Position Description and Duties
GENERAL
DUTIES Develops
and implements programming, services, and learning opportunities for students,
promoting the personal development of a diverse student population.
- Administers one or more student affairs programs, providing program
management, assistance with policy development, supervision and training of all
professional and support staff, budget monitoring, and report preparation
- Serves as a resource to student groups and/or populations as a consultant and
advocate for their concerns
- Researches and stays current on higher education programs, trends, and issues
with student impact
- Produces workshops and materials support student programs; manages on-line
communities; develops on-line social networking activities, and develops and
maintains multimedia content on program web sites
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Student Life Specialist CONTRACT
TITLE Higher
Education Assistant CAMPUS
SPECIFIC INFORMATION Reporting
to the Vice President of Student Services, the Student Life Specialist for
Veterans Affairs will assist in the implementation and development of veteran
student goals and objectives as well as manage all aspects of veteran student
services and activities. The Specialist will interpret and explain policies,
programs and CCNY services to the student veterans as well as serve as the
primary liaison between veterans, New York State and Federal Veterans Affairs
offices and private veteran organizations including but not limited to Vet
Centers, VA Hospitals and the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans
Specialist will be responsible for drafting reports, conducting orientations,
researching issues, serving as student club advisor, developing website
content, developing budgets and performing other duties as assigned. BENEFITS CUNY
offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents
based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and
Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or
semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits
are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
Qualifications and Requirements
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's
degree and four years' related experience required. OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS Experience
working with Veterans and/or Veteran organizations in a higher education
setting is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
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