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Director of Institutional Development and External Affairs

Job ID

25820

Location

Sch. of Labor & Urban Studies

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban Studies that are designed to meet the needs of working adults as well as traditional-age college students who seek to learn more about the challenges confronting poor and working-class populations in the workplace and in the community. It also collaborates with other units of CUNY to offer a range of college-credit programs designed to give workers the academic and technical skills they need for professional advancement. Its faculty includes distinguished scholars in the social sciences as well as expert practitioners in government, labor, and public service.

SLU seeks a Director of Institutional Development and External Affairs who will work with existing and new partners to support and advance the educational, research, and public service mission of the School. The Director will be responsible for increasing the institutional capacity of the School by strengthening existing relationships and building new ones. S/he will work with unions, community organizations, philanthropic organizations, government agencies, legislative bodies, non-profits, and private donors to raise external funds and produce contractual agreements that will increase enrollments and generate revenues. S/he will work collaboratively with the senior leadership of the School and members of SLU’s Advisory Board to identify external funding sources to advance the School’s strategic plan. The Director will report to the Dean of the School or his designee.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive plan and strategy for aligning external funding with the School’s vision, mission, and goals.

• Identifying philanthropic funding opportunities, including foundation grants, labor union support, and corporate gifts.

• Identifying and soliciting government grant opportunities.

• Identifying private donors and developing and executing cultivation plans and solicitation strategies.

• Developing, monitoring, and evaluating fund-raising appeals and providing regular progress reports to key stakeholders.

• Coordinating the School’s external affairs activities.

• Expanding upon existing relationships and building new ones with labor unions and employer organizations that can produce contractual agreements and/or revenue for the School.

• Developing and implementing strategic community relations policies and programs, and cultivating strong working relationships with community organizations.

• Develop strategic partnerships with governmental agencies: identify and cultivate relationships and seek collaborations to meet common objectives.

• Coordinating legislative initiatives: identifying public sources and developing new publicly funded initiatives.

• Building and leveraging internal and external relationships to enhance the School’s profile within the local, national and international communities.

Note:Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and on-site in the office.Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong ties to labor, community, and philanthropic organizations

• Demonstrated capacity to interact effectively with donors and institutional leaders, with a minimum of five years' experience in proven successful fund-raising activities

• Excellent organizational, financial, and communication skills

• Collaborative and team-oriented work style

• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Strong technology skills

• Academic experience

• Well versed, in-depth knowledge, and experience with social justice organizations and funders

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs College's fundraising strategy and administration of fund-raising programs.

• Designs, implements and monitors comprehensive resource development program

• Responsible for meeting specific goals and targets

• Develops funding strategies; assesses outcome of strategic plan

• Oversees a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects to establish and sustain ongoing relations

• Maintains relationships with donors and sponsoring organizations to cultivate and maintain funding

• Ensures reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner

• Manages professional and clerical staff

• Performs related duties as assigned

Job Title Name: Development Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting salary from $115,333 - $158,100; commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

City of New York employees, and employees of Participating Employers, hired on or after October 1, 2022, and their eligible dependents, will only be eligible to enroll in the Emblem Health HIP HMO Preferred Plan, and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment. After

365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365 day period. If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting an Opt-Out Request Form to Emblem Health. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by Emblem Health before the exemption is granted.

The Opt-Out Request Form is available on the Emblem Health website.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS HRAM FL.HRS CG SEARCH FL.GBL?Page=HRS APP JBPST FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=25820&PostingSeq=1

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.