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Job Title: Human Resources Manager

PVN ID: JJ-2507-006920

Category: Managerial and Professional

Job Description

General Description

The HR Manager is responsible for overall human resources functions at the Institute for Justice and Opportunity. The key functions are to manage the oversight and support the Institute’s human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee support, and HR compliance. The role will work closely with Institute leadership, RFCUNY HR Team and systems set up by John Jay's HR team. This is an ideal role for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to social justice.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:

As a champion of institutional, structural, and personal transformation, the John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity (The Institute) opens doors and eliminates barriers to success for people who have been involved in the criminal legal system. The Institute is one of twelve research entities that collectively comprise the Research Consortium of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The Institute has a diverse portfolio of projects that focus on identifying what it takes for people to live successfully in the community after justice involvement and on increasing the effectiveness of the professionals and systems working with them. Recognizing the transformational power of education, the Institute focuses much of its work on increasing access to higher education for people with criminal histories. The Institute’s comprehensive and strategic approach includes direct service, research, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. To learn more please visit our website: https://justiceandopportunity.org/

Other Duties

+ Support full-cycle recruitment for Institute staff positions (job postings, applicant tracking, scheduling interviews, coordinating hiring documentation)

+ Facilitate onboarding for new hires, including preparation of offer letters, onboarding schedules, and system access requests

+ Serve as a primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries from staff, providing accurate guidance on policies, procedures, and RFCUNY requirements

+ Maintain HR records and ensure data accuracy in RF CUNY systems and internal tracking tools

+ Assist in drafting position descriptions, updating organizational charts, and preparing HR-related reports

+ Design, develop, and coordinate performance evaluation timelines and communications

+ Ensure compliance with institutional policies, RF CUNY guidelines, and federal/state employment regulations

+ Contribute to developing and updating HR practices that promote equity and inclusion

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

+ At least 3 -5 years of HR experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit settings

+ Familiarity with HR systems (knowledge of RF CUNY systems a plus)

+ Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

+ High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

+ Commitment to the mission of the Institute and working with justice-impacted communities

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

To Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications for this role.

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.

Key Features

Department Institute for Justice and Opportunity

Status Full Time

Annual Salary Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Closing Date Sep 14, 2025 (Or Until Filled)

Bargaining Unit No

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