Lehman College - Continuing Education

Job Opportunites

Job Title: Executive Director, Lehman College Business and Technology Incubator

Position Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce and Global Partnerships, the Executive Director provides leadership, strategic planning, management and guidance to Lehman College’s new Business and Technology Incubator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the incubator in broadening the influence of the College and its model of workforce and economic development in the Bronx and the surrounding area
Provide strategic leadership to establish and implement the vision, goals, and strategies for all aspects of the business and technology incubator
Develop a strategic plan for workforce and economic development programs encompassing all the major functions of market research, recruitment, retention and fundraising
Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective strategies and processes to meet the School’s goals and objectives
Market the incubator to prospective entrepreneurs, investors, and community partners
Implement and lead recruitment, screening, and exit processes to reach prospective entrepreneurs and strategic partners
Work with the School’s management team and advisory board to impart the incubator’s vision and mission
Oversee the operations of the incubator (e.g. intake, assessment, exit, retention, reporting) including the incubator’s own business functions
Supervise the staff and provide support and guidance to the incubator’s team

Requirements and Qualifications:

Advanced degree in business/technology/computing or related field
Minimum of five (5) years related managerial experience
Excellent written and verbal communication (presentation) skills
Strong business program management and coaching skills
Hands-on business ownership experience
Demonstrated ability in developing strategic plans, grant and report writing
Experience with a diverse client population

Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position is open until filled

Application Process:

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, resume and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references to:

Ms. Brenda Perez
Executive Administrative Assistant to the VP
School of Continuing and Professional StudiesLehman College (CUNY)
250 Bedford Park Blvd. W.
Carman Hall 128
Bronx, NY 10468
E-mail: Brenda.Perez@lehman.cuny.edu

Job Title: ESL Coordinator, School of Continuing and Professional Studies

The Coordinator reports to the Director of international Programs.

General Duties:

Major responsibilities include:

Management of the ESL programs: Coordinate the work of ESL instructors. Plan and schedule courses. Perform student assessment and placement. Advise students on level placement and transition to degree programs.
Program development: Strategically plan ESL program development and seeking ways to promote the program at home and abroad. Work with faculty, administration, and partner institutions in developing, approving, and implementing new ESL programs for international students. Perform advertisement, recruitment, orientation, programming, etc. Prepare and edit ESL course descriptions for the SCPS print and electronic publications.
ESL Program Assessment: Collect and analyze data to ensure program sustainability and new directions of development.
Student Support: Perform case management. Review, process, and prepare I-20 application documents. Conduct monitoring, advising, and troubleshooting.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualification.

Core Competencies/Qualification:

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and administrative skills. Proficiency in relevant software, such as Excel and Word.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, and students.
Willingness and ability to take initiative, meet tight deadlines, and work with or without supervision.
Sensitivity and flexibility when working with people from different cultures; discretion in confidential matters.
Knowledge of the US higher education system and student visa requirements.
Knowledge of TESOL methodology, principles of second language acquisition, curriculum design, and the use of instructional technology.
Fluency in a language other than English.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in higher education.
Working with international students in institutions of higher education in the US; experience living, studying, and/or working abroad is helpful.
A track record of participation in professional organizations.

Education: Master’s degree in TESOL or related field is required.

Application Process:
Email resume to:
Ludmila Ellis
ludmila.ellis@lehman.cuny.edu

Facility Support Technician at its off-campus location at CUNY

The Lehman College School of Continuing and Professional Studies is seeking a College Assistant to work as a Facility Support Technician at its off-campus location at CUNY on the Concourse 2501 Grand Concourse adjacent to Fordham Road. The position will report directly to the Site Manager and perform the following duties:

Assist with the preparation and maintenance of Nursing Labs including the ordering of supplies & equipment, inventory storage & control, and equipment repairs in support of educational programs and initiatives.
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of Computer Labs including hardware & software installations, upgrades, and equipment repairs in support of educational programs and initiatives.
Assist in the ongoing support of existing programs, as well as support for the startup and implementation of new program initiatives.
Assist as a proctor for the onsite Testing Center.
Assist in support of other facility needs as assigned by the Site Manager.
The position may include additional front desk clerical duties such as greeting the public, responding in a timely manner to in-person and telephone inquiries regarding SCPS programs, and performing registration functions.
The ideal candidate will have both the aptitude and hands on skills necessary to assist in maintaining the Nursing and Computer Labs in the facility or have a strong inclination to do so. He or she will be responsible, detail-minded, customer service oriented, and flexible. He or she will be available to work 20 hours/week.

Salary: $9.72/hour

Application Process:

Email resume to:
Mr. Manny Garcia
Lehman, CUNY | SCPS
CUNY on the Concourse
Manuel.Garcia@lehman.cuny.edu

Instructor, Lehman Academy for Children & Teens – Part Time

The Lehman Academy is seeking Part Time Instructors for our Saturday Enrichment Courses for children and teens. Our enrichment courses include Academic Skills Improvement, Arts, Technology, Sports, Swimming, etc. This is a part-time position and teachers will be assigned according to their area of expertise.

We are currently seeking teachers for our upcoming classes as follows:

Fun with English Language Arts for Ages 4 – 5
English Language Arts for Grades 5 and 6
English Language Arts for Grades 7 and 8
Swimming Classes (up to date WSI and CPR certificates required)
Lifeguard Positions also available (lifeguard and CPR certificates required)

General duties:

Prepare and submit a syllabus prior to class start date.
Provide brief orientation to parents and children on first day of class
Maintain accurate records of attendance and students progress
Report to class on time and stay in class for the duration of scheduled class time
Report to Children’s Academy Coordinator
Engage children in age appropriate learning activities
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Salary: commensurate with experience

Experience:
The position requires teaching experience in early childhood or area of expertise.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred and teaching certificate

Application Procedure:
Please send your cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references and specify your area of expertise in the body of email. Attn: Marleen Bustelo, Children’s Academy Coordinator lehman.academy@lehman.cuny.edu

IT Instructors

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies is seeking instructors with Bachelors/Masters Degree or students working towards completion of Masters Degree to teach the following courses:

Web Design 1

Web Design 2

Graphics for Web Design (teaching how to creative design web pages, buttons, use of images, illustrations, typography)

Motion Graphics

The business of Graphic Design

PHP& SQL language

Mobile APPS

Must be able to prepare the syllabus to be submitted before teaching. An outline of the syllabus will be given as guidelines. Must be eligible to work in the US. The classes will be in Lehman College in the Bronx.

Application Procedure:

send their CV to the following email address:niyati.mehta@lehman.cuny.edu. Please contact before July 2,2014 to be considered. After that will be on the wait list.

Coordinator, Lehman Academy for Children, Teens & Adult Education – Part Time (late afternoons, Saturdays and full-time July-August)

The Lehman Academy has been offering programming to children for 30 years. It includes academic, physical fitness, sports, creative learning, arts, music, dance and computer classes to children ages 4-16. Lehman’s summer camp is a NYC Department of Health certified camp that includes two sessions and a pre-camp week that offers a day camp experience on the beautiful Lehman campus.

This is a part-time position that is responsible for the administration of the children’s academic and non-academic programs during the year and the annual summer camp. Approximately ten hour per week late afternoons and Saturday mornings; full-time during July and August when camp is in session. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of the SCPS.

General duties:

Plan and develop all program courses.
Hire and supervise staff and instructors.
Provide orientation to teachers.
Recruit and advise students.
Represent programs at community events and campus open houses.
Comply with city and state standards to maintain licensing and contractual obligations.
Maintain camp certifications and licensing.
Conduct yearly background checks for all staff and instructors.
Promote programming in NYC public and private schools and Bronx community.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Salary: commensurate with experience

Core Competencies/Qualifications:

Strong administrative skills.
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and analytical capability.
Ability to work closely with faculty, staff, and students.
Excellent organizational and marketing skills and attention to detail, knowledge of administrative and instructional practices.
Ability to successfully manage a number of projects simultaneously and deliver product on tight deadlines.
Strong connections with the Bronx community in order to promote these programs widely.

Experience: The position requires no less than 5 years experience in administration of children’s (ages 5-18) programming and in teaching children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.

Application Procedure:
Please email your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to goher.murtaza@lehman.cuny.edu

Certified Medical Assistant Instructors

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies is seeking part time instructors, who can teach in our Certified Medical Assistant program. Courses include: Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology; Clinical Practice, Principles and Skills; Fundamentals of Medical Assisting; and Medical Office Business Practice. Classes meet in evenings and Saturdays. Courses begin in the fall.

Job duties:

Prepare for each course to be taught from syllabus consistent with course descriptions
Impress upon each student the importance of exhibiting appropriate conduct in the work setting
Acquire feedback to determine whether students understand each segment of the course
Maintain academic standards consistent with a professional certificate program
Evaluate students' progress often and share those evaluations with them promptly
Be available to students with concerns

Requirements:

Current Certification as a Medical Assistant
BA or BS degree
At least (3) years of experience in the field
Excellent customer service skills
Teaching experience preferred
Flexible schedule required.

Send cover letter and resume to Goher Murtaza at goher.murtaza@lehman.cuny.edu

CISCO Certified Instructors

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies is seeking part time teachers, who are Cisco Certified Instructors, to teach in the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Associate(CCNET), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programs, and CCNA Security. These are ongoing programs with part-time flexible schedules during the day, evening, and weekend.

Application Procedure:

Please email your cover letter and resume with two reference names and contact information to: Youssry.Youssef@lehman.cuny.edu

CISCO Certified A+ Instructors

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies is seeking part time teachers, who are CISCO Certified Instructors, to teach the A+ Computer Technician course.

Classes will be offered during the day and/or evening.

Application Procedure:

Please email your cover letter and resume with two reference names and contact information to:Youssry.Youssef@lehman.cuny.edu

Continuing Education Registered Nurse Instructors

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies is seeking part time instructors, who are Registered Nurses, to teach Home Health Aid Training Program. Instructors are required to follow the New York State Department of Health curriculum guidelines to teach the course.

Campus Specific Information:

Classes are held at Lehman College at CUNY on the Concourse.

Requirements:

Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing
1 year of Nursing experience
1 year of Home Health Aid experience
Nursing Registration
Part-time & Full-time flexible schedules

Application Procedure
Please email your cover letter, resume, and two professional references with contact information to: alis.zakarian@lehman.cuny.edu

Mathematics and English Instructors

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies is seeking two part time teachers in the field of Mathematics and English.

Requirements:

Minimum of Master’s Degree
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Higher Education
Ability to deliver instruction that is engaging and effective
Experience implementing adult learning techniques to instruct diverse students with various learning styles
Professional knowledge and skills in Workforce Education
Collaborate with a team to develop curriculum for Adult Learners
Participate in meetings to present feedback for program assessment
Part-time flexible schedules

Please email your resume with a cover letter with two references to: alis.zakarian@lehman.cuny.edu

Tax Preparer Instructor

Instructors needed to teach in the Tax Return Preparer Certificate Program. Topics include how to prepare basic individual forms (tax credits, deductions and tax consequences); 1040 series and wage income forms taxation for different types of income (small business, rental investment, and retirement) and more complex tax returns, including capital gains tax. The certificate program is designed to teach individuals including new and experienced tax preparer the basics of how to prepare individual federal and state tax forms. The emphasis is on practical learning through class exercises and real examples.

The course is a 30 hours and runs two nights a week in the fall.

Requirements:

- Enrolled Agent
- At least 15 years of practical tax preparing experience.
- Familiarity with the rules and regulations regarding state and federal taxes.
- College degree
- Knowledge of new IRS Competency Exam
- Knowledge of PowerPoint required
- Teaching experience a bonus

Contact: Send resume and cover letter to arman.nikman@lehman.cuny.edu

Continuing Education Teacher

Location: Lehman College; Continuing Education
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

General Duties: The ESL Institute is seeking part-time instructors for Spring/Summer/Fall Semesters . The duties include teaching integrated skills classes to adult learners of all levels of proficiency. Specific subjects include Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Communication Skills.

Campus Specifict Information
Classes are offered on Lehman campus and CUNY on the Concourse.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in TESOL or related field is required.

Application Procedure
Please email your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to ludmila.ellis@lehman.cuny.edu

Lifeguards Wanted Year Round

Certified lifeguards needed throughout the year. Weekday, weekend, and weeknight hours are available. Qualified individuals should e-mail current certifications, rèsumè, and cover letter to goher.murtaza@lehman.cuny.edu

Certifications:

Pool assistants must have CPR and Lifeguard credentials
Instructors must have CPR and Water Safety Instructor

Pre-College Program

Eligible candidates wishing to work with students ages 4-15 may e-mail a letter of interest with a rèsumè to elizabeth.robles-rivera@lehman.cuny.edu. (Documents must be in Word doc or PDF format.)
At minimum, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience working with children. Candidates must supply references and background information.
All positions are currently filled, but we actively recruit for year-round classes. We have academic, sports, music, art, performance, and alternative learning classes for all ages.

Qualified applicants interested in teaching in any other of the areas listed in the Continuing Education brochure are invited to submit a rèsumè with a cover letter to:

goher.murtaza@lehman.cuny.edu

New course proposals are welcome.

Last modified: Jan 20, 2015