associate director development office

City University of New York

<div><p>Associate Director for Collaborative Strategies and Operations</p>
<p><b>POSITION DETAILS</b></p>
<p>The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.</p>
<p>ASAP supports motivated students earn an associate's degree within three years. The program emphasizes enriched academic, financial, and personal support, including comprehensive and personalized advisement, career development, academic support services, funding for tuition and textbooks and MTA OMNY cards. Reporting to the Director for Recruitment and Program Support, the Associate Director is responsible for engagement programs, support services and operations for over 6,000 students.</p>
<ul><li>Responsible for the supervision of Academic Support Services, Career Development, Engagement, Financial Aid, and Operations</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervise recruitment, onboarding, training, timesheet processing, and semester schedules for part-time staff &ndash; coaches, tutors and mentors. Serve as liaison to Human Resources.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Create structures to track student participation and evaluate program impact</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervise the development and implementation of academic and engagement interventions to support the retention of at-risk students</li></ul>
<ul><li>Guide the implementation of academic, professional and personal engagement initiatives to promote student success</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate with the Advisement and Recruitment teams to support the goals and priorities of ASAP</li></ul>
<ul><li>Cultivate professional relationships with college partners to advance engagement strategies for students</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervise and coordinate communication campaigns for students</li></ul>
<ul><li>Responsible for front desk operations and staff</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervise the distribution and accounting of all OMNY cards</li></ul>
<ul><li>Responsible for the tracking and distribution of programming materials and office supplies</li></ul>
<ul><li>All other duties assigned by the Director</li></ul>
<p><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></p>
<p>Minimum Qualifications:</p>
<p>Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required including two years of supervision.</p>
<p>Preferred Qualifications:</p>
<ul><li>Master's preferred with related experience</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience with program development and implementation</li></ul>
<ul><li>Demonstrated experience with staff supervision and training</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, and faculty</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proficiency managing multiple tasks and achieving strict deadlines</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Access and Excel) with an aptitude to learn new systems as needed</li></ul>
<ul><li>Weekly late nights as needed</li></ul>
<p><b>CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p>Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.</p>
<p>Reporting to the ASAP Director, the ASAP Manager is responsible for the daily administration of ASAP program activities.</p>
<ul><li><p>Establishes semester block programs and manages and schedules all other academic support activities such as tutoring and workshops</p></li>
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Supervises planning and implementation of ASAP summer programming, including summer course taking, workshops, and the ASAP summer institute, and other special student activities</p></li>
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Assists Financial Aid, Registrar, and Bursar in evaluating student eligibility, finalizing registration, and verifying tuition charges</p></li>
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Assists the ASAP Director with required reporting and collaboration with other college units</p></li>
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Monitors and assesses data reports on a regular basis to ensure movement towards ASAP success benchmarks and to determine student support needs</p></li>
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Oversees advisement and delivery of comprehensive support services to ASAP students</p></li>
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Supervises professional and support staff</p></li>
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Performs related duties as assigned</p></li>
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<p><b>CUNY TITLE</b></p>
<p>Higher Education Associate</p>
<p><b>FLSA</b></p>
<p>Exempt</p>
<p><b>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</b></p>
<p>Salary range is $102,408 - $113,982. Salary commensurate with education and experience.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><b>HOW TO APPLY</b></p>
<p>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:</p>
<p>https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=1&amp;JobOpeningId=32347&amp;PostingSeq=1</p>
<p>Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service &ndash;&gt;Careers.</p>
<p><b>CLOSING DATE</b></p>
<p>July 1, 2026</p>
<p><b>JOB SEARCH CATEGORY</b></p>
<p>CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional</p>
<p><b>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</b></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><b>Job ID: </b>32347</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Borough of Manhattan CC</p>
<p><b>Job Type: </b>Full-Time</p></div>

Associate Director for Collaborative Strategies and Operations

Lady D

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Managing Director

Borough of Manhattan Community College

<p>MEN&rsquo;S &amp; WOMEN'S TRACK &amp; FIELD ASSISTANT COACH (Part-Time)</p><p>BMCC participates as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in Region XV.</p><p>The Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting with all facets of the Men's &amp; Women's Track &amp; Field program and student-athletes, including, but not limited to, recruiting, scouting, coaching, administrative responsibilities, game preparation, monitoring student-athletes&rsquo; academic progress, maintaining discipline and development programs, pre- and post-conditioning, and any additional duties assigned by the Director of Athletics or designee.</p><p>Prior collegiate running experience preferred, and at least two years of coaching experience is required. Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations is necessary. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred; associate degree required. Strong organizational skills and the ability to recruit, mentor and supervise coaching staff will be vital. Valid driver&rsquo;s license preferred.</p><p>All inquiries should be sent to Matthew Ruiz, Director of Athletics &amp; Recreation, at mruiz@bmcc.cuny.edu.</p><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: $6,000.00 per year</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10007</p>

Assistant Coach - Cross Country and Track & Field

The Metropolitan Opera

<div><div>The Social Media Assistant is an organized, analytical and creative individual who plays a key role in the management and creation of organic social media content for the Metropolitan Opera. This role works closely with the wider Marketing, Editorial, Graphics, and Video teams, and is under the supervision of the Director of Digital Marketing. This position will administer the Met&rsquo;s organic social media channels and serve as general support for the Marketing team, collaborating with staff from across the organization in order to address key sales, communication and business needs.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Primary Responsibilities</b></h3><div>
<ul><li>Under the direction of the Director of Digital Marketing, manage the Met&rsquo;s social media channels to support the overall marketing strategy and sales needs. This includes the scheduling and monitoring of daily social media posts across all channels as well as writing posts when needed.</li>
<li>Maintain the Met&rsquo;s ongoing social media calendar, working to incorporate content to support sales needs while driving engagement and audience growth. Serve as a resource and gatekeeper to other departments seeking to add content to the social schedule.</li>
<li>Community engagement and monitoring: foster engagement by responding to comments when necessary, reposting/sharing fan and artist content, directing feedback to appropriate internal teams, and reporting content that is against community guidelines.</li>
<li>Support the Director of Digital Marketing, Content Producer, and colleagues across Marketing and Editorial to coordinate social media opportunities, including opening nights, behind the scenes social, offsite outreach events etc. Edit and post content in real time as needed.</li>
<li>Work with the Director of Digital Marketing to identify opportunities to insert the Met into relevant social conversations through reactive content.</li>
<li>Contribute to reporting, providing weekly reviews to the internal team and creating ad-hoc reports for the senior team as requested.</li>
<li>Assist with partnership promotional opportunities.</li>
<li>Assist with the management of paid social campaigns as needed</li>
<li>Manage content playlists for Front of House digital screens including creation and scheduling of content</li>
<li>Provide Live in HD partners with approved content for social media and email promotion</li>
<li>At the direction of the Live in HD Marketing and Distribution Associate, Project manage the delivery of Live in HD trailers and video content for social media, web, and cinema placements</li>
<li>Support other members of the marketing and media teams as necessary.</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Skills and Qualifications</b></h3><div>
<ul><li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent</li>
<li>Minimum of 1 years professional experience in social media marketing or content development, preferably within a large organization</li>
<li>Passion for social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management</li>
<li>Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills</li>
<li>A creative mind, able to think outside of the box while still working within organizational structure</li>
<li>Strong copywriting and editing skills</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li>
<li>Supremely detail oriented and able to prioritize in high-pressure environment</li>
<li>Experience using social media scheduling and analytics software such as Sprout Social</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite an advantage</li>
<li>Knowledge of opera and/or passion for the arts required</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Demands</b></h3><div>
<ul><li>Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear</li>
<li>Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion and to stand, walk, reach, bend</li>
<li>Occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment</li>
<li>Must work well as a part of a large team, collaborating across departments, and also individually</li>
<li>Must be available to work evenings and weekends as requested, and as needed for activities such as special events, social media and photography opportunities</li>
</ul></div><div><b>The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.</b></div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Social Media Assistant

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

<div><p>At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.</p><p></p><p><b>
 Success at SOM Means</b></p><ul><li><p>
Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.</p></li><li><p>
Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.</p></li><li><p>
Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.</p></li><li><p>
Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.</p></li><li><p>
Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Position Overview</b></p><p><br>
The Workplace Design &amp; Strategy Director is a dynamic client-facing design and subject matter expert who implements design strategy to win and lead all phases of workplace projects. This professional demonstrates a clear understanding of workplace strategy, processes and data. They develop and implement strategic design initiatives that summarize and align with client goals and objectives; develop and confirm client program; and translate these into spatial opportunities. The Workplace Design &amp; Strategy Director recruits, supervises and mentors a team including Design Strategists and Workplace Designers to pursue, win, and execute workplace design projects.</p><p></p><p>
This leader builds and maintains strong client relationships and plays an active role in business development and pursuits. Together with their team, the Workplace Design &amp; Strategy Director works on multiple projects and leads the workplace strategy team. They maintain an outward-facing profile as a workplace design thought leader and actively lead internal initiatives to grow and facilitate the design strategy practice within SOM.</p><p></p><p><b>
Business Development, Marketing and Communication</b></p><p></p><p>
The Workplace Design &amp; Strategy Director will collaborate and guide members of the interiors practice team in the development, production, promotion, and marketing of SOM&rsquo;s Workplace Design / Strategy services and contribute to implementing the strategic growth model of the practice. Together with their team and other Leaders, they will guide business development strategy including market research, creating new business development opportunities, participating in public speaking engagements and conferences, and actively pursue leads. The Workplace Design &amp; Strategy Director will be a steward of SOM and serve as a role model of expertise and communication in all areas of responsibility.</p><p></p><p><b>
Position Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>
Lead a multi-disciplinary team working closely with companies across a wide range of data-driven projects from imagining the future of work to optimizing global real estate portfolios.</p></li><li><p>
Leads a team to analyze and interpret client needs and aspirations into spatial scenarios. Leads the creation of early-phase project delivery and content creation utilizing: quantitative data, project benchmarking, digital tools and software.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to collaborate with Design Leadership to plan, organize, direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts for the technical, design and/or management aspects of a project team, through all phases of a project, with minimal oversight from Principal and/or Partner.</p></li><li><p>
Provides technical/design/management leadership and support for the development of the design concept from pursuit through Schematic Design in collaboration with a Principal or Partner.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborative and professional work ethic; leads by example motivating project teams in an inclusive and positive approach.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrates knowledge of Interiors and Architecture Industry Best Practices including programming, planning, and design.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Interior Architecture and Architectural design and leading teams through workplace planning and design concept development (hospitality and/or residential as applicable), design and detailing standards, building materials, building systems, current and applicable building and fire codes, FF&amp;E, construction techniques and current market cost(s) costing trends.</p></li><li><p>
Participates in the planning, scheduling, and organization of project plans for design, technical, and/or project management tools/documents (as applicable) relative to project parameters and in collaboration with senior project team leaders.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrates leadership in terms of implementing SOM standard procedures and protocols for the technical, design and/or management aspects of a project to assure continuity, coordination and consistency of project documentation across the firm in support of overall office wide goals.</p></li><li><p>
Supports appropriate project documents reviews (design phase documents, technical documents and/or project management tools/documents) and quality control of associated documents in accordance with SOM&rsquo;s quality control program.</p></li><li><p>
Leads and delivers creative and innovative solutions to complex problems and guides the team in the development of appropriate research and documentation to support these solutions.</p></li><li><p>
Participates in marketing and business development efforts, including identifying opportunities to grow the practice through engagement with new and existing clients.</p></li><li><p>
Support the development of proposals that articulate process, scope, and fee related to workplace and workplace strategy</p></li><li><p>
Plays a leadership role in the development of pitch materials with the internal team and leads client and stakeholder presentations.</p></li><li><p>
This role includes an average of 2 days per week on billable project work, 2 days per week on approved marketing and new business development efforts and one day per week for initiatives related to approved workplace strategy initiatives.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Leadership Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>
Actively leads multiple projects, teams, and initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Established as a firmwide resource in an area of expertise for market, discipline, or department.</p></li><li><p>
Directly trains and mentors team members and, more broadly, architectural, engineers, interiors, planning and graphics staff in the office and at large as appropriate.</p></li><li><p>
Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review, interviews, and leveraging personal network.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge. Advocates for sustainable approaches at an office-wide scale.</p></li><li><p>
Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures. Responsible for financial and legal risk management of projects.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>
Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design.</p></li><li><p>
Licensed in state of practice or must be NCIDQ Certified; LEED accreditation preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Minimum of 15 years of experience in design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a large or renowned design firm.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions effectively to clients and teams.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</p></li><li><p>
Exceptional portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, highlighting innovative approaches and successful client solutions.</p></li><li><p>
General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.</p></li><li><p>
Proficiency with data analysis, visualization and management specifically with regard to workplace performance data and survey data.</p></li><li><p>
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.</p></li><li><p>
Enthusiastic collaborator and ability to work cross-disciplinary.</p></li><li><p>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, as well as data analytic software such as Excel and Google Sheets.</p></li><li><p>
Strong portfolio demonstrating command of fundamental communication design including composition, graphics, and persuasive writing.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.</p><p></p><p>
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $150,000 to $200,000.</p><p></p><p>
For more about SOM: www.som.com<br>
</p><p></p><br>
<p><b>Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).</b><b> </b>Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.</p></div>

Workplace Design & Strategy Director

Big Spaceship

<div><p>At Big Spaceship, we're explorers, not settlers. We partner with ambitious brands ready to venture into new territory, push creative boundaries, and lead rather than follow.</p><p>
We're a full-service creative shop built for brands that want to break new ground. Our diverse team of entrepreneurial spirits, creative minds, and makers brings bold ideas to life for some of the world's most innovative and culturally connected brands. If you thrive on exploration, creative risk-taking, and charting new paths, you belong here.</p><p>
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Designer to join our team. This role will focus on crafting high-quality digital-first design work across a variety of marketing and communication touchpoints, blending strong conceptual thinking with refined execution. This role will work closely with an Associate Creative Director team, a designer and report into the Group Creative Director.</p><p>
The work is for a global financial professional accreditation organization in the regulated finance space. The program is similar in scope and importance to a professional certification or licensing exam for financial practitioners and advisors. The environment is complex, detail-driven, and highly regulated, with multiple concurrent initiatives and opportunities to elevate the creative standard.</p>
Role + Responsibilities<ul><li>
Digital design for a variety of deliverables.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with creative teams to develop campaign visual systems spanning digital platforms, out-of-home placements, display advertising, email, and more</li><li>
Apply strong knowledge of best practices across digital and traditional media, with a particular emphasis on precision and clarity in regulated environments</li><li>
Contribute to ideation for campaigns and design solutions, bringing strong foundational design thinking and awareness of current visual trends</li><li>
Participate in the development of pre-production materials such as moodboards, storyboards, visual references, and lightweight prototypes where needed</li><li>
Work fluidly across disciplines, maintaining strong communication and alignment between design, strategy, and production partners</li><li>
Quickly respond to feedback and iterate effectively, balancing creative ambition with business and regulatory constraints</li><li>
Maintain a high level of craft and attention to detail, especially in systems where accuracy and consistency are critical</li><li>
Present work clearly and confidently, articulating design decisions with strong rationale</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
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6+ years of professional design experience in an agency or studio environment</li><li>
Strong portfolio demonstrating digital design systems, and high-craft execution</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design tools for layout, visual design, and presentation</li><li>
Comfortable using modern AI-assisted tools for ideation, image generation, and creative exploration</li><li>
Strong understanding of designing within regulated or compliance-heavy industries (finance experience strongly preferred but not required)</li><li>
Experience designing across digital-first environments, with attention to visual systems and scalable assets</li><li>
Strong communication skills and ability to clearly express design rationale to both creative and non-creative stakeholders</li><li>
Highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy and consistency across systems</li><li>
Passion for design culture and for building thoughtful, future-facing creative solutions</li></ul><br>
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Benefits</b><p></p><p><b><br>
The salary band for this role is $100,000 - $125,000. Where a prospective new hire's base salary will fall within this band depends on several factors including their qualifications and experience, the skill level required in the role, market rates, and the salaries of existing crew members at Big Spaceship within the same role to maintain equity.</b></p></div><p></p>

Temp to Perm Senior Designer

The New York Public Library

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h3><div><br>
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Overview</b><br>
The Development Department at The New York Public Library raises funds from private sources to support the mission and vision of The New York Public Library. The team is made up of a dynamic group of development and events professionals who together represent expertise in all areas of fundraising, including individual, corporate, foundation and government grants, special events, membership, planned giving, and systems management. The Development Department raises over $26 million in Annual Fund and over $90 million overall each year.<br>
</div><div>The Library is seeking a dynamic and experienced development professional to increase revenue from foundations, corporate partners, and government grants. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Institutional Giving &amp; Government Grants leads the creation and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for building and sustaining a pipeline of support for both the Annual Fund, totaling $4 million annually, as well as major support for restricted priorities across the Library. The Director works cross-departmentally to identify opportunities and meet funding needs for education programs, curators, public engagement, exhibitions, and collections, among other areas.<br>
</div><div>In partnership with the CDO, the Director collaborates with senior leaders throughout the institution to manage and grow existing grants, identify and pursue new funding opportunities, and build the institutional giving portfolio. This role works closely with the Finance team to manage and report on grants.<br>
</div><div><b>We are looking for someone we can count on to:</b></div><div>
<b>Own</b>:</div><ul><li>
Build and maintain a personal portfolio of prospects across foundations, corporate partners, and government grants.</li></ul><div>
<b>Teach</b>:</div><ul><li>
Oversee and mentor the Institutional Giving team</li></ul><div><b>
Learn:</b></div><ul>
<li>Stay up to date with the fundraising priorities of the President and Chief Development Officer</li>
<li>Understand the department&rsquo;s operations relating to the Raiser&rsquo;s Edge database and data entry, reporting, list management, and gift processing procedures</li>
</ul><div><b>Improve</b>:</div><ul>
<li>Cultivate donor relationships between key NYPL Senior Leaders and respective prospects and donors giving institutionally</li>
<li>Develop new ways to engage prospective, lapsed, and new donors</li>
</ul><div><b>Some expectations for this role are that within:</b></div><div>
<b>1 month</b>, this person will:</div><ul><li>
Understand all current major fundraising priorities and be introduced to relevant NYPL Senior Leadership that they might be working with</li></ul><div>
<b>3 months</b>, this person will:</div><ul><li>
Have conducted significant outreach to donors identified as prospects and will be taking meetings</li></ul><div>
<b>6 months and beyond</b>, this person will:</div><ul>
<li>Be on track to meet Foundations &amp; Government Grants and Corporate giving goals for the fiscal year</li>
<li>Have brought in new institutional donors</li>
</ul><div><b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
</div><div>Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Institutional Giving executes short and long-term plans for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a pipeline of institutions serving as prospects and donors to the Library&rsquo;s restricted priorities. The Director will be part of a team of high performing fundraisers to increase revenue.</div><ul>
<li>Oversee and grow contributions from foundations, government grants, and corporate partners, raising $4 million for the Annual Fund and close 5-, 6- and 7-figure gifts that support the Library&rsquo;s restricted priorities</li>
<li>Implement a strategic and aggressive moves management program to upgrade support from current donors</li>
<li>Conduct outreach to new prospective foundations and corporations who may be interested in supporting the Library.</li>
<li>Personally manage a portfolio of high-level institutional donors</li>
<li>Steward institutional donors and develop prospect relationships through the Library&rsquo;s unique engagement opportunities and events</li>
<li>Manage and mentor a team of seven staff for Institutional Giving &amp; Government Grants</li></ul><br>
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Required Education, Experience &amp; Skills</b></h3><div><b><br>
Required Education and Certifications</b></div><div>
Bachelor's Degree required
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<b>Required Experience</b>
</div><ul><li>7 to 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in cultural institutions</li>
<li>A proven track record of achieving fundraising goals</li>
</ul><div><b>Required Skills</b></div><ul>
<li>Flexibility and patience with changing priorities and deadlines</li>
<li>Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to establish necessary rapport with high-level donors and trustees</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with colleagues both within the department and across the Library</li>
<li>Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Strong analytical and computer skills</li>
<li>Experience working with a relational database a necessity, preferably Raiser's Edge, as well as MS Office</li>
</ul><div><b>Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Direct experience training and managing front line fundraisers</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
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Core Values</b><br>
<i>All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:</i>
</div><ul><li>Be <b>Helpful</b> to patrons and colleagues</li>
<li>Be <b>Resourceful</b> in solving problems</li>
<li>Be <b>Curious</b> in all aspects of your work</li>
<li>Be <b>Welcoming</b> and <b>Inclusive</b>
</li></ul><div><b>Work Environment</b></div><ul>
<li>Office Environment</li>
<li>May require travel throughout NYC</li>
</ul><div><b>Physical Duties</b></div><ul>
<li>Limited physical effort required</li>
<li>May require travel throughout NYC</li>
</ul><div><b>Pre-Placement</b> <b>Physical Required?</b>
</div><ul><li>No</li></ul><div><b>
Union/Non Union</b></div><ul><li>
 Non-Union</li></ul><div><b>
FLSA Status</b></div><ul><li>
Exempt</li></ul><div><b>
Schedule</b></div><ul><li>
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; some nights/weekends as required</li></ul><div>
<i>This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.</i><br>
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<b><i>The New York Public Library</i></b><i> </i><b><i>Salary Statement</i></b>
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At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.</div><div></div><div><br>
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
About The New York Public Library</b></h3><div>
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations&mdash;including research and branch libraries&mdash;throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.</div></div>

Director, Institutional Giving & Government Grants

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