JOBS

July 29, 2008

Director of Continuing Education, Summer Session, and Special Programs

Manhattanville College is an independent, co-educational liberal arts institution located 30 minutes from New York City in Purchase, NY. Founded in 1841, the College continues to educate ethically and socially responsible leaders for the global community.

Manhattanville seeks a professional, experienced educator to expand significantly its educational offerings to degree-seeking students and non-matriculated part-time and adult students of all ages in undergraduate credit courses and non-credit courses and workshops.  The new Director will bring to the College several years of demonstrated successful experience and achievement in this type of activity in higher education and, preferably, familiarity with the College’s geographic environment – including Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Fairfield Counties.  The successful candidate will have a visionary, entrepreneurial style and reach out to employers and other cultural and educational organizations; will work effectively with faculty and administrators; and will have a graduate degree -- an earned doctorate is preferred, but a Master’s degree with strong experience will be seriously considered.  The Director will report to the Provost.

Applications should be received by August 20 and will be accepted until the position is filled, as soon as possible thereafter.– Send letter of application and resume, specifically addressing this job description, to Human Resources, Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY  10577; fax number: (914)-323-5322; E-mail: humanresources@mville.edu.   EOE

Visit our website at www.mville.edu

July 22, 2008

Executive Associate, Division of Adult and Continuing Education

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION
LaGuardia Community College's Division of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) is one of the largest continuing education enterprises in the region and offers innovative educational, training, and economic development programs and services to over 35,000 individuals annually. The Executive Associate position provides high-level administrative support for the Vice President of ACE with projects that advance the work of the division and the Vice President’s office.

The Executive Associate works closely with the Vice President, Deans and Directors to review and monitor the outcomes of the college-wide, division and program strategic plan; develops and maintains the divisional strategic planning schedule and regularly updates senior staff on the progress of ACE accomplishments.   Other duties include:  coordinates and supervises position searches generated from the Vice President’s office; plans and oversees large division-wide meetings and retreats; monitors action items and maintains minutes for the Vice President’s committees; assists in the preparation of reports, policies and information requests that are generated from internal and external sources; participates in the writing and planning of grant proposals; serves on various divisional and college-wide committees; represents the Vice President and/or Division at internal and external meetings and events;  and, provides administrative follow-up on projects undertaken by the Vice President.      

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Coordinates divisional strategic planning process 25%
• Provides administrative follow-up on projects undertaken by the Vice President 20%
• Coordinates and supervises position searches generated from the VP’s office. 10%
• Prepares reports, policies and responses to information requests that are generated from internal and external sources. 10%
• Organizes and monitors Vice Present’s committees. 10%
• Plans and oversees of major Divisional meetings and events. 10%
• Participates in divisional and college-wide committees which require
  representation from the Vice President’s office 5%
• Assists with planning and writing of grant proposals 5%
• Other duties as assigned 5%

REPORTS TO:
Vice President, Division of Adult and Continuing Education

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Understanding of continuing education principles and practices. Understanding of administrative procedures within a large organization / institution of higher education/college.  Proven administrative, team building and leadership skills.  Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; outstanding computer and technology skills.  Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; strong organizational skills. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and be able to handle sensitive and confidential issues in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.  At least four (4) years experience in higher education, adult education, human services, business or related field required.  Desirable experience includes strategic planning, report and grant proposal writing.

SALARY RANGE:
$60,000 - $75,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO APPLY:
http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=RAD-236w

July 22, 2008

Teacher to teach English to Chinese Students

Place: Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China
Dates: October 8-December 8
Salary: $2000 Total
RoundTrip Airfare from JFK: Paid For
Housing: Provided by Zhejiang Univeristy
Transportation to Shanghai and Beijing: Provided

If interested call Tom Cracovia  718-997-5702
E-mail: Thomas.cracovia@qc.cuny.edu

June 27, 2008

Special Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor Degree required. Master’s degree preferred, ideally in higher education administration. At least five years of supervisory administrative experience required; demonstrated effectiveness as manager or executive assistant preferred. Excellent interpersonal, research, written, and oral communication skills. Initiative. Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies. Must be able to function independently and use appropriate judgment, tact and discretion to deal with all persons with whom the Vice President has business. Skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks required for own work and work of others. Knowledge of academic and unionized environments an asset.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Special Assistant reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for performing a variety of professional and distinctive functions to assist the Vice President with academic initiatives and programs. Provides coordination for a variety of complex projects and assignments and confidential, high-level administrative and research-related support to the Vice President. Works collaboratively throughout the college to ensure successful outcomes for the Vice President. Under the Vice President’s leadership, must be able to:

• exercise independent judgment and discretion in managing and monitoring extensive confidential activities pertaining to Academic Affairs and all information coming into and out of the office;
• establish procedures as needed and apply these to effect the proper administration of the office;
• interact professionally with college officers, faculty, staff, students, the community, and parents;
• confer with vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, deans, department heads or others on matters of importance at the direction or in the absence of the VP;
• carry out special projects as assigned;
• proactively identify what needs to be done to help achieve the VP’s objectives;
• develop action plan to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• follow up with others on assigned projects;
• perform research as needed by collecting and analyzing information;
• gather confidential information with discretion and compose sensitive correspondence;
• analyze incoming correspondence for questions requiring decision, approval, and action and provide needed background information to the VP;
• compose initial drafts for letters, memos, reports, speeches, and meeting presentation materials for the VP;
• develop meeting agendas and organize relevant background materials for the VP’s review;
• attend meetings with the VP and take, transcribe, and distribute minutes;
• effectively use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs within Microsoft Office.

This is a general description and is not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should mail, fax or e-mail a letter of interest, resume and the names and contact information for three references to: Human Resources, 236 West 27th Street, 11th floor, New York City 10001-5992. Fax: 212-217-5616. E-mail: resumes23@fitnyc.edu. For additional information about the college please go to the FIT website at www.fitnyc.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

FIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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