Job Title: Deputy Director, K-16 Initiatives
PVN ID: VA-1807-002620
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

The Deputy Director for CUNY K-16 Initiatives provides leadership and support to a range of programs that aim to improve the college readiness, high school-to-college transition, and academic success of young people in New York City. Reporting to the Dean for K-16 Initiatives, the Deputy Director oversees a broad portfolio of programs that support student success in college. K16 programs represent strong partnerships with the New York City Department of Education, and engage public school students at a variety of ages and skill levels.

The Deputy Director’s responsibilities are as follows:

  • In collaboration with the University Dean, establish and support goals, strategies and processes for the long-term success of the Office of K-16 Initiatives
  • Lead, coach, support and develop the managers of the specified K-16 programs and other staff as assigned by the University Dean
  • Ensure programmatic excellence by monitoring and evaluating student achievement, staff performance, financial resource management, and enrollment/participation patterns across all programs
  • Contribute to efforts to find new sources of funding for current and future programs from the public sector and private philanthropy

Other Duties

  • Engage internal and external stakeholders, including CUNY campus and Central Office leaders, NYC DOE officials, community partners, and others to ensure that the programs within the Office of K-16 Initiatives have needed resources, polices and support
  • In collaboration with the University Dean, develop opportunities for professional growth and learning for all program staff within the Office of K-16 Initiatives
  • In collaboration with the University Dean, lead Office of K-16 Initiatives staff meetings and events
  • Write reports for internal and external audiences with regards to activities and accomplishments in CUNY’s Office of K-16 Initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A demonstrated knowledge and expertise of issues related to college readiness, transition and success, particularly for low-income and minority young people
  • Supervisory experience working with educational program administrators and instructors
  • Experience designing and facilitating professional and curriculum development activities
  • Knowledge, professional stature, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with university administrators and faculty, and leaders in the non-profit and private sectors
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment, with the ability to carry out complex assignments and adapt to changing situations and priorities
  • Strong budget management ability
  • Excellent writing and interpersonal skills

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
CUNY K-16 Initiatives
Status
Full Time
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Closing Date
Sep 23, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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