What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager Assistant - Non-Teaching Adjunct, Level 2 position at The City University of New York?
GENERAL DUTIES
Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.
CONTRACT TITLE
Non-Teaching Adjunct
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center Office of Information Technology is responsible for voice, video, and data systems and services. The mission of this unit is to promote, facilitate, and support the effective use of technology in the learning process, in instruction and research, and in processing and accessing institutional information.
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Project Manager Assistant will assist with the administration of all aspects of the IT project portfolio including technical and administrative undertakings and initiatives using planning, monitoring, and controlling processes to ensure success.
This is a part-time position. For summer 2026, the position will be for 100 hours, for fall 2026 - 225 hours, for spring 2027 – 225 hours, and for June 2027 – 75 hours. This is a hybrid position and the incumbent will have to work in the office and remotely.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Bachelor's Degree required.
Other Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation
$51.94/hr (hourly rate will increase to $53.76/hr on 9/1/26 per the PSC contract)
Benefits
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
How To Apply
Please click on "Apply Now" below which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled
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: 32439
Location: Graduate Center
Job Type: Part-Time
Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.
CONTRACT TITLE
Non-Teaching Adjunct
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center Office of Information Technology is responsible for voice, video, and data systems and services. The mission of this unit is to promote, facilitate, and support the effective use of technology in the learning process, in instruction and research, and in processing and accessing institutional information.
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Project Manager Assistant will assist with the administration of all aspects of the IT project portfolio including technical and administrative undertakings and initiatives using planning, monitoring, and controlling processes to ensure success.
This is a part-time position. For summer 2026, the position will be for 100 hours, for fall 2026 - 225 hours, for spring 2027 – 225 hours, and for June 2027 – 75 hours. This is a hybrid position and the incumbent will have to work in the office and remotely.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Assist with identifying and gathering business requirements for projects
- Assist in the timely planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects across multiple workstreams
- Assist in monitoring detailed project plans and schedules using MS O365 applications
- Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on schedule using MS O365 applications
- Assist in developing and executing seamless communication plans intended to foster effective communication among project team members, stakeholders, constituents, etc.
- Assemble accurate meeting notes; follow-up on meeting matters in a timely and appropriate manner
- Collect and analyze project metrics to support decision-making using standard approved tools
- Provide accurate ongoing status reports; prepare and present oral and written project updates
- Create project-related documentation and instructional materials using Word, Excel or PowerPoint
- Escalate project issues to the IT Project Manager
- Collaborate with colleagues in IT and other offices in fulfillment of duties and responsibilities; engage effectively with end-users and stakeholders
- Attend weekly check-in meetings to give updates on projects and provide feedback on project management processes to improve efficiencies
- Participate in monthly division and departmental meetings as well as standard IT Professional Development Day activities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree required.
Other Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, project management, IT or related field
- 2 to 3 years of work experience supporting IT projects or initiatives
- Proficiency with common project and collaboration tools e.g. MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies e.g. Agile
- Some experience using AI tools e.g. Copilot
- Experience in higher education
Compensation
$51.94/hr (hourly rate will increase to $53.76/hr on 9/1/26 per the PSC contract)
Benefits
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
How To Apply
Please click on "Apply Now" below which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled
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: 32439
Location: Graduate Center
Job Type: Part-Time
Salary : $52 - $54