Administrative Manager (Programming and Operations) - Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice, Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute

Administrative Manager (Programming and Operations) - Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice, Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute

Job ID: 31054

Location: Hunter College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

POSITION DETAILS

The Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice, founded in 2014, is named for Ted Sorensen, who served as a lawyer, writer, and close adviser to President John F. Kennedy, and who was a leading voice on diplomacy as well as both domestic and international politics. In June 2025, the Center moved from CUNY School of Law to Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College and is expanding its work to support Hunter College’s 23,000 students and collaborate with faculty in a range of disciplines, including public policy, human rights, urban studies, international studies, and pre-law.

Hunter College, the largest of the senior colleges in The City University of New York system, is an anchor institution leveraging its intellectual, human, and physical capital in partnership with others to advance human understanding, spur innovation, and catalyze economic vibrancy. Roosevelt House, an integral part of Hunter College, has a three-fold mission: to educate students in public policy and human rights, to support faculty research, and to foster creative dialogue.

The Sorensen Center seeks a motivated, experienced, and strategic Administrative Prg & Ops Manager who is deeply interested in issues of international peace and justice to work under the supervision of the Executive Director in managing the Center’s operations and developing and executing the Center’s programming for students, faculty, and the public. The Administrative Programming & Operations Manager will manage Center events and other programs, work closely with Hunter College students, and support the Center’s external communications and donor engagement. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented and skilled at communicating with diverse stakeholders. Prior exposure to issues of international peace and justice and experience working in higher education will be helpful.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with the Sorensen Center Executive Director in creating and executing operational, programmatic, and strategic communications goals of the Sorensen Center, including work to:

• Develop and manage Center programming for students, faculty, and the public, including the Center’s Fellowship Program
• Represent the Center in engagements with students and student groups, including meetings with interested students and career support
• Collaborate and serve as Center’s point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating with departments across Roosevelt House and Hunter College, and with representatives of government, civil society, and the private sector, to develop and manage robust and engaging programming
• Execute fundraising and outreach strategies, including communications campaigns, and engage with individual and institutional donors
• Conceptualize and create the Center’s web and social media strategy and content
• In coordination with Roosevelt House team, manage and execute all logistical aspects of in-person and virtual event production, including scheduling, technical preparations, marketing, video and social media content output, and communications
• Manage physical and electronic records related to Center operations, including contact database and donor information
• Manage Center finances including budget tracking, processing financial documents, preparing financial reports, and annual budget planning
• Manage work study students and Research Assistants

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and six years related experience required.

Other qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to creatively problem-solve and manage competing responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn new systems and programs as the role may need.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external audiences.
• Ability to function independently as well as to cultivate and maintain mutually respectful, productive working relationships among members of the Roosevelt House, Hunter College, and CUNY communities (internal and external).
• Excellent writing and editing competency.
• Exposure and commitment to the ideals of international peace and justice.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages administrative and program activities of an academic or administrative unit.

• Manages administrative aspects of department operations such as admissions, recruitment, scheduling, facilities management, and events.
• Serves as Office Manager, supervising and training staff, managing financial operations and budgets, and coordinating technology, equipment, security, and building maintenance requirements.
• Represents management in meetings and activities related to department administration.
• Maintains archives, inventories, or collections of materials or records needed by the department.
• Works with fund-raising, marketing, technology, and other personnel to provide information and participate in Campus or University-wide initiatives.
• Collect information for, produce, and distribute department reports covering program, fiscal, and human resources issues
• Independently carries out unit activities such as approvals, student interactions, and participation in campus- or university-wide committees and projects.

Job Title Name: Administrative Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience, within approved range $74,249-$98,995.

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

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYFirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number. Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

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Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

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.