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Job Title: Assistant Director – Herbert H. Lehman College Foundation

PVN ID: LE-2511-007100

Category: Managerial and Professional

Job Description

General Description

The Assistant Director of the Herbert H. Lehman College Foundation supports the Executive Director in managing the daily operations, fiscal integrity, and strategic initiatives of the Foundation. The Assistant Director plays a vital role in strengthening the Foundation’s administrative, financial, and philanthropic activities in alignment with Lehman College’s mission and the goals of the Office of Institutional Advancement.

The successful candidate will bring a blend of financial acumen, operational efficiency, and relationship-building skills to ensure the effective stewardship of donor contributions, endowment funds, and scholarships.

Other Duties

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director will:

+ Assist in the oversight of the Foundation’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and preparation of financial and audit reports.

+ Support fiduciary governance for multiple Foundation accounts, endowments, and restricted funds.

+ Coordinate the timely and accurate processing of gifts, scholarships, and grants in compliance with Foundation policies and donor intent.

+ Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and systems that strengthen efficiency and accountability.

+ Serve as a liaison between the Foundation, the Lehman College Office of Institutional Advancement, and other internal and external stakeholders.

+ Contribute to the planning and execution of donor cultivation and fundraising events, including the annual Lehman College friend and fundraiser.

+ Maintain accurate documentation and digital records for all Foundation activities, including board materials, contracts, and financial transactions.

+ Provide administrative and logistical support to the Foundation Board and its committees, including meeting coordination, record-keeping, and follow-up on board actions.

+ Support the preparation of reports, analyses, and presentations for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and external partners.

+ Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree required.

+ Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, nonprofit management, or advancement operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

+ Demonstrated experience in foundation or nonprofit financial management, including budgets and audits.

+ Familiarity with fundraising, donor stewardship, and event management.

+ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience working across diverse teams and stakeholders.

+ Proficiency with financial and donor management systems, and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

+ Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.

RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals (https://www.rfcuny.org/rfwebsite/media/0zrcgdyw/rfcuny-benefits-at-a-glance-ft-2025-project-employee.pdf)

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 Institutional Advancement

Status Full Time

Annual Salary Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Closing Date Jan 06, 2026 (Or Until Filled)

Bargaining Unit No

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