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Research Foundation CUNY

Program Assistant

Research Foundation CUNY, New York, New York, us, 10261


Job Title: Program Assistant

PVN ID: LA-2409-006457

Category: Clerical/Office Services

Location: LAGUARDIA C. C.

Job Description

General Description

Our Workforce Initiatives offers various training programs that prepare New Yorkers to begin and advance their careers in the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Solar, Wind, and/or related fields through certificate education and training programs. Based in LaGuardia Community College’s Workforce Development Department, our programs follow a nationally recognized curriculum from the National Center of Education and Research (NCCER).

Reporting to the Associate Director of Construction, Transportation, and Green Jobs, coordinating closely with the Program Coordinator, the Program Assistant supports all day-to-day aspects of Solar Technician, Wind Technician and other related training programs. Duties include data entry, intake and recruitment support, student and program records maintenance support, student communications, and other tasks, as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Support programs through various types of administrative duties

Assist with applicant information sessions and interviews by scheduling applicants via phone and email, preparing any necessary paperwork, and reserving any classroom needs.

Support recruitment and assessment efforts by putting together fliers, making reminder calls, and coordinating between different steps of the process.

Maintain any required student records and data collection tools, which can include filing documents.

Prepare and process any student mailings of certificates or credentials.

Enter student and program data into spreadsheets and online systems as required for reporting to funders.

Prepare class materials, including printing and copying of materials.

Answer phones and emails; respond to applicant’s and student’s questions.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Prior work experience (Minimum of 2 years)

CUNY experience a plus

Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work

Strong Written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

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 Workforce Development

Status Part Time

Pay Range $26.00-$26.00

Hour(s) a week 19.00

Closing Date Nov 13, 2024 (Or Until Filled)

Bargaining Unit Yes

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