Deputy to the University Dean for Recruitment and Diversity (Confidential Executive Officer)
The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university serving more than 480,000 students in a wide range of educational programs at 24 colleges and institutions in New York City.
Job ID: 5304
Regular/Temporary: Regular
GENERAL DUTIES: As a senior staff member serving as a confidential assistant in a Campus or University Executives office, leads unit initiatives, participates in planning and setting priorities, and drives strategic initiatives to ensure their success.
- Participates in planning and in setting policies with responsibility for preparing aspects of strategic and operational plans
- Participates in developing and executing performance management systems to evaluate progress
- Works with other Campus and University units to oversee complex, high-priority projects, with responsibility for outcomes
- Represents the Executive in Campus or University-wide activities and may act in his/her place as needed
- Independently carries out major responsibilities under the Executives purview, such as monitoring and evaluating unit activities, financial planning and review, serving as chair of key committees, and communications with senior Campus or University management
- May serve as Chief of Staff of a large Executive Office
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Confidential Executive Officer
CONTRACT TITLE: Higher Education Officer
FLSA: Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION: The University Office for Diversity and Recruitment (ORD) promotes the University's goal of a diverse workforce by visibly providing strong leadership and commitment to diversity, broadening outreach and recruitment, strengthening institutional diversity infrastructures, developing strategic diversity plans, and cultivating diversity awareness and appreciation. ORD is also responsible for the overall development of strategy related to recruiting top tier talent which includes the development and execution of recruitment sources and integration and management of all aspects of the talent acquisition function, including building a pipeline of diverse talent. This office reports to the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Management.
The Deputy to the University Dean supports ORD's mission by performing a wide range of professional and administrative tasks requiring the highest degree of confidentiality, skill, and sound judgment. He/she will:
- Manage the University's Faculty Fellowship Publications Program, Diversity Projects Development Fund, and other projects as assigned.
- Lead and provide guidance for a number of long- and short-term projects.
- Lead a variety of special reporting and analysis initiatives to incorporate diversity implications in policy and organizational decision making.
- Participate in strategic planning by creating presentations on diversity data and assist the University Dean or Director in conducting advocacy and outreach at conferences, panel discussions, forums and meetings.
- Manage the administration of the ORD office, implement best practices to improve operations, and serve as the chief contact in the absence of the University Dean.
- Represent the University Dean at meetings and other events as needed; communicate with CUNY management across campuses on behalf of the Dean.
- Manage and train staff as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree is highly preferred.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, particularly related to higher education
- High degree of professionalism and personal integrity to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills
- Ability to learn and work independently and also function effectively and collaboratively in a team setting with diverse internal and external stakeholders of various levels
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to establish plans, manage multiple assignments and conflicting priorities, and meet strict deadlines
- Strong analytical, evaluative, and research skills
- Flexibility to work effectively in a time-sensitive, dynamic, and demanding customer-focused environment
- Proficiency using computers and standard office applications including Microsoft Office and e-mail/scheduling programs
- A highly developed capacity for problem solving
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
BENEFITS: CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY: Upload a cover letter* and rsum as ONE DOCUMENT in the RESUME FIELD via our online recruiting and application system CUNYfirst at http://www.cuny.edu/employment.html
*In your cover letter, specifically describe your work experience as related to the essential general and campus specific duties of this position.
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Click the following link to obtain instructions on applying for jobs online via the CUNYfirst system: http://cuny.edu/employment/cunyfirst/CUNYfirst-application.html
CLOSING DATE: The initial review of applications will begin on February 22, 2012 and the posting will close on March 9, 2012.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY: CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
