Job Description:PVN #: N018
Closing Date: Open until filled
Department: CUNY School of Professional Studies
Location: Temporarily Remote

The CUNY School of Professional Studies:

For over 15 years, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) has been leading online education in New York. Notable for offering the most online bachelor’s and master’s degree options at the City University of New York, and for serving transfer students as the University system’s only undergraduate all-transfer college, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor’s degree, progress from an associate’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers.

The School’s growth has been remarkable, with twenty-four degrees launched since 2006. Enrollment has risen by more than 30% in the last four years to over 4,000 students in the credit-bearing programs. Thousands more are enrolled in non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs. In addition, the School has an active alumni network and has established the CUNY SPS Foundation, which offers multiple scholarship opportunities to current students.

CUNY SPS has consistently been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country’s top online institutions. This year, the School was ranked in the top 2% in the nation on the publisher’s list of the 2021 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.

Reporting to the Events Manager, the Events Associate will be responsible for project management and execution of events from conceptualization to completion. This includes, but is not limited to, creation of event registration and communication plans, audience development, event documentation, creation of collateral, staffing, vendor management, décor, day of execution, budgeting and invoice processing.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the planning and execution of select special events at the CUNY School of Professional Studies, such as guest speakers, lectures, panel discussions, Commencement activities, and academic celebrations
• Act as project manager with internal clients and stakeholders throughout the planning process, conduct regular meetings with in house teams and/or external vendors to ensure seamless provision of service
• Create event registration sites and communications utilizing web based software (currently Swoogo, Zoom, and Constant Contact)
• Pack, transport, and position materials up to 25 pounds for various event set ups at different locations
• Assist with audience development research
• Research event venues and confirm bookings
• Place catering orders
• Arrange for accessibility accommodations
• Coordinate appropriate staffing through mix of event hosts, fellow staff, and student volunteers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment
• At least 3 years prior experience directly managing events
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgment, diplomacy, discretion, attention to detail, strong work ethic
• Demonstrates creative, proactive, hospitality-centered thinking
• Highly organized and able to communicate information quickly and clearly
• Ability to network and build strong relationships with a wide variety of personality types
• Ability to set priorities and work efficiently under pressure with accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency with web based software such as Swoogo, Zoom, and Constant Contact
• Ability to provide portfolio of work showcasing events managed
• Occasional night and weekend hours and local off-site work required

Note: While the Events Associate/Non-Teaching Adjunct positon is currently remote, the selected finalist is expected to have access to a laptop/computer, internet and phone access to perform most job duties and responsibilities. Upon return to normal campus operations, this position will transition to our physical office located at 119 W 31st Street, New York, NY 10001.

Salary Range: $44.69 – $48.36 per hour (hourly rate based on CUNY’s Non-Teaching Adjunct salary scale, commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Hours: Part-time (approximately 15 hours per week with flexibility leading up to an event date). Occasional night and weekend hour may be required.

Please send resume, cover letter and contact information of three (3) professional references to:

CUNY SPS Events Associate/Non-Teaching Adjunct Search
Heather Zeman, Events Manager
Email: events@sps.cuny.edu

CUNY SPS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer:

https://sps.cuny.edu/about/policies

The CUNY School of Professional Studies complies with the Clery Act and copies of its annual report on security policies and statistics are available in its Security Office.

All prospective candidates must be able to be certified as eligible to work under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

The CUNY School of Professional Studies verifies education and experience statements.