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 MISSION The City University of New York’s Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships (OCIP) is dedicated to the mission of connecting academic pursuits with career competitiveness. OCIP works closely with industry to understand the skills required for the most in-demand jobs and trains CUNY students in those skills to prepare them for early and sustained career success. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Director of Non-Traditional Internships, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the design, development, and management of the Internship to Employment (I2E) program serving graduating seniors and recent alumni. Working with small businesses in New York City, funders and students, I2E focuses on providing internship opportunities with the goal of converting the internship to employment. The ideal candidate will have strong workforce development background, communication skills, both written and verbal, a customer service mindset, planning and project management skills, an ability to meet deadlines, and the capacity to think creatively to help all stakeholders achieve their goals. The candidate may also have responsibilities that include managing staff to support program operations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management · Lead the continued development, recruitment, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of I2E’s operations and policies. · Collaborate with CUNY leadership to develop and execute an employer recruitment strategy. · Interface with students, employer partners, industry intermediaries, CUNY and RF CUNY staff to provide excellent customer service to all project stakeholders. · Coordinate intern hiring and termination processes in partnership with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. · Coordinate and execute professional development for interns, including working with employers to offer development. · Manage and coordinate the payroll, sub-contracting, and invoicing process for student interns and employer partners in partnership with stakeholders, including Office of Academic Affairs Personnel and Budget teams, and OCIP Budget and Operations team. · Perform program analysis including data centric quarterly (and ad-hoc) reports. · Develop and implement surveys for stakeholders to continuously gather feedback on programming and post internship activities. Communication and Partnerships · Develop and deploy communications and marketing materials, including managing program website, designed to facilitate industry recruitment, and onboarding. · Engage business owners and intermediaries to promote and provide internship opportunities to CUNY students and recent graduates. · Develop and host recruiting events for employers, interns and other stakeholders. · Gather feedback from employer partners and students on internship and employment experiences. · Draft annual report for funders on program performance and spending. Other · Attend staff meetings and training as required. · Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications 5-years of relevant work experience in either an academic or corporate setting managing workforce development, business development, or student services programs. Ability to set priorities and coordinate ongoing activities in parallel, manage competing demands, and provide timely responses to urgent issues. Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship building skills. Ability to work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders, including employers, faculty, employers, and external partners alike. Demonstrated computer skills and experience with standard desktop tools. Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred. Preferred Qualifications Work experience in either higher education and/or workforce development focused on identifying and developing talent, training programs, or recruitment services. Flexibility to work some evening hours and occasional weekends. Strong organizational skills and experience managing programs within a large and/or complex work environment. A problem-solving and diplomatic orientation with a proven ability to work in a team context, as well as the ability to be effective when working independently. Work Environment and Physical Requirements This position is located in a professional office environment and is currently hybrid, working 70% in person (7 days) in office and 30% remote (3 days) during every two-week payroll cycle. Laptop may be provided if needed to support working remotely. While performing these duties, the employee may be required to: Sit for extended periods; Use a computer and other office equipment; Occasionally lift or move items up to 20 pounds; Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities or other needs in accordance with RFCUNY policies and applicable laws. Ability to travel to other CUNY sites as needed. Pay Range: Minimum - Maximum: $70,000 - $75,000 RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals 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. 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.

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