Careers Job Description
General Description
About the CUNY School of Professional Studies:
The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) provides online and on campus degree and certificate programs that meet the needs of adults who are looking to finish or transition into a bachelor’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, advance in the workplace, or change careers.
Home to the first fully online degree programs at the City University of New York, CUNY SPS offers fully accredited degree and certificate programs for students who want the flexibility and convenience of online education. CUNY SPS was ranked in the top 5% in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 2020 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.
Drawing on CUNY's nationally and internationally renowned faculty and practitioners, as well as industry and education partners, the School's programs provide opportunities for personal growth, job mobility, greater civic participation, and new ways to advance knowledge.
Within CUNY SPS, the Office of Professional Education and Workplace Learning (PEWL) designs custom workplace learning programs to help organizations achieve their goals. To our partnerships, we bring knowledge of research-based learning practices as well as experience in developing innovative programs.
CUNY SPS seeks an experienced Graphic Designer to support the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Workforce Institute which provides professional development programming for child welfare and juvenile justice staff in partnership with CUNY. The Graphic Designer will support the Communications and Quality Assurance Manager with organizing, creating and managing the graphic design requests for course materials, website updates, and advertising and Workforce Institute branded content. The CUNY team works on-site at ACS offices and at Workforce Institute training facilities, though currently working remotely due to the pandemic.
Other Duties
- Support the development, organization, and creation of all graphic material design/edits/creation requests from Workforce Institute staff in accordance with Workforce Institute Brand Guidelines
- Respond to design requests in a timely manner and with excellent internal customer service.
- Work with the Communications team to create a program wide communications plan.
- Work with the Communications team to remove workflow bottlenecks, and help plan and organize project plans to meet program deadlines for content creation.
- Update the website as needed
- Assist with the development and creation of the WI newsletter
- Update, file, and organize all existing Branded material in Basecamp, and shared drives, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors in Graphic Design or similar preferred. Equivalent experience also acceptable.
- Demonstrated experience with Powerpoint, Adobe Pro, and InDesign required. Additional experience with Wordpress and Photoshop preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding in managing stakeholder relationships, including clients and partner organizations; previous customer service experience and experience with ticketing systems and project management a big plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment, with the ability to carry out complex assignments and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Superior attention to detail, and proven organizational abilty.
- Knowledge of other Microsoft Office Suite programs.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout 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
Key Features
Professional Education and Workplace Lea
Part Time
$40.00-$50.00
5.00-15.00
Sep 30, 2021 (Or Until Filled)