College Access for Working Adults Program Specialist (Non-Teaching Adjunct)

About the Role

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers academic degree and certificate programs for working adults and traditional-aged students. The Joseph S. Murphy Institute, within SLU, focuses on expanding educational opportunities for union members and adult learners through Worker Education and Workforce Development (WEWD). This part-time Program Specialist role supports the College Access for Working Adults Program (CUNY Days) by assisting with recruitment, outreach, advisement, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide prospective students with information about CUNY colleges, program requirements, and enrollment standards via in-person, telephone, and Zoom appointments.
• Use career exploration platforms (e.g., O*Net, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook) to assist participants with identifying education requirements, work conditions, wages, and job outlooks for careers of interest.
• Counsel college prep students on undergraduate or graduate study options, including college/program selection and application assistance.
• Conduct and document ongoing follow-ups with prospective students.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement recruitment activities, enrollment events, and orientation sessions.
• Assist with marketing and promotional efforts, including social media.
• Conduct workshops and presentations on campus, virtually, and at offsite recruitment events.
• Act as a liaison between prospective students and staff at SLU and other CUNY colleges.
• Collect and maintain program participants' enrollment data for reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Qualifications

• At least four years of admission or academic counseling and/or career advisement experience (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of CUNY admissions, recruitment, and enrollment practices and technologies (preferred).
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Familiarity with career exploration platforms (e.g., O*Net, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook).
• Experience planning recruitment and outreach events.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to lead presentations and small-group discussions.
• Competency with computer applications (e.g., intermediate-level Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Access, student information systems).
• Competency with online communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, TEAMS, Google Voice).
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Availability to work late afternoon/evening hours and occasional weekday/weekend events.
• Required travel throughout NYC’s five boroughs for information sessions on weekdays or weekends.

Pay

Hourly rate between $51.94 - $56.21, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, pension, and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans for eligible employees. Part-time employees must meet weekly or semester work-hour criteria to qualify for health benefits, which are also extended to eligible retirees.