Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: BROOKLYN COLLEGE Bargaining Unit: No Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) seeks a part-time Content Specialist to curate and manage program content for its DYCD-funded COMPASS programs. The Content Specialist oversees and supports the implementation of activities led by Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and other instructors, and collaborates with the BCCP team and school administration to review and select appropriate curricula. The Content Specialist supports staff through observation, coaching, training, and professional development to ensure program quality. The Content Specialist participates in ongoing professional development and contributes to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Key

Responsibilities

Curate and manage program content aligned with program objectives, promoting youth social, emotional, and physical well-being while complementing school-day learning. Collaborate with the BCCP team and school administration to identify and select curricula, as needed, to support participants’ academic and social-emotional growth. Provide staff (e.g., Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and other instructors) support through observation, supervision, coaching, training, and professional development to maintain high program quality. Review and, if necessary, develop lesson plans for scheduled activities. Dedicate at least 9 hours per week to each assigned program (up to 3 programs). Lead the implementation of Mental Health Supports (template provided) by ensuring staff comply with DYCD’s mental health requirements. Comply with NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC regulations. Communicate program needs and share feedback with the Leadership Team. Attend weekly check-ins with supervisor and participate in ongoing professional development provided by BCCP and DYCD’s professional development partners. Carry out additional duties as needed to support the evolving needs of the program. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory position, including management and development of program content, staff supervision, training, and coaching. Advanced knowledge of NYC DOE Public School system Strong organizational and communication skills Commitment to equity and to implementing culturally responsive teaching practices Strong interest in community work and youth development Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (2 - 5:30 pm, 19 hours per week) About BCCP: The Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of RFCUNY, is a community-based organization that provides youth development programs connecting Brooklyn College with surrounding neighborhoods. Through after-school and extracurricular initiatives in NYC Public Schools and at the Brooklyn College Art Lab (BCAL), BCCP offers holistic, interdisciplinary programming rooted in the principles of Positive Youth Development. Our activities empower students, spark creativity, and support their academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while strengthening connections among youth, families, and the broader community.

Pay Range

$35 per hour RFCUNY

Benefits

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Benefits

and Accruals Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.