Job Description:
The Director of Undergraduate Educational Policy develops and evaluates educational policies and initiatives designed to improve the academic success, retention, and graduation of CUNY s undergraduate students. The Director reports to the University Dean for Undergraduate Education. Working in partnership with the Dean and the Associate University Provost, the Director leads initiatives to set priorities and develop effective programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Engages in strategic planning with senior administrators to enhance undergraduate learning and graduation
• Evaluates programs and initiatives in accord with CUNY s mission and goals;
• Leads working groups and other planning bodies to integrate undergraduate operations with other elements of CUNY;
• Collaborates with the 17 CUNY colleges serving undergraduates to implement and evaluate programs and initiatives that enhance student learning and retention and improve math learning (such as Freshman Experience programs, and summer/inter-session immersion programs);
• Works with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment to expand data collection as necessary; evaluates programs and assesses outcomes; prepares reports on undergraduate initiatives and their outcomes for senior administrators and for external stakeholders;
• Partners with senior administrators to improve and streamline CUNY s practices and procedures in such areas as remediation, student transfer, and advising;
• Provides leadership for CUNY-wide programs and initiatives related to improving undergraduate education, including forums for cross-campus sharing of information;
• Reviews grant proposals related to student learning and assists PIs with their projects and evaluations;
• Participates in the development of a data-sharing and policy partnership between CUNY and the New York City Department of Education, with the goal of enhancing high school graduates college-readiness and their success in CUNY;

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

Preferred/Other Qualifications:
Ph.D. or other advanced degree is a related field/discipline; Knowledge of the higher education environment and, preferably, complex university systems; Commitment to the goals of an urban university serving a highly diverse population; Leadership experience in educational innovation and program development.

Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contract Title:
Higher Education Officer;

FLSA:
Exempt;

How to Apply:
Go to the CUNY website (http://www.cuny.edu/employment.html) to see the full job posting in our online recruiting system called "CUNYfirst". Apply for the job online under the CUNYfirst job postings. Select "Search Job Listings" and do a keyword search with the job title, or select "More Search Options" and search using the Job Opening ID Number 3128. Submit a cover letter and resume as one document in the Resume Field with your CUNYfirst online application. Closing Date: July 28, 2010.

EEO Statement:
The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.