Job Description:

The American Social History ProjectCenter for Media & Learning (ASHPCML) is seeking a resourceful project director, with strong organizational and fundraising skills and an interest in public history and history education as an Assistant Director for Digital Projects to develop and produce a wide range of educational materials and professional development programs focusing on American history and culture.  The Assistant Director will report to the Executive Director. ASHPCML also leads other programs at the Graduate Center such as the New Media Lab.  A staff position, the Assistant Director for Digital Projects focuses on developing, coordinating, and fundraising for digital projects.  This is a one-year full-time position with continuation dependent on funding. Graduate Center policy currently requires staff to work in-person at least seventy-percent of the time.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Masters DegreePreferred Qualifications:Strong administrative skills including project managementDetail oriented and highly organizedHigh school or college teaching experience is desirableGood communication skillsExperience with fundraising and grant writingExpertise developing and producing digital programsASHPCML, a research center based at the City University of New York Graduate Center at Fifth Avenue & 34th Street in Manhattan, produces historical texts, documentaries, and digital projects for students, teachers, and the public. ASHPCML conducts professional development programs for middle and high school teachers and college faculty focused on new historical scholarship and active-learning pedagogy. Currently ASHPCML is a major partner in several federally funded National Endowment for the Humanities projects and works with WNET on a history gaming series for middle-school students.ASHPCML also oversees the Graduate Center's New Media Lab, a facility for students and faculty to produce digital projects. Please go to and nml.cuny.edu for more information.Details at a GlanceTime Commitment: Full Time Schedule - 40 hoursweekApplication Deadline: Open until filledStart Date: Review of applications will begin on March 1 and continue until the position is filled.Professional Level: Advanced Education: Advanced degree in U.S. History or related field requiredSalary$85,000-$95,000 depending on prior experienceBenefitsThis position comes with benefits.Level of Language ProficiencyFluent in English.Location: On-SiteAmerican Social History Project, 365 Fifth Avenue, The Graduate Center, CUNY, New York, NY 10016, United StatesPlease email (no phone calls please) a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references to:ASHPCML Assistant Director Search The Graduate CenterCUNYAttention: Donna Thompson RayEmail Address: