Job Title: Sector Innovation Specialist - Technology and Life Sciences
PVN ID: VA-1712-002236
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

As part of the Career Success portfolio overseen by the University Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Programs, CUNY is seeking to hire up to four Sector Innovation Specialists in specific economic industries that are important to the NYC economy. The four industries of focus are:

  • Technology and Life Sciences
  • Healthcare
  • Finance and Insurance
  • Business Operations and Marketing

Sector Innovation Specialists in play a pivotal role in the private sector employer engagement strategy for CUNY’s university-wide Career Success initiatives. Specialists will work directly with employers in key industries to create true partnership between CUNY colleges and Greater NYC’s vibrant business community. Through these connections, employers will have access to a variety of career development engagement activities including guest lecturing, networking events, curriculum support and feedback, and the development of hiring plans for internships and full time positions. Specialists will report to the Director of Sector Innovation.

Other Duties

  • Act as the industry expert and a knowledgeable resource for college staff, employer partners, and Central Office colleagues
  • Develop relationships with key employers in the respective area of focus
  • Work closely with college partners and Unit staff to program events for students, college staff, and faculty
  • Work with faculty to develop curriculum as appropriate
  • Work with career services staff to ensure student preparation aligns with employer needs
  • Maintain detailed records of engagement activities and track outcomes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and/or at least ten years of experience in workforce development, private sector experience relevant to the area of focus (Technology and Life Sciences) and/or higher education or a related nonprofit field;
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, experience with employer engagement, fundraising, data management, and project management
  • Knowledge of education policy issues, especially those related to college & career readiness and a deep understanding of access and equity issues;
  • Ability to think strategically, problem-solve, and develop programs and plans to achieve organizational goals;
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment;
  • Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout NYC.

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
Continuing Education and Workforce Progr
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00
Closing Date
Feb 06, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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