Title

Associate Provost (Assistant Vice President)

Location/ Department

Office of the Provost

Position Detail

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Web Site

www.hunter.cuny.edu

Notice Number

EA-15029

Closing Date

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin May 16, 2008

POSITION DESCRIPTION AN D DUTIES

Reporting to the Provost and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost provides vision, leadership, and support for research and a wide-range of academic efforts that include academic program reviews and planning, undergraduate and graduate education, and educational technologies and resources at Hunter College.

The Associate Provost oversees the research centers, the libraries, the Office of Instructional Computing and Information Technology, the Center for Distance Learning, the animal facility, and many more learning centers around the College. He/she administers a variety of faculty and student award programs and serves as a liaison to the Animal Care and Human Subjects Committees. The Associate Provost also acts on behalf of the Provost when required, writes reports and policy statements, and performs other management responsibilities as assigned.

The Associate Provost will help develop and implement a coordinated plan to strengthen Hunter’s research agenda through an improved research enterprise and a comprehensive set of faculty and students development initiatives and will work closely with the Provost, Deans and the faculty in supporting Hunter’s growing inventory of graduate programs and in attracting excellent students to Hunter. The Associate Provost will also coordinate, collaborate, and communicate across schools and divisions on matters pertaining to educational resource and technology planning, implementation, and support resulting in enhanced student advising and learning, with particular attention to the library.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

An earned doctoral degree in a discipline represented at the college, a record of research and publication sufficient for a senior level faculty appointment and progressive administrative, fiscal and leadership experience, preferably for academic issues in a university setting, are required.

The successful candidate will also possess strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation/collaboration skills, the ability to develop and communicate a shared vision within and external to the institution, a commitment to higher education in a multi-cultural setting, and the ability to function effectively on the Provost’s and the President’s senior leadership teams.

Experience with issues related to graduate education and knowledge of the application of IT to higher education, national and international trends in higher education technology applications and usage, and best practices in teaching and best uses of academic technology to enhance teaching, research and scholarly activity are strongly preferred.

TO APPLY

Send nominations or letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:

Leslie Casanova, Assistant to the Provost
Office of the Provost
Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
New York , NY 10065
Email: leslie.casanova@hunter.cuny.edu

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Title

Dean for Diversity & Compliance and Special Assistant to the President for Campus Relations

Location/ Department

Office of the President

Position Detail

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

This is an Executive Compensation position. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Web Site

www.hunter.cuny.edu

Notice Number

EA14964

Closing Date

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 4/24/08

Position Description an d Duties

Reporting to the President with significant latitude for independent decision making, this position will be responsible for providing leadership and administration in the following critical areas:

Diversity and Compliance

• Administer and direct the Hunter College Affirmative Action, Diversity and Compliance programs, initiatives and responsibilities.
• Review and assess current procedures; analyze current diversity outreach programs and affiliations; and develop and implement new initiatives and procedures and initiate modifications as appropriate.
• Analyze diversity practices at other colleges within and outside the CUNY system for possible incorporation at Hunter College as appropriate.
• Represent the President at various committees and programs addressing issues of compliance, diversity and minority representation in the Hunter College and CUNY communities.
• Oversee outreach and communication in order to ensure that all parts of the Hunter community are developing and communicating diversity initiatives and messages in a consistent fashion.
• Establish linkages with student-led organizations focused on issues affecting under-represented groups.
• Oversee the investigation of discrimination complaints (including race, ethnicity, and gender); and ensure the College is in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title IV, and Title IX.
• Administer a college-wide recruitment program for staff, senior administrators, and faculty; develop and implement changes as necessary and consistent with best practices within CUNY and at peer urban public colleges. Coordinate the development of programs to recruit, retain and enhance climate for historically underrepresented groups at Hunter College Elementary and High Schools. Serve as a point person in assisting the College to identify and attract the best candidates from within the College, the University and outside sources for open positions. Develop and oversee the strategies for targeting potential candidates, nurturing them through the selection process involving on-campus visits and interviews, and finally the appointment process.
• Develop and administer training programs and curriculum to address issues such as sexual harassment, violence in the workplace, embracing diversity, engaging employees and students with disabilities and retaining Hunter’s best employees; and consult with College executives on further training needs of their faculty and staff.

Special Assistant for Campus Relations

• Serve as Special Assistant to the President for Campus Relations, overseeing the design and implementation of campus relations initiatives leading to new policies, procedures, and programs with college-wide impact that address external and internal issues affecting the College community.
• The Special Assistant will also handle matters of the greatest confidentiality working with the President and College executives as well as with other key individuals, and provide confidential support and guidance to the President and other senior staff.
• The Special Assistant will represent the President and/or serve as a liaison to various multi-cultural institutions and organizations, civic, community and charitable organizations, academic and professional organizations, and special interest groups as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies and instrumentalities.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in a related field and 8 years experience in an academic or comparable institution. Excellent human relations, communications and problem solving skills. Evidence of commitment to Affirmative Action and cultural diversity. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a high level administrative team.

To Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Address:

Dean for Diversity and Compliance Search Committee

Office of Human Resources

Hunter College

695 Park Avenue

Room 1502E

New York , NY 10065

Email: hr@hunter.cuny.edu

(Please write “ Dean for Diversity” in the subject header of email.)

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Title

Principal of Hunter College High School

Location/ Department

Hunter College Campus Schools

Position Detail

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

Appropriate to experience and credentials.

Web Site

www.hunter.cuny.edu

Notice Number

EA14838

Closing Date

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 3/26/08

POSITION DESCRIPTION AN D DUTIES

The Hunter College Campus Schools (HCCS) seeks qualified candidates for Principal of the Hunter College High School. The HCCS are among the nation’s oldest centers for educating the intellectually gifted and serve a student body that is racially, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse. The Principal reports to, and is supervised by, the Director of the HCCS.

Qualified individuals should have the educational background, experience, and professional skills necessary to strengthen the international reputation of the HCCS High School as an institution that demonstrates best practices in education for intellectually gifted students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience as a leader in secondary education; ability to communicate clearly; proven management skills including supervision of teachers; experience with staff development; and experience in working with a variety of constituencies and people of diverse backgrounds. Knowledge and experience in theory and best practices in the 7-12 education of the intellectually gifted or comparable populations is preferable. A master’s degree or similar qualifications is essential. New York State certification in school administration/supervision or equivalent is preferred upon appointment but may be made available on a provisional basis.

TO APPLY

Send cover letter, resume and at least three references including addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses to BOTH:

Address:

Electronically to: Miriam.galindez@hunter.cuny.edu
And a hard copy to :
Cornelia Iredell
Independent School Placements
PO Box 520
Planetarium Station
New York, NY 10024-0520

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