Senior Training & Development Lead — Higher Ed Programs

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a Senior Associate to design and deliver training and technical assistance across CUNY colleges. You will build a program-wide strategy for staff development, using varied formats and tools.

You will coordinate multi-campus events, create instructional materials, manage project plans, and co-produce online sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience.
• Experience facilitating or teaching in postsecondary or professional learning environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Design and implement in-person and virtual learning experiences and resources for staff development.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience leading meetings, cross-sector groups, or learning communities.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including training materials, manuals, or guides.
• Working knowledge of instructional design theory and adult learning principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to independently resolve issues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a program-wide strategy for training and technical assistance across colleges.
• Design and deliver high-quality multi-campus staff training events (in-person and virtual).
• Facilitate meetings, convenings, and cross-college working sessions with inclusive participation.
• Provide ongoing learning opportunities, including one-on-one & group coaching.
• Engage college partners in training and professional development assessments and events.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and communications for learning initiatives and events.
• Create instructional materials such as manuals, templates, rubrics, FAQs, and assessments.
• Manage project work plans, timelines, and deliverables for high quality results.
• Serve as a co-producer for online events (chat, recordings, engagement tools).
• Participate in regular meetings within OAA, CUNY EDGE, and partner colleges.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Relationship-building

Facilitation

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Padlet

Mentimeter

Poll Everywhere

Brightspace

Video editing tools

Job description

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a Senior Associate to design and deliver training and technical assistance across CUNY colleges. You will build a program-wide strategy for staff development, using varied formats and tools.

You will coordinate multi-campus events, create instructional materials, manage project plans, and co-produce online sessions.