Director, Reporting & Strategic Projects

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York seeks a Director of Reporting & Strategic Projects to lead program reporting, grant compliance, and evaluation coordination across a diverse portfolio. Reporting to the Strategic Advisor, the role ensures funder demands are met and data informs program improvement.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, collaborative, and skilled at aligning cross‑functional teams with CUNY's equity-focused strategy to expand access,

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple grants.
• Experience in grant reporting, compliance, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary coordinator for programmatic reporting across a private foundation grants portfolio.
• Develop and maintain grant tracking calendars, compliance docs, and funder deliverable schedules.
• Ensure timely, accurate grant reporting and funder stewardship across initiatives.

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Bargaining Unit: No MISSION The City University of New York's (CUNY) Office of K16 Initiatives and Adult Pathways drives systemic change by building strong and innovative partnerships that advance educational equity. Our mission is to empower New Yorkers to envision, prepare for, and realize successful futures through programs that dismantle structural barriers and expand college and career opportunities. POSITION DETAILS Serving over 100,000 students annually, CUNY K16 Initiatives and Adult Pathways sits at the intersection of the nation's largest public university and school system-CUNY and the NYC Public Schools (NYCPS)-providing a unique platform for impact. Reporting to the Strategic Advisor, the Director of Reporting & Strategic Projects serves as a key strategic leader responsible for coordinating program reporting, grant compliance, evaluation oversight, and cross-functional special projects across a diverse portfolio of initiatives. This role ensures that program teams have the systems, structures, and support needed to meet funder requirements, leverage data for continuous improvement, and communicate impact effectively to internal and external stakeholders. The Director will serve as the central point of coordination for foundation reporting and compliance, working closely with program leaders to track deliverables, synthesize program outcomes, draft high-quality funder reports, and manage reporting calendars across multiple grants and initiatives. The position also oversees data and evaluation coordination by supervising a staff member who oversees the unit's data and evaluation partnerships, ensuring programs receive timely data, evaluation support, and actionable insights to inform decision-making and program improvement. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, highly collaborative, and skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously. They are equally comfortable overseeing detailed reporting requirements and facilitating complex, cross-functional projects that advance CUNY's equity-focused strategy to improve college access, affordability, and student success.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Reporting, Compliance, and Funder Stewardship

• Serve as the primary coordinator for programmatic reporting across a diverse portfolio of private foundation grants.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive grant tracking systems, reporting calendars, compliance documentation, and funder deliverable schedules. Ensuring all grant reporting and compliance requirements are completed accurately and submitted on time.