Careers Job Description
General Description
The CUNY Initiative to Promote Academic Success in STEM (CiPASS) funded by the US Department of Education seeks a Director of Industrial Collaborations and Maker Space at the City College of New York of the City University of New York.
Main Duties:
The Director of Industrial Collaborations and Maker Space is expected to:
- Lead industry outreach towards building a sustainable industrial consortium;
- Interact with faculty and students;
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Maker Space including scheduling of facilities, supervision of staff, users, and maintenance and upgrades of facilities;
- Organize professional development activities for faculty and students.
Other Duties
The Director of Industrial Collaborations and Maker Space Maker is also expected to collaborate in the preparation of proposals, interface with donors and funding agencies, and oversee timely execution of projects.
Qualifications
Core Competencies/Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or computer science from an accredited college or university;
- At least Two (2) years of industry experience;
- Prior experience in organizing and managing technical projects;
- Prior experience in working in a collaborative environment and supervising technical staff;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Proficient with MS Office, additional programming languages preferred.
About the Programs:
The CiPASS program is focused on increasing the number of degrees in STEM areas at the City College of New York by: improving retention, increasing transfer of students, and infusing experiential learning in the classroom, particularly with Hispanic students. These initiatives encompass collaboration across campus with Schools and Divisions, Departments, Academic Programs, Research Centers and Institutes.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your complete resume with a cover letter and a list of professional references. For questions about this posting contact via email Prof. Jorge E. Gonzalez, Presidential Professor and CiPASS Director, jgonzalezcruz@ccny.cuny.edu.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Mechanical Engineering
Full Time
Depends on Qualifications
Mar 01, 2020 (Or Until Filled)