POSITION DETAILS

Responsibilities

This position involves facilitating academic exchanges, assisting with international scholar recruitment efforts, providing advising and support to scholars, and developing initiatives to promote scholar involvement and retention. Reporting to the Director of The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, the International Student Specialist (HEOa) for the International Scholar Program is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic departments, institutional partners, and other stakeholders to enhance program offerings and promote international collaboration.
• Recommend, review, and serve as a resource expert on program policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a smooth and effective experience for international scholars.
• Collaborate with legal and regulatory entities to ensure compliance with visa, immigration, and legal policies affecting international scholars, providing accurate support with documentation and staying informed on relevant regulations and international education trends.
• Track and monitor scholar enrollment, progress, and participation; maintain accurate records of program milestones and feedback for reporting purposes.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis and recommend improvements to enhance scholar satisfaction and program outcomes.
• Organize and coordinate various program events, including orientations, social activities, professional development workshops, and travel arrangements—ensuring seamless logistics and positive interactions.
• Supervise daily program operations, ensuring activities align with institutional goals and cultivate an inclusive, supportive environment for international scholars.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Cuny Title Overview

Organizes and administers programs to support the success of international students.

• Coordinates international student recruitment and enrollment services
• Collects, evaluates, and reports information on a number of international student success factors
• Works with campus departments on programs which promote the success of international students
• Creates and implements communications strategies, workshops/events, and other special resources to support the international student community
• Monitors compliance activities at the campus (e.g., visas, SEVIS and other reports) and stays current on regulations and other developments
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience, within approved range: $68,004-$86,665.

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

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number30250.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please Include

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references
  
  

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on May 26, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

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

30250

Location

Hunter College