Job Title: Director of CUNY Internship Programs
PVN ID: VA-2201-004486
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

MISSION

The CUNY Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Programs (CEWP) is dedicated to the mission of connecting academic pursuits with career competitiveness. CEWP works closely with industry to understand the skills required for the most in-demand jobs and trains City University of New York (CUNY) students in those skills to prepare them for early and sustained career success.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The City University of New York (CUNY), in partnership with various New York City government agencies, offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working at a New York City agency or New York City public school. CUNY Internship Programs are  designed to provide City agencies and schools with interns from CUNY colleges and in turn provide CUNY students with valuable paid work experience in their field of study.

The Director of CUNY Internship Programs (CIP) will support internships and experiential learning opportunities  university-wide and manage the CIP. The director will report to the Senior Director of Career Development and Internships.

Other Duties

  • Provide vision and direction through effective leadership and engagement for university-wide internship programs
  • Initiate and build partnerships with employers to expand the number of college-wide, internship opportunities for students
  • Work collaboratively with campuses to identify and promote internship opportunities for students
  • Provide oversight to scholarships, fellowships, and other student award opportunities
  • Lead and guide CIP team in the development and management of student internship placement opportunities through collaborative partnerships with colleges
  • Provide direct supervision and management to the internship team
  • Provide direction to the CIP team with the development and implementation of professional development initiatives for students in collaboration with campuses
  • Manage the CIP budget and related fiscal monitoring and reporting; coordinate with fiscal staff of government agencies, as needed
  • Work collaboratively with colleges to increase awareness and benefits of participation in experiential learning
  • Design strategies to increase the number and type of experiential learning opportunities university-wide, including with nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and community-based organizations
  • Work collaboratively with colleges and central office to collect and analyze data, prepare reports on the status of experiential learning opportunities
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, experience with employer engagement, fundraising, data management, and project management
  • Knowledge of career development 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
  • Flexibility to work some evening hours and occasional weekends
  • Demonstrated computer skills and experience with standard desktop tools (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Zoom)
  • Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout NYC

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in a related field
  • Knowledge of either of the following: the CUNY system, the NYC government agencies

Physical Requirements

  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position currently is a hybrid (work-from-home and office) position. The permanent location of the position in the near future will operate in a professional office environment. Laptop and other equipment will be provided to support working remotely.
  • Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout NYC.

EEO

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or protected veteran status to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion.  CUNY is an EEO/AA Employer.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About 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

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 & Workforce Program
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$100,000.00 - $115,000.00
Closing Date
Mar 07, 2022 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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