Director of Public Engagement & Institute Programs (Hybrid)

Position Details The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban and Community Studies. It collaborates with other CUNY units to provide college‑credit programs that give workers the academic and technical skills needed for professional advancement. SLU faculty include distinguished scholars and expert practitioners in government, labor, and public service. The School’s Joseph S. Murphy Institute collaborates with New York City labor unions to serve the educational, policy, and research needs of unions, allied organizations, and their members. The Institute conducts applied research, offers leadership development programs, hosts monthly forums and annual national conferences, and publishes articles, books, and a labor journal to promote debate on issues critical to organized labor and working‑class communities. NOTE: Until further notice this is a hybrid position, eligible to work both remotely and in the office. Responsibilities Lead content development, big‑picture planning, and alignment of Institute programs and initiatives to the mission of the school and institute. Direct all aspects of Public Engagement at the Institute, including public forums, conferences, the TV show City Works!, and the podcast Reinventing Solidarity. Oversee the Institute’s national labor journal New Labor Forum, including strategic planning, evaluation, and budgetary oversight of Institute projects and programs. Lead ongoing Institute projects and develop new collaborations with the school, unions, and other partnerships that support the mission of SLU. Develop, direct, and assess non‑credit programming and training for social justice advocates and leaders. Oversee, with the Director of Worker Education, the Murphy Institute’s Worker Education Initiative to strengthen professional opportunities for union workers. Carry out various Institute‑wide projects as assigned by the Dean. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and eight years of relevant experience required. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Degree in the social sciences or a related field. Broad knowledge of U.S. and international labor movements. Knowledge of racial and economic justice organizations and campaigns. Strong team/staff leadership experience. Experience in development and management of public programming. Executive editorial experience. Knowledge of popular education methodology and non‑credit curriculum development. Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners. Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills. Strong administrative and computer skills. Compensation and Benefits $122,201 – $141,643 salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY’s benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to a wide range of academic, arts, and athletic programs. Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and Italian Americans to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including gender identity or sexual orientation. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job Title: Director Location: School of Labor & Urban Studies Job Type: Full‑Time Job ID: 32189 Closing Date: Open Until Filled #J-18808-Ljbffr The City University of New York