University Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice Chancellor and COO

About the role

The Senior Advisor reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer (EVC and COO) and leads strategic initiatives across the University. They support the EVC and COO in managing complex projects and fostering communication and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the EVC and Central Office executives to develop, implement, and enhance strategic initiatives and innovation.
• Initiates, plans, and manages complex, large-scale projects across functional areas.
• Serves as the lead out of the EVC’s office for major real estate projects and initiatives.
• Develops productive and collaborative relationships with senior level administration and external parties.
• Serves as a liaison to the University’s Office of the EVC and COO on matters related to Budget and Finance, Facilities Planning, Construction and Management, Computing and Information Services, and AI in Operations.
• Oversees the successful execution of high priority, cross-functional operations and projects and communicates priorities to internal and external constituencies.
• Serves as a subject matter expert, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them, and administers and implements new policies and revisions to current policies and practices in collaboration with the EVC and other senior executives.
• Affirms and articulates the EVC’s vision and leadership.
• Represents the EVC, as appropriate, to University and external groups and committees.
• Researches issues, prepares and presents reports, briefings, presentations, and responses on a variety of policies, projects, and strategic issues.
• Reviews Research Foundation or other entities for fundraising and corporate ventures.
• Enhances and/or develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the services delivered.

Qualifications

• This position is in CUNY’s Executive Compensation Plan.
• Minimum: A Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience.
• Preferred: Proven track record of working collaboratively with Senior Management Teams; strong work ethic, character, and personal integrity; collaborative, relationship-building, and interpersonal communications skills; proactive and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; experience with high-level negotiations and strategic communications; demonstrated knowledge of higher education principles, practices, and procedures; familiarity with New York State and City politics and priorities; strong interpersonal skills; ability to foster collaboration; ability and availability to travel across New York City and work evening hours as needed.