ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced higher education administrator with proven track record in academic leadership and program development. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving student success through innovative initiatives. Strong skills in strategic planning, faculty support, and policy implementation. Known for adaptability and delivering consistent results in evolving academic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Assistant Dean of Administration
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism (CUNY)
New York, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Provide senior-level leadership for campus services, facilities, IT, public safety, and procurement operations.
- Oversee campus services and facilities budgets, including capital allocations for facilities-related projects.
- Lead planning and execution of capital projects, facilities planning, and construction coordination.
- Keep senior leadership informed on facility conditions, operational issues, and compliance-related matters.
- Collaborate with school administrators to develop, implement, and monitor operational policies and procedures.
- Partner with the Finance Manager on purchasing, invoice processing, and departmental procurement needs.
- Oversee inbound and outbound mail and package operations.
- Manage asset lifecycle processes, including tracking, tagging, inventory control, sponsor-required reporting, surplus handling, donations, and internal reporting.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs with IT, Public Safety, engineering, vendors, and contractors.
- Supervise storage, transfer, and disposal of property and e-waste in compliance with City, State, Federal, and University regulations.
- Manage setup and breakdown for events, office moves, and workspace reconfigurations.
- Oversee space allocation and utilization.
- Serve as liaison with building management regarding HVAC and electrical services.
- Supervise Audio-Visual staff, Broadcast Engineer, Custodial staff, and other facilities personnel.
Administrative Specialist
CUNY School of Medicine
New York, NY
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Oversaw daily office operations and improved departmental efficiency across administrative functions.
- Managed research administrative operations, coordinating project submissions, compliance documentation, and resource allocation to support faculty and research initiatives.
- Administered departmental budgets through CUNYfirst, Research Foundation, and Support Funds with fiscal responsibility and compliance.
- Managed travel expenditures across NYS and non-tax levy funds in accordance with policy and compliance standards.
- Prepared budget projections, allocations, and variance analyses for leadership review.
- Directed departmental IT operations across PC and Mac platforms, including hardware and software support.
- Led hiring processes for faculty, staff, and adjuncts, supporting compliance and efficient onboarding.
- Coordinated facility upgrades, renovations, and IT infrastructure improvements.
- Tracked faculty workload and supported tenure, reappointment, and promotion documentation.
- Supported strategic planning and process improvement initiatives.
Administrative Coordinator
CUNY School of Medicine
New York, NY
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Maintained and reconciled departmental budgets, including Research Foundation and Support Funds.
- Managed departmental travel allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funding requirements.
- Oversaw equipment inventory in coordination with administrative offices across CUNY units.
- Prepared faculty workload documents, coordinated peer reviews, and supported tenure processes.
- Operated and maintained departmental technical equipment, including plotters.
Property/E-Waste Manager
Baruch College (CUNY)
New York, NY
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed and safeguarded assets valued at more than $20M across Tax-levy, non-Tax-levy, and Research Foundation properties.
- Supervised part-time personnel, ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal asset management standards.
- Provided IT support for hardware and e-waste management, including secure disposal processes.
- Conducted asset lifecycle management from acquisition to disposal.
- Completed property audits, addressed discrepancies, and produced confidential reconciliation reports.
- Coordinated with CUNY Central, Public Safety, and IT teams to enhance property security.
Administrative Coordinator
City College of New York (CUNY)
New York, NY
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed departmental budgets of $2M, including pre-award and post-award grant processes.
- Served as CUNYfirst training liaison and managed permissions for faculty, staff, and students.
- Supported Blackboard training, course content, and student grade administration.
- Led departmental IT network initiatives and provided A/V technical support across departments.
- Compiled and verified confidential faculty and staff evaluations, maintaining high data integrity.
- Awarded National Board Medical Examiners Chief Proctor status and received the CCNY Presidential S.T.A.R. Award in 2015.
College Office Assistant
City College of New York (CUNY)
New York, NY
05.2008 - 12.2011
- Supported the Deputy Dean and departmental directors with administrative functions and report generation.
- Coordinated course evaluations, faculty and staff assessments, and maintained department records.
- Proctored National Mini-Board exams and conducted statistical data analysis and entry.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
City College of New York (CUNY)
New York12.2011
Skills
- Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Windows OS, Mac OS, Adobe CS Suite, CUNYfirst, Blackboard/BrightSpace, Camtasia
- Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Certification: Notary Public
- Organizational leadership
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Innovative thinking
- Diversity and inclusion
- Problem-solving
- Higher education administration
Timeline
Interim Assistant Dean of Administration
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism (CUNY)
11.2025 - Current
Administrative Specialist
CUNY School of Medicine
07.2019 - 07.2025
Administrative Coordinator
CUNY School of Medicine
08.2017 - 06.2019
Property/E-Waste Manager
Baruch College (CUNY)
01.2016 - 08.2017
Administrative Coordinator
City College of New York (CUNY)
01.2012 - 12.2015
College Office Assistant
City College of New York (CUNY)
05.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
City College of New York (CUNY)
CORE COMPETENCIES
Campus Operations Leadership | Facilities Management | Information Technology Oversight | Public Safety Coordination | Regulatory Compliance | Strategic Planning | Capital Project Coordination | Budget Administration | Procurement | Space Management | Asset and Property Control | Staff Supervision | Vendor and Contractor Management | Process Improvement | Cross-Functional Collaboration