CUNY Adaptive Sports Administrative Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs
CUNY
CUNY Adaptive Sports Administrative Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs
**POSITION DETAILS**
Within the Office of Student Affairs at the City University of New York (CUNY) Central Office, the CUNY Adaptive Sports Program was launched in 2017 as part of the Inclusive & Adaptive Sports Platform, breaking ground with wheelchair basketball in 2019—the first collegiate program of its kind on the East Coast. Since then, CUNY Adaptive Sports has grown into a leading hub for inclusive athletics, advancing opportunity, equity, and community for students with disabilities across 14 campuses.
Reporting to the Director of CUNY Disability Programs, the Administrative Coordinator supports the daily operations, event management, and student engagement efforts of the program. The role combines administrative coordination with programmatic and assistant coaching responsibilities, helping to ensure seamless delivery of services to student-athletes, coaches, and community partners.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:
+ Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support, including scheduling, correspondence, purchasing, and recordkeeping.
+ Coordinate special events, practices, and competitions across multiple sports; oversee game-day logistics, set-up/breakdown, and staff assignments.
+ Monitor budgets for uniforms, equipment, travel, and game operations; work with the Business Office to process invoices, stipends, and reimbursements.
+ Maintain databases and records of student-athletes, participation, and events to support reporting and compliance with institutional and conference guidelines.
+ Support team travel planning, including transportation, accommodations, and meals.
+ Promote the program through marketing, community engagement, public speaking, and fundraising initiatives.
+ Partner with the Sports Information Director to provide timely details for game recaps, highlights, and outreach materials.
+ Assist with student-athlete recruitment, admissions documentation, and competition registration.
+ Support student-athletes’ academic progress by coordinating referrals to appropriate resources when needed.
+ Assist coaches during practices and competitions by demonstrating techniques, contributing to strategies, and providing direct support to athletes.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned.
**NOTES:**
-Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
-Travel may be required to CUNY campuses across New York City's 5 boroughs.
-Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**MINIMUM**
Bachelor's degree required.
**PREFERRED**
+ Experience in administrative support, program coordination, or event management, ideally within higher education, student affairs, athletics, or a related field.
+ Familiarity with budgeting, purchasing, or financial tracking in a university or organizational setting.
+ Knowledge of athletics administration, recreation, or adaptive/inclusive sports.
+ Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration and conferencing tools (MS Teams, Zoom), databases and/or student information systems.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, including students with disabilities.
+ Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
+ Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel across NYC’s five boroughs as needed.
**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**
Supports projects, initiatives, and activities that impact an academic or administrative department.
- Manages basic office functions such as communications, meeting schedules, work plans, staff assignments, and distributing information.
- Collects data for, prepares, and distributes reports and presentations using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Updates office databases, lists, and files to ensure completeness and accuracy; maintains current information on department web site(s); maintains department archives and collections.
- Conducts internet and/or database research and performs basic systems queries to locate information related to department activities.
- Maintains department fiscal plans and budgets; assists in budget administration and invoice processing.
- Provides basic information, instructions, and materials as requested by students, faculty, and others who contact the department.
- May supervise office staff and student workers.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Administrative Coordinator
**CUNY TITLE**
Assistant to HEO
**FLSA**
Non-exempt
**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
The salary range is **$53,003 - $54,934** commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.
**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 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.**
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**
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.
The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30054&PostingSeq=1
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings.
**CLOSING DATE**
September 5, 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
30054
Location
Central Office
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