POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens , LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting To The ASAP|ACE Associate Director, The Recruitment Coordinator Is a Member Of An Integrated College Team And Has The Responsibilityof Strategizing And Implementing Recruitment Efforts, Managing Outreach Initiatives, And Serving As a Primary Contact For Student Recruitment And Enrollment Data Reporting. The Coordinator Will Also Coach The Student Leaders Program And Liaise With Various Campus Units To Enhance Student Engagement And Success. The Coordinator Will

• Work closely with Recruitment and Admissions, Communications and Design Services, Registrar, Information Technology, and other campus units on student recruitment and outreach.
• Coordinate the program's presence in social media.
• Communicate and work with students deemed eligible for ASAP.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for student recruitment and enrollment data reporting.
• Coach the Student Leaders program and act as a liaison to the Central Office for other initiatives and special projects.
• Conduct information sessions and initial intake appointments for ASAP applicants.
• Assist in direct recruiting at high schools, community outreach events, and other appropriate locations.
• Maintain relations with CUNY pre-matriculation programs.
• Provide information about the ASAP program and its services in person or by telephone, email, or letter.
• Coordinate ASAP Student Leader activities.
• Maintain current information about College programs and degree requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, communications, marketing or similar discipline from an accredited institution preferred.
• Ability to communicate program requirements effectively to students.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support and enhance a sense of belonging and success of students from traditionally marginalized populations.
  
  

Cuny Title Overview

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.

The ASAP Recruitment Coordinator coordinates and contributes to ASAP student recruiting activities.

• Conducts information sessions and initial intake appointments to ensure ASAP applicants are fully informed of
  
  

requirements and processes

• Assists in direct recruiting at high schools, community outreach events, and other appropriate locations
• Maintains relations with CUNY pre-matriculation programs
• Provides information about the ASAP program and its services in person or by telephone, email, or letter
• Coordinates ASAP Student Leader activities
• Maintains current information about College programs and degree requirements
• Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

Compensation And Benefits

$54,268 - $60,394

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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 be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

How To Apply

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

September 20th, 2025

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.

Job ID

30308

Location

LaGuardia Community College