"Chief Campus Counsel - Office of the President"

POSITION DETAILS

New York City College of Technology (City Tech or the College) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college of over 15,000 students in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees in technology and health related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies. We are the largest public college of technology in New York State and exceptional in that we go beyond traditional class offerings to create a high-tech, hands-on educational experience for our students, to prepare them for a rapidly changing world. City Tech is one of ten CUNY colleges designated as leading research institutions in 2025’s Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. It was ranked 22 overall and ranked number 15 as a top performer on social mobility in US News and World Report’s Best College Rankings (within Regional Colleges North).

The Office of the President at City Tech invites applicants for the position of Chief Campus Counsel. Reporting directly to the President, the Chief Campus Counsel serves as the College's campus legal counsel and member of President's Cabinet, engaging in a broad variety of functions including:

• Provide advice to the President and administration on a wide range of matters, including the interpretation and application of University bylaws and University and College policies;
• Serve as the College’s Labor Designee responsible for the administration of labor relations matters, including interpreting and enforcing collective bargaining agreements and handling grievances and disciplinary proceedings;
• Provide legal advice regarding compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, including Title IV, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX, ADA, FMLA, Clery Act, FERPA, FLSA and the NYS Education Law; sensitive employment matters involving senior staff; students' rights and responsibilities; student conduct and discipline; College governance, and the development and implementation of College policies;
• Consult with College administrators on matters involving legal guidance and decisions related to College activities and operating concerns, facilitating transactions between the College and external entities;
• In collaboration with College administrators and offices and the CUNY Office of the General Counsel and Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, will review, revise, and facilitate contracts, agreements, and memoranda between the College and outside entities or individuals, including facilities-use agreements, internship agreements and memoranda of understanding with other educational institutions and programs;
• As a senior member of President's Cabinet, provide updates and advise on relevant legal matters; participate in formulating College's strategic plan;
• Investigate internal legal matters, and employee misconduct as assigned. Respond to subpoenas and other legal notices;
• Advise student affairs regarding student issues, disciplinary hearing matters and due process concerns;
• Train faculty, staff and students on University policies, state law, rules and regulations;
• Work with the office of the New York State Attorney General and the CUNY Office General Counsel and Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs on litigation involving the College and its employees, and coordinate with the CUNY Office of the General Counsel and Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs to respond to discrimination claims from federal, state and local agencies;
• Serve as College's Ethics Officer, ensuring compliance with NYS Public Officers law relative to annual financial reporting of relevant staff, annual honoraria reporting of all staff, addressing conflicts of interest and gift inquiries, delivering ethics training;
• Serve as Records Access Officer, responding to freedom of information requests using the Gov QA system.

In accordance with Manual of General Policy 6.10, the College’s Chief Campus Counsel, together with other serving Campus Counsels, will be subject to the oversight of the Office of the General Counsel and Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and ten (10) years related higher education experience required. Membership in good standing and licensed to practice law in New York State Bar required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10 - 15 years of experience practicing law
• Strong research, analytical, and evaluation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiation, contract drafting, conflict resolution, and client counseling skills
• Knowledge of and experience handling employment law issues, including responding to allegations of discrimination in employment
• In-depth understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Experience interpreting laws and drafting and interpreting organizational regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements
• Ability to produce results as an individual contributor and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, constituents, and college and university staff of various levels
• Ability to take initiative and use sound judgment to make decisions and exercise discretion and tact

CUNY TITLE

Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$205,000 - $223,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after February 23, 2026.