New York, NY, 10176, USA
New York, NY, 10176, USA
New York, NY, 10176, USA
New York, NY, 10176, USA
New York, NY, 10176, USA
Posted: 08-Jul-25
Location: New York, NY, 10176, USA
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Internal Number: 30408
HR Manager - Graduate Assistants & Adjuncts
POSITION DETAILS
The Graduate Center (GC) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at the City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master's programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center's commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including ASRC.
The Graduate Center benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni-who in tum teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City's intellectual and cultural life.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) supports a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive employee community at the Graduate Center and at its affiliated CUNY colleges and professional schools, which include Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, Macaulay Honors College and School of Labor and Urban Studies. The HR Manager for Graduate Assistants and Adjuncts will manage the graduate assistant and adjunct population at the GC and its professional schools. This position reports to the Deputy Director of HR.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assessesworkflows/procedurestoidentifyredundancies,gaps/flaws;inconsultationwith senior HR leaders, plan and execute corrective actions to eliminate inefficiencies to build more robust and effective operation(s)/service(s); monitors and assesses progress via established metrics, and adjusts asneeded.
- Performsauditsonsystem(s)entries,records,etc.toensuredataaccuracyandalignment with college?s and CUNY?s standards; rectifies data issues.
- Manages and develops staff; establishes and conveys performance and productivity standards; assesses/gauges service/performance levels and takes corrective action as needed.
- Serves as a thought partner with internal and external constituents to devise service/operations enhancement strategies and tactics; executes tactics, monitor and provide feedback.
- Partakes in or leads meetings and/or projects; serves as HR representative on Graduate Assistant and Adjunct matters; developsandmaintainsStandardOperatingProcedures(SOPs)asreferenceand/ortraining guides; establishes and maintains units? contingency plans; ensures that staff?s knowledge and skills are current and at standard.
- Audits entries in CUNYfirst to ensure accuracy in data submitted for payment; partners with Payroll to investigate and resolve pay issues.
- Partners with Deputy Director of HR to facilitate salary advancements for Graduate Assistants, when necessary; monitors and tracks repayments.
- Investigatescomplexmatters related to employment;preparesfindings/reportsandrecommendscorrective actions; collaborates with Provost Office, Business Office, Payroll Central, International Students Office, etc., to resolve situations as needed.
- Overall responsibility for planning, executing and managing the One Stop (Graduate Assistant Orientations) process.
- Performother relateddutiesasneeded.
All full-time and part-time CUNY staff are expected to work in-person at their campus office 70% of their work time. For full-time staff, this is equivalent to 7 out of 10 days of in-person work in a two-week period (e.g., 7 days in-person, 3 days remote). This hybrid work schedule is subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.
A preferred candidate should have:
- Working knowledge of CUNYFirst, Graduate Assistant and Adjunct populations.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages a portfolio of Human Resources programs and operations at the College level.
- Assumes responsibility for delivery of one or more human resources programs, which may include recruitment, performance management, labor relations, pay administration, recordkeeping, and/or human resources technology
- Manages staff responsible for carrying out operations in the Human Resources office
- Directly supports College department chairs and managers in staff planning, recruiting, hiring, and resolving sensitive personnel issues regarding their employees
- Provides guidance on the impact of laws and regulations, CUNY policies, and collective bargaining agreements
- Provides outreach to employees and provides communications such as meetings, newsletters, and web sites
- Compiles accurate and well-organized reports
- Assists management with developing policies, procedures, and programs to support Human Resources' objectives
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: HR Manager
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$86,645-$96,602/year (salary will increase to $94,909-$105,816 as of 9/1/25 per the new contract)
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
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CLOSING DATE
July 21, 2025
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.
Job ID
30408Location
Graduate Center
