Director of Institutional Development

Nov 22

CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
New York, NY

Anticipated Start Date: Open until filled

Description

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) was established in August 2018 and is the newest School within the system. The mission of the School is to:

1) offer undergraduate and graduate programs of labor and urban studies to working adults and traditional-age students;
2) expand educational opportunities to working adults while meeting the workforce development needs of the City and State, and
3) serving the labor and broader community by conducting research, offering leadership development programs, hosting forums and national conferences, and publishing national labor journals to promote debate on issues critical to labor and working-class communities.

SLU seeks a Director of Institutional Development 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. They will work with foundations and private donors to raise external funds.

They will collaborate with the Dean and SLU’s advisory bodies. I.e., The SLU Foundation Board and the SLU Labor and Community 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.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position with a 70% on-site requirement
CUNY TITLE Higher Education Officer FLSA Exempt

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive plan and strategy for aligning external funding with the School’s vision, mission, and goals
Coordinate the School’s activities related to philanthropy, i.e., foundations and major donors Identify philanthropic funding opportunities, with a concentration on foundations and individual contributors
Develop and execute a professional donor stewardship program
Develop donor solicitations, create, and evaluate fund-raising appeals and provide regular progress reports to key stakeholders, Developing, monitoring, and evaluating fund-raising appeals and providing regular progress reports
Provide leadership and innovative thinking in developing new programs and community engagement activities that will appeal to foundations and private donors
Develop a close working relationship with CUNY’s Advancement Office to leverage existing fundraising infrastructure, create efficiencies, and multiply impact
Represent the School at events, meetings, and functions to enhance visibility, and foster positive relationships
Lead the organizational development of the SLU’s nascent Foundation, including the development of its Foundation Board of Directors, and ensuring that the Foundation develops best practices as they relate to governance, financial reporting, program accountability, and compliance

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience with foundations and other philanthropic organizations
Experience with social justice organizations
Excellent writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinker with a results driven approach
Demonstrated capacity to interact effectively with donors and institutional leaders, with a minimum of five years of experience in proven successful fund-raising activities
Excellent organizational and financial skills
Collaborative work style
Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans
Strong technology skills
Academic experience

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

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

Salary ranges from $119,995 - $141,858; 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.

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