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Foundation Student Engagement Specialist (Development Specialist)

Employer
LaGuardia Community College
Location
Long Island City, New York
Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Oct 31, 2022

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Focus Areas
Civil Rights / Advocacy
Job Function
Administrative / Clerical
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Experience Level
Administrative

Job Vacancy Notice

Job Title Foundation Student Engagement Specialist (Development Specialist)

Job ID 25051

Location LaGuardia Community College

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary       Regular

 

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. In 2019, LaGuardia served over 30,000 students in pre-college, associate degree, and continuing education programs. Major areas of study include Health Sciences, STEM, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts. Consistent with the diversity of Queens, 56 percent of LaGuardia students are born outside of the United States. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest come from Brooklyn and beyond. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (88 percent), 58 percent are women, and 31 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-eight percent of LaGuardia students are Hispanic, making the college a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Sixty-six percent of LaGuardia students receive financial aid. Slightly less than half attend part-time, often because they need to work to support their families. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in a 2017 Stanford University study. For more information about LaGuardia please visit www.laguardia.edu.

The Foundation Student Engagement Specialist will coordinate the day-to-day operations of LaGuardia Community College Foundation-funded student programs (including President's Society). The President's Society provides students with the opportunity to practice and grow their professional skills through a yearlong development program, which features workshops, networking opportunities, meetings with donors and cultural outings.

The position will also coordinate donor-student engagement activities of the LaGuardia Foundation, including programs and events such as cultivation and networking events with donors.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Administer the day-to-day workshop logistics and communication activities for the department;
  • Assist with the implementation of student engagement programs, alumni activities, and event logistics;
  • Work with faculty, departments and programs across the college to identify and recruit students for Foundation engagement activities;
  • Administer curriculum, promotional materials, and event briefings in collaboration with the Program Director; 
  • Promote program to students via email, social media, on-campus, and other means to recruit students for the program;
  • Participate in the interview and selection process for Foundation programs;
  • Assist with logistics, stipend disbursement, program budget, and payment requests;
  • Provide students with program support and advisement as needed;
  • Manage and maintain database & social media platforms;
  • Assist in donor cultivation and communication;
  • Work with key players in the College's Adult & Continuing Education (ACE) division to coordinate programs to connect ACE students with current and potential Foundation donors;
  • Serve as a representative for Foundation programs by attending and presenting at campus-wide, student-facing events, such as New Student Orientations, Spring and Fall Fests, and other Campus Life events.

This position is based in Queens, NY.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to their campus.

 QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least four years of work experience in programs, student engagement/recruitment, events, development, advancement fundraising, and higher education preferred
  • Excellent planning and coordinating skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Excellent attention to detail

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Contributes to organizing and administering College fundraising activities. 

- Manages research of potential funding sponsors

- Tracks and analyzes giving trends; prepares financial and ad-hoc reports

- Conducts data quality audits

- Oversees preparation of fundraising communication materials

- Writes grant proposals

- Recommends, implements and evaluates fundraising strategies

- May supervise office operations and/or department budget

- Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Job Title Name: Development Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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

October 12th 2022.

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.

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