Job Title: Program Manager
PVN ID: HC-1905-003094
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: HUNTER COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

Hunter College School of Education

Assistant Director, Office of The Dean

 

General Description:

The Hunter College School of Education is seeking a Program Manager in the Office of the Dean to support two grant projects in teacher and leader preparation.  The Program Manager will provide direct assistance to students, faculty, partner organizations, and the Dean on various activities outlined below.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  •      Manage day-to-day aspects of two grant programs - the first around integrating Computational Thinking into pre-service preparation of Teacher Candidates and the other a fellowship program for mid-career Principals
  •      Coordinate and facilitate program activities with external partner organizations through regular formal and informal meetings
  •      Coordinate with external partner organizations to support recruitment of participants, internal and external communications amongst participants and the program, and coordinating web and other publications.
  •      Manage day-to-day program matters, including:
    • Onboarding into Hunter College of new fellows, and cooperating teachers
    • Coordinating with School of Education and Hunter offices, manage program activities and arrange for production of needed materials, management of student information, and arranging for necessary program space, scheduling and staffing of program activities
    • Coordinating with outside grant participants, manage program activities and arrange for production of needed materials, management of student information, and arranging for n
    • Facilitating hiring support, processing payments and honoraria to participants and vendors, overseeing spending and reconciliation, and preparing reports as needed.
  •      Provide general support to the Deans and faculty involved in the programs, including but not limited to:
    • Contributing to efficient operation of Programs and related support and research,
    • Participating in regular team meetings to establish goals and evaluate student and program progress
    • Maintaining consistent and rigorous standards to ensure program goals and deadlines are met
    • Assisting in preparing and producing proposals, presentations, and other materials and reports as needed by the program.
    • Facilitating communication about programs between internal and external stakeholders and constituents, including drafting routine communications and documents
    • Maintaining records and files in accordance with grant management and CUNY protocols and policies
    • Contributing to program design, implementation, and evaluation as the programs develop

 

Other Duties

·      Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

  •      Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in education or related field preferred
  •      At least five years experience in educational, nonprofit, or higher education institution setting; prior experience in a college or university setting and knowledge of K-12 education or teacher preparation preferred
  •      Excellent project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
  •      Strong time management and organization skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize activities, work under and meet deadlines, and effectively handle changing priorities
  •      Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  •      Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and constituents
  •      Excellent oral and written communication skills
  •      Excellent computer skills included proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and online apps including Google drive

 

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About 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

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
Office of the Dean
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $75,000.00
Closing Date
Jun 18, 2019 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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