Job Title: Assistant Director
PVN ID: BK-2408-006418
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: BROOKLYN COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

THE CUNY HAITIAN STUDIES INSTITUTE (CUNY HSI) AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE seeks to hire an Assistant Director. They will assist the Director in coordinating and delivering all activities (conferences, symposia, research initiatives, community projects, etc.) of the Institute, and co-lead the HSI team of professionals in completing assignments, writing reports, and adjusting project schedules to adhere to deadlines. The Assistant Director will support the Director in identifying and applying for grants, advocating for resources and available funding, and interfacing with public and private funders.

About the CUNY Haitian Studies Institute is a world-class research unit of CUNY and is dedicated to a three-fold mission to:

1. Contribute to the construction and dissemination of knowledge and the advancement of Haitian studies through interdisciplinary research.

2. Facilitate collaboration among scholars, intellectuals, teachers and professors, students, and public agencies conducting research about and/or serving Haitian and other diasporic populations.

3. Engage in policy analysis and research to better understand and shape policy and programs that impact the Haitian and Haitian American communities.

Other Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director will include, but not limited to:

• Assisting the Director in overseeing ongoing research projects sponsored by the Institute.
• Organizing and hosting cultural events highlighting the contributions of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora.
• Organizing and hosting academic symposia focusing on research on Haiti and the Haitian diaspora.
• Assisting in the management of the institute’s office staff and budget.
• Preparing regular reports on the Institute’s activities for the New York City Council.
• Developing innovative programming aligned with the mission of the HSI.
• And all other duties assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or equivalent. The candidate should have a history of engagement in the community, as well as in academic programming. Preference will be given to applicants who are trilingual in Haitian Creole, English and French, and experienced in grant writing, program coordination, and community engagement.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$76,000.00 - $112,000.00
Closing Date
Oct 24, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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