Academic Affairs Manager (HEA)

Academic Affairs Manager (HEA)

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Programs, the Academic Affairs Manager, with considerable latitude for independent decisions, will be responsible for managing and evaluating Academic Affairs activities and operations.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties are as follows:

• Administers office operations for the Office of Academic Programs including supervision and determining work assignments; manages Academic Programs budget including procurement activities and maintains Office of APEE Website

• Serves as Curriculum Manager and liaison for the college and CUNY Central Office of Academic Affairs; facilitates decision making regarding curricular development; resolve issues, errors, and inconsistencies regarding programs and courses; and collaborates with the chairs, faculty and others to complete the curricular process.

• Manages all materials pertaining to new, revised, and proposed programs; maintains data of all academic programs from inception to completion; and organizes correspondence from and to CUNY Central Office of Academic Affairs and New York State Education Department (NYSED). Manages and maintains all the Senate documents and ensures information is up-to-date.

• Manage the Senate website year-round, ensuring membership information is up to date; prepare and handle attendance for each meeting; prepare the Senate documents (agenda, minutes, reports/proposals from the Standing Committees).

• Defines project tasks and resource requirements, develops department initiatives, and tracks deliverables; provides input and recommendations regarding divisional priorities.

• Prepares and reviews Chancellor's University Report Academic Matters portion and Materials Fee for the Fiscal Matters portion.

• Maintain and update Coursedog for the undergraduate and graduate bulletins/catalogs ensuring accuracy;

• Provides guidance regarding the New York State Education Department (NYSED} approval process to Program Directors, Chairs and faculty as needed.

• Creates proposals, reports, and memos from the Chairs of the Undergraduate Curriculum and Graduate Studies Committee.

• Advises new faculty and Chairs on the curriculum development process.

• Work collaboratively with faculty, department chairpersons, and staff in various college divisions to ensure successful implementation and outcomes of initiatives.

• Acquires from department Chairs the following: departmental honors, honor societies, prizes, and awards for the Commencement Program and assists with planning and execution of Academic Affairs and other events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages College activities and operations related to Academic matters, under a senior administrator.

• Implements and monitors an array of functions and programs in the Office of Academic Affairs

• Coordinates academic program administration; ensures quality of service delivery to students

• Assists Director with developing strategic plan and evaluating outcomes; prepares management reports

• Liaisons with faculty and professional staff in departments and offices across the College

• May manage professional and/or clerical staff

• May act on behalf of Director in his/her absence

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Affairs Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience $76,848 - $98,995.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Posting closes on 11/15/2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 33005

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time