Program Manager, Practitioners in Residence Corps (PiRC) Position Available In New York, New York

Program Manager, Practitioners in Residence Corps (PiRC) Research Foundation of The City University of New York

• 4.2 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $75,000
• $80,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Management Customer service Microsoft Office 3 years High school diploma or GED Public health Organizational skills Scalability Senior level Communication skills Workforce development Time management Full Job Description Job Description General Description We build innovative educational and career development programs that strengthen and advance the City University of New York’s (CUNY) commitment to promoting equity and mobility for its students.

The CUNY Office of Careers & Industry Partnerships (OCIP) is dedicated to the mission of connecting academic pursuits with career competitiveness. OCIP works closely with industry to understand the skills required for the most in-demand jobs and trains CUNY students in those skills to prepare them for early and sustained career success. The Practitioners in Residence Corps (PiRC) is an initiative fostering student career success by bringing practitioners into CUNY classrooms to teach the skills and share insights that are in-demand and essential to building career growth. OCIP is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Program Manager to lead the expansion of the PiRC into the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. Reporting to the Assistant Director of OCIP and working closely with the Lead Program Manager, this role will be instrumental in building and managing relationships with industry leaders, aligning academic offerings with evolving workforce needs, and supporting the integration of Healthcare and Life Sciences sector professionals into CUNY classrooms as well as career-connected learning activities. The Program Manager will collaborate with CUNY faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders to create applied, industry-informed learning experiences that increase student career readiness across a range of health-related disciplines. This includes clinical, research, public health, biotech, health tech, and healthcare operations roles. Other Duties Program Development & Management

• 50% Design, launch, and manage a healthcare and life sciences-focused Practitioners in Residence Corps program in alignment with OCIP goals and campus needs Establish and continuously refine processes for recruiting, onboarding, training, supporting, and evaluating health sector professionals serving as instructors Identify relevant courses and curriculum needs across participating campuses and align them with current and emerging roles in the health and life sciences ecosystem Track program progress and industry developments, producing data-informed reports and insights on performance, reach, and trends Collaborate closely with teams to ensure that data is collected, clean, and consistent Contribute to external stakeholder/funder reporting Communication & Partnerships•40% Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with healthcare employers, professional associations, and related stakeholders across NYC Create compelling recruitment, onboarding, and engagement materials tailored for health sector professionals Represent OCIP at industry and campus events, contributing to high-level presentations, convenings, and stakeholder reports Serve as a liaison between campuses and external partners, facilitating effective collaboration and stakeholder feedback loops Other•10% Participate in internal meetings, professional development, and team planning sessions Contribute to cross-sector projects and perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma/GED required Foundational knowledge and/or demonstrated experience in healthcare and life sciences, with ability to build networks across subsectors within the industry such as healthcare technology, healthcare operations, biopharma, services, public health and more 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of 2 years in externally-facing roles involving collaboration with industry partners, employers, government entities, or academic stakeholders Demonstrated ability to engage, coordinate, and mobilize diverse stakeholders—including faculty, employers, and students—toward shared goals Strong customer service orientation and experience serving diverse communities and constituencies with professionalism and care A strong sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability in driving impact Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; highly adaptable with strong time management and decision-making skills Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize complex information clearly for diverse audiences Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and common productivity platforms (e.

g., Airtable, Asana, CRM tools, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with the CUNY system or other large public education systems; understanding of academic program structures and cultures Experience in healthcare workforce development, experiential learning initiatives, or cross-sector partnerships Proven success in designing, launching, and managing programs or initiatives from planning through implementation and continuous improvement Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making and improve program performance Experience designing processes and systems for scalability and sustainability Ability to think strategically and tactically; comfortable with problem-solving in ambiguous or evolving contexts Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of metrics frameworks and performance measurement tools Deep alignment with and commitment to OCIP’s mission connecting academic pursuits with career competitiveness Physical Requirements This position is located in a professional office environment and is currently hybrid, working 70% in person (7 days) in office and 30% remote (3 days) during every two-week payroll cycle. Laptop and other equipment may be provided if needed to support working remotely While performing these duties, the employee is required to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting items (up to 20 pounds), bending, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time. Reasonable accommodations will be made for employees with disabilities or other needs per RFCUNY policies Ability to travel to other CUNY sites as needed RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals About the Research Foundation 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. 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.