| LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, “Dare To Do More”, reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community and our country can become. Visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more. Since being established in 1975,
LaGuardia Community College's Program for Deaf Adults (PDA) continues to be a
model, urban, post-secondary education and support program that enrolls the
largest number of deaf and hard of hearing students in any institution of
higher learning in the Greater Metropolitan New York area. Presently, PDA
offers three comprehensive post-secondary educational programs to deaf, hard of
hearing and hearing adults. The Program for Deaf Adults houses three separate
programs: (1) Support Services for Academic-Degree Seeking Students who are
Deaf and Hard of Hearing, (2) PDA Continuing Education Programs and (3) the ASL
English Interpretation Program.
Reporting to the Manager of Program for Deaf Adults, The Administrative
Specialist for Interpreting Services will perform, but not limited to, the
following responsibilities:
• Assist with the management of PDA Interpreting Services allocation budget;
• Track and submit required documentation of interpreter service hours for
reimbursement by New York State ACCES-VR;
• Review and approve payment for interpreter agency and independent contractor
invoices;
• Recruit, screen, and appoint LaGuardia interpreters; Procure interpreting
services from agencies and independent contractors, as needed;
• Supervise American Sign Language interpreters and an Academic Support
Services Administrative Assistant; assigning tasks and projects and monitoring
work for accuracy and completion; review and approve interpreter’s time sheets;
• Schedule students’ interpreting accommodations for classroom, and co- and
extra-curricular activities; interpreting services for PDA staff, college and
other CUNY events and activities;
• Establish and maintain effective systems of communication for students and
staff to request, secure and use an interpreter;
• Serve as liaison with NY State Adult Career and Continuing Education
Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) to assist students’ access to
services;
• Provide ongoing interpreter services orientation and awareness training to
students, faculty and staff;
• Provide statistical and narrative reports pertaining to the use of
interpreter services and expenses quarterly, and as needed;
• Create and develop various systems and procedures to facilitate delivery of
interpreting services, budget management, and staff development. |
| CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION Provides administrative and program support to an administrative or academic department.
- Oversees department operations and assists management in planning department activities, creating schedules, assigning staff and preparing and delivering department communications.
- Works with appropriate offices related to personnel recruitment, expediting search activities
- Research coordinates and organizes materials for key events such as promotion and tenure reviews.
- Supervises and trains support staff and student workers.
- Manages budget and coordinates purchasing, accounting, and payroll.
- Provides instructions and basic advice to students, faculty, and others seeking information on department activities, policies, and schedules.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
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| 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. |
| BENEFITS 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. |