Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment

About the Role

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, seeks a visionary Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment (DE) to provide strategic oversight and leadership for dual enrollment programs in secondary schools. This role is crucial in bridging the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. The Assistant Director will work under the Director's guidance to oversee an assigned portfolio of dual enrollment and early college high school programs within K16, fostering a culture of care and promoting student success.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of an assigned portfolio of dual enrollment programs within K16 Initiatives, including budgeting, strategy, planning, and staff support.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program partners, including New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and CUNY campuses, in collaboration with College Now and K16 Initiatives senior leadership.
• Ensure programmatic excellence by monitoring and evaluating student achievement, staff performance, financial resource management, and enrollment/participation patterns across all programs.
• Oversee coordination of high school-college partnerships for Dual Enrollment/CUNY Early College schools, including coordination of Campus Liaisons.
• Maintain dual enrollment/early college program databases, including accurate data input, on-time submission of reports, and continuous analysis of program data systems for improvement.
• Coordinate student application/recruitment process and follow up with high schools and students to ensure enrollment.
• Engage with students, parents, schools, and professors as needed.
• Perform standard office functions, such as answering phones, emails, ordering supplies, and maintaining files.
• May supervise office operations and/or department budget related to job duties under the leadership of the program director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Expertise in program management.
• Experience in managing high-performing teams and programs through changing circumstances.
• Proficiency in group facilitation, strong written and verbal communication skills, and creative problem-solving.
• Experience working collaboratively with a diverse community of staff, partners, and external constituents.
• Experience in data collection and analysis to support program operations and evaluation.
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft suite of programs and general digital literacy.
• Experience with NYC public schools, either as an attendee or in a professional capacity.
• Management experience in programs encouraging innovation, pedagogical coherence, and curriculum alignment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use data and research findings for program and staff development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing situations and priorities.
• Strong budget management ability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development at high school, college transition, and/or adult learning levels.
• Understanding of school programming models, especially in Career and Technical Education (CTE) or Early College High Schools, and knowledge of NYCPS course credit policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• This is an in-person position with Saturdays as scheduled workdays during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Physical activities include lifting items (up to 25 pounds), bending, reaching, and sitting for prolonged periods.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for employees with disabilities or other needs, in accordance with CUNY policies.
• Ability to travel to other CUNY/NYCPS sites as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is $77,097-$89,777, commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. Benefits include a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off.