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Part-time Strategic Project Specialist

New York, NY • On-site

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

$20 - $35/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


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Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).

The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location:

OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Bargaining Unit:

No

CUNY's Office of the University Dean for Education, within CUNY's Central Office of Academic Affairs, is looking for a part-time Project Specialist to support strategic initiatives with the NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) and other partners related to programs that support teachers and teacher candidates.

They will be responsible for supporting CUNY's work with NYC Public Schools regarding increasing the number of Bilingual Special Education teachers. This initiative entails recruitment and enrollment of current NYC public school teachers into specific certification programs at CUNY colleges. The Project Specialist will collaborate closely with partners and stakeholders within the NYC Public Schools system, supporting all grant activities, and collecting and managing data.

The Project Specialist may also assist the Director of Strategic Initiatives in supporting strategic projects and operations, especially in high-need certification areas.The focus of all work requires being highly responsive to the needs of internal and external partners, including, but not limited to: managing and updating online systems, managing communications with a range of public school and university stakeholders, designing and managing application processes, tracking and analyzing data, recruiting candidates for strategic initiatives, developing and hosting webinars, engaging in cultivation calls and emails, marketing, and candidate selection and enrollment as well as other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Responsibilities:

The Strategic Project Specialist will communicate regularly with teachers, school leaders, NYC Public Schools and CUNY faculty and staff. Accordingly, the Project Specialist must be a clear communicator, demonstrating excellent speaking, writing, and editing skills. Additionally, they must have strong interpersonal and strategic thinking and planning skills and a demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and prioritize workload. The Specialist must demonstrate excellent project management skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Occasional travel around New York City to schools and colleges may be required.


Core Competencies/Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree is required. Project and data management experience is required, and knowledge of the CUNY university system, and/or experience working in P-12 settings is preferred. Experience with or ability to quickly learn SharePoint, Excel, SurveyMonkey Apply, Alchemer, Constant Contact, the Google Suite, and Microsoft Teams is preferred.

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $35.00/hour

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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.


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