Careers Job Description
General Description
The Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum design and delivery permeate the educational model and have yielded graduation rates that are the highest in CUNY’s community college sector and above the national average. Located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.
The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches to achieve its goals and to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer. The centerpiece of Guttman’s educational model is an integrated first- year core curriculum, where students examine current world issues and use New York City as a living text and laboratory. Thus, connecting information and concepts across multiple disciplines, contexts, and perspectives. This immersive approach equips Guttman students with the foundation of knowledge and skills essential to their intellectual, social, civic, and professional endeavors in and beyond the classroom. The College admitted its first cohort of 300 students in August 2012 and has established a bold goal to increase enrollment as informed by its new strategic plan (Guttman Forward 2028). Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College website (www.guttman.cuny.edu) to learn more about the institution."
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Director will support the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at Guttman Community College in developing, launching, and managing non-credit workforce programs for adult learners. This individual will lead key operational and project management functions, including overseeing program implementation, supporting student registration, coordinating with internal and external partners, and ensuring a high-quality student experience. The manager will also be responsible for marketing programs, managing relationships with employers and internship providers, and supporting faculty and curriculum development.
Other Duties
Program Operations & Administration
- Provide comprehensive operational support for programs, many of which occur during evenings and weekends
- Track attendance, schedule classes, and coordinate orientations using tools like Excel, Google Workspace, and scheduling platforms
- Organize events, workshops, and training sessions that promote workforce readiness and community engagement
- Conduct follow-up outreach with students to support retention and success
- Track program performance metrics and compile regular reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Recommend improvements to enhance student engagement, scheduling workflows, and communication strategies
- Prioritize accessibility and inclusion by ensuring materials and sessions meet the needs of diverse learners
- Supervise, train, and mentor staff to ensure high performance and consistent student support
Program Planning & Execution
- Assist the Dean in planning, developing, and executing workforce development programs, beginning with the Behavioral Health Program
- Coordinate curriculum development in collaboration with faculty, industry experts, and community stakeholders
- Use labor market data (e.g., NYS Department of Labor, Light Cast, real-time job postings) to identify emerging workforce needs and inform program development
- Support fundraising efforts and grant initiatives related to new or expanded programs
Student Recruitment & Employer Engagement
- Partner with internal teams to recruit students into workforce programs
- Manage student registration and maintain accurate enrollment records
- Provide advisement to students, referring them to appropriate services as needed
- Ensure a seamless, high-quality student experience by liaising with Guttman faculty, staff, and external partners
- Develop in partnership with CCPP, internal and external partners for various internship, apprenticeship, and job placement opportunities aligned with program goals, and cultivate and manage partnerships with employers, industry leaders, and community organizations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in education, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in program coordination or workforce development
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and learning management systems (LMS) is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in education, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
- Experience in behavioral health or healthcare-related workforce programs
- Knowledge of funding sources and grant writing
- Experience in data collection, reporting outcomes, and program evaluation
- Prior teaching and curriculum development experience
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Workforce Development and Continuing Edu
Full Time
$85,000.00 - $90,000.00
Aug 24, 2025 (Or Until Filled)