JFEW Scholars Program Specialist & Mentor (Student Life Specialist)

POSITION DETAILS The JFEW Scholars Program at Hunter College seeks a full-time program coordinator and mentor. The JFEW program supports highly qualified, high-potential students who are interested in building careers focused on social justice. Whether they are interested in community organizing, social work, public policy, or advocacy of different kinds, the program provides scholars with exposure to professional pathways, career development workshops, funded summer internships, and experiences of close mentorship and community. Reporting to the Associate Provost for Student Success, the JFEW Scholars Program Coordinator & Mentor will develop programming for the scholars, mentor them, and help them secure appropriate summer internships. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serve as a mentor to students within the program by conducting one-on-one and group sessions, in an effort to help them navigate towards academic success, as well as identify and prepare for post-graduations career or graduate school Organize and facilitate workshops that offer students an opportunity to learn about social justice issues, career opportunities, and develop career readiness. Plan and coordinate events such as pizza parties, panel discussions, and excursions that fosters community building amongst students within program. Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to secure appropriate summer internships for program juniors. Track student stipend payments and maintain up to date information on the program's budget. Plan, and coordinate all aspects of the senior trip or trips, including but not limited to day trips, overnight trips, etc. Organize on and off campus events and attend events to promote the JFEW program around the college. Recruit and assist with the selection of a new cohort each year, with particular recruitment effort during the Spring term. Attend bi-weekly meetings with the Associate Provost, and monthly meetings with other "Mid-Career" Program Directors. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred, and work experience related to higher education, social justice, and public policy. CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW - Develops and implements programming, services, and learning opportunities for students, promoting the personal development of a diverse student population. - Administers one or more student affairs programs, providing program management, assistance with policy development, supervision and training of all professional and support staff, budget monitoring, and report preparation - Serves as a resource to student groups and/or populations as a consultant and advocate for their concerns - Researches and stays current on higher education programs, trends, and issues with student impact - Produces workshops and materials to support student programs; manages on-line communities; develops on-line social networking activities, and develops and maintains multimedia content on program web sites - Performs related duties as assigned. CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary commensurate with education and experience, $52,267 - $68,004. 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. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement . HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website . To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 30595. Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , -, _ or ç)). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include: - Cover Letter or Statement of Interest - Curriculum Vitae/ Resume - Names and contact information of 3 references Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred. CLOSING DATE The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 08/12/2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. 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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