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Research Foundation CUNY Assistant Director in New York City, New York
Job Title: Assistant Director
PVN ID: BK-2408-006418
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: BROOKLYN COLLEGE
Job Description
General Description
THE CUNY HAITIAN STUDIES INSTITUTE (CUNY HSI) AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE seeks to hire an Assistant Director. They will assist the Director in coordinating and delivering all activities (conferences, symposia, research initiatives, community projects, etc.) of the Institute, and co-lead the HSI team of professionals in completing assignments, writing reports, and adjusting project schedules to adhere to deadlines . The Assistant Director will support the Director in identifying and applying for grants , advocat ing for resources and available funding , and interfacing with public and private funders .
About the CUNY Haitian Studies Institute is a world-class research unit of CUNY and is dedicated to a three-fold mission to:
Contribute to the construction and dissemination of knowledge and the advancement of Haitian studies through interdisciplinary research.
Facilitate collaboration among scholars, intellectuals, teachers and professors, students, and public agencies conducting research about and/or serving Haitian and other diasporic populations.
Engage in policy analysis and research to better understand and shape policy and programs that impact the Haitian and Haitian American communities.
Other Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director will include, but not limited to:
• Assist ing the Director in overseeing ongoing research projects sponsored by the Institute.
• Organiz ing and host ing cultural events highlighting the contributions of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora.
• Organiz ing and host ing academic symposia focusing on research on Haiti and the Haitian diaspora.
• Assisting in the management of the institute’s office staff and budget.
• Prepar ing regular reports on the I nstitute’s activities for the New York City Council.
• Developing innovative programming aligned with the mission of the HSI.
• And all other duties assigned by the Director.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or equivalent. The candidate should have a history of engagement in the community, as well as in academic programming. Preference will be given to applicants who are trilingual in Haitian Creole , English and French, and experienced in grant writing, program coordination, and community engagement.
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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
Status Full Time
Annual Salary Range $76,000.00 - $112,000.00
Closing Date Oct 24, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit No
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