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: BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN C. C. Bargaining Unit: No Develop, create, and schedule engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms. Maintain a consistent posting schedule (approximately 1–2 posts per day, as appropriate). Capture photos and short-form videos during program activities, workshops, research events, and student engagement initiatives. Monitor social media trends and incorporate relevant, student-friendly content into program marketing. Respond to comments and messages as directed while maintaining a professional online presence. Track engagement metrics and recommend strategies to increase student participation and program visibility. Content Development Create graphics, reels, stories, and promotional materials highlighting: STEP CSTEP My Sister's Keeper (MSK) Women in STEM Undergraduate Research Student success stories Faculty spotlights Workshops, events, and deadlines Develop content that is authentic, relatable, and engaging for both high school and college student audiences. Ensure messaging is appropriate for each program's target audience. Website & Digital Communications Assist with updating program websites and online content. Upload application information, announcements, newsletters, and event materials. Ensure information posted online is current and accurate. Office Support Assist with marketing campaigns for Office of Research initiatives. Support event promotion before, during, and after programs. Help organize and maintain digital media libraries, including photos and videos. Perform other communications and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current student preferred. Interest in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism, STEM education, or a related field. Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creative thinker with the ability to develop engaging content for diverse audiences. Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines. Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
Pay Range
$22.00/hour RFCUNY
Benefits
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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.