Academic Center Manager - Center for Black Literature

Job ID

Location

Medgar Evers College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-three colleges within the dynamic City University New York {CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community, currently enrolling 7,000 students in degree programs.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Center for Black Literature, the Academic Center Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Oversight and management of program support for the Center's literary and writing programs;
• Oversight and development of the Center's public literary programs, presented in collaboration with
• MEC, NYC cultural and educational institutions, and CBL partners
• Coordination of the National Black Writers Conference; Oversight of the virtual events production of literary programs;
• Oversight and management of the publication of CBL's literary journal, program anthologies, special
• event program booklets, and collateral promotional materials;
• Program liaison for the Center for Black Literature in literary, educational, and arts organizations; and Represent the Center at literary events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience leading literary programs and fostering literary conversations and programs among a range of authors, scholars, and creative artists.
• Relevant background and experience in literature, creative writing, or professional writing
• Strong interest in and commitment to promoting literature, the humanities, and the work of the
• Center for Black Literature

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages a College's specialized academic and/or research center operations under the direction of a senior administrator.

• Implements and monitors comprehensive curriculum development program; makes recommendations to improve Center policies and procedures
• Delivers a schedule of courses and workshops; analyzes programming outcomes
• Oversees Center's budget and daily administration
• Assists Director with developing funding and resource strategies
• Prepares reports for management; may write grant proposals
• May manage professional and/or clerical staff
• May act on behalf of Director in his/her absence
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Center Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$79,188-$82,298

Salary 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.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

October 15, 2023

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.