The City University of New York · 13 hours ago
University Open Educational Resources Manager, Office of Library Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $102K/yr
6+ years expThe City University of New York (CUNY) is a prominent educational institution that provides leadership and services across its network of libraries. The University Open Educational Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing CUNY's Open Educational Resources program, managing a significant budget, and fostering collaboration among campus libraries to enhance student success and affordability in education.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage the annual OER budget, currently $4 million, ensuring responsible management of New York State funds and maximizing impact on student affordability, academic success, and institutional sustainability
Design, administer, and manage the annual OER Request for Proposals (RFP) process, including development of guidelines, review criteria, award recommendations, monitoring of funded projects, and evaluation of outcomes related to cost savings and student impact
Establish and maintain University-wide reporting, accountability, and compliance frameworks for campuses receiving OER funding, ensuring adherence to funding requirements and the collection of accurate, high-quality program data
Serve as a primary institutional resource for campus OER leads and Central Office partners, providing expert guidance on program administration, reporting expectations, and professional development related to open education
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with CUNY Libraries, Centers for Teaching and Learning, faculty governance bodies, and academic leadership to strengthen campus-level OER infrastructure, planning, and implementation
Partner with colleagues across OAA to conceptualize, develop, and advance innovative initiatives grounded in open education, open pedagogy, and affordable learning strategies
Develop and implement assessment frameworks, methodologies, and metrics to evaluate the impact of OER and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses on student success, equity, retention, and progression
Cultivate and sustain communities of practice within CUNY and with external partners to support knowledge-sharing, professional learning, and continuous improvement in open education initiatives
Manage communications, outreach, and engagement efforts to promote OER and open pedagogy internally and externally, increasing awareness, participation, and institutional commitment across the University
Represent CUNY in local, national, and international open education networks, contributing to the broader field through advocacy, collaboration, and thought leadership
Participate in departmental and University-wide strategic planning, including development and execution of a long-term strategy for scaling and sustaining OER adoption across CUNY; serve on committees and task forces, as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required; MLS degree and/or Master's in a related field may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement
Preferred
Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program, or a closely related field
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices, emerging trends, and policy issues in open education
Experience administering or overseeing budgets and reporting for various programs in a public university or higher education system, particularly within a multi-campus or consortial environment
Proven ability to design and apply program evaluation frameworks, including the use of data to assess impact and inform strategic decision-making
Experience working collaboratively across organizational units and academic leadership while engaging a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to navigate policy compliance and accountability requirements without direct supervisory or enforcement authority
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders to build productive partnerships
Experience fostering a creative, collaborative, ethical, and inclusive work environment with a commitment to the development and support of educational materials that reflect the diversity of CUNY's students and communities
Benefits
CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
10001+ employees
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Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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