Academic Program Specialist \- Audiology
POSITION DETAILS
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for an Academic Program Specialist for the Doctoral Program in Audiology (Au.D.) in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders (CASD).
The Academic Program Specialist will work predominately at the Brooklyn College campus in Brooklyn and is expected to work some days during the year at the Graduate Center in Manhattan. Reporting to the Chair and Program Director (PD), the Academic Program Specialist coordinates the program's administrative tasks and serves as a resource for applicants, students, and faculty on program procedures and policies of the Doctoral Program.
The doctoral program in Audiology leads students to the Au.D. degree, and there is a consortium model between Brooklyn College, the Graduate Center and Hunter College. The CUNY Au.D degree will be awarded by the Graduate Center through 2028 and by Brooklyn College thereafter. The Audiology program prepares audiologists qualified for New York State licensure and national certification, who can provide comprehensive services to all individuals with hearing loss. Courses are offered at each of the campuses and clinical internship practical will continue to take place at the Speech and Hearing Centers located on the Brooklyn and Hunter College campuses and in the Audiology Suite located at the Graduate Center campus.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Academic Program Specialist’s typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage office functions such as communications/customer service, meeting schedules, work plans, staff assignments, and information distribution. Administer both on\-campus and remote needs for related program students, staff, faculty, alumni, and members of the public on a variety of tasks including telepractice, local and remote data management, mailing, and web\-based meetings and other platforms.
- Responsible for budget/transaction processing, office supply ordering and track equipment for the program. Document administrative processes.
- Monitor and update the AuD program’s website and Brightspace related learning management systems (LMS) sites in consultation with the PD and/or relevant faculty.
- Serve as liaison to various campus offices including admissions, financial aid, and fiscal offices, as well as to offices on peer campuses. Manage office records and organize information flow to and from the campus\-based programs.
- Maintain adjunct faculty personnel files, including certification documentation, new appointments, rank changes, and teaching and student evaluations. Maintain and update databases and digital files for faculty, students, and committees.
- Support the planning, coordinating, and managing workshops, conferences, colloquia, and speakers' programs. Schedule meetings, including logistics; arrange meeting space, audiovisual equipment, catering, and related correspondence.
- Assist with accreditation and reaccreditation reporting and visits.
- Collect syllabi from all AuD faculty members and review to ensure compliance with Brooklyn College standards and post to the LMS and/or other archival platforms. Support faculty in ensuring proper posting of textbooks and related information such as posting of grades, Verification of enrollment, etc.
- Assist the PD/APD or designee and related program personnel in preparing and maintaining program documents, including handbooks, recruitment materials and materials for review by program and college committees; liaise with committee point persons; maintain databases to track affiliation expirations and related deadlines.
- Assist with the orientation and registration process for incoming and continuing students and support alumni engagement.
- Draft confidential reports, make administrative decisions regarding the compilation, storage, and scheduled destruction of program\-related student, personnel, client, and research records, and manage faculty, staff, student, alumni, and client/patient data with confidentiality.
- Collaborate in the coordination of clinical schedules of students, faculty and staff from three academic programs: accredited Au.D Program in Audiology B.A. Program in Communication Arts, Sciences and Disorders, and the M.S. Program in Speech\-Language.
- May supervise office staff and student workers.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, and be familiar with online administrative platforms and social media. Experience with CUNYFirst and Dropbox a plus.
- Great communication skills across oral, written, and electronic platforms.
- Possess high stress tolerance, flexibility, and a collaborative approach in a dynamic, busy department that serves a diverse range of individuals.
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Experience working with budgets and numbers.
- Ability to work at the Brooklyn College campus in Brooklyn and the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan.
- Supports program development, student service delivery, outcome evaluation and instructor/student recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
- Recommends, implements and evaluates strategies to expand program offerings
- Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management
- Develops and maintains relationships with various College offices to improve student and faculty services
- Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures
- Oversees office recordkeeping; manages updates of program web and print materials
- May supervise office operations and/or department budget
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Participates in the daily coordination of academic and administrative activities of a College's specialized academic program under management direction.
Job Title Name: Academic Program Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$59,493 \- $70,815; 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.
HOW TO APPLY
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CLOSING DATE
March 26, 2026
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: 31816
Location: Brooklyn College
Job Type: Full\-Time