Project Staff Assistant (R24-53) at Research Foundation for The State University of New York

Project Staff Assistant (R24-53)

The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill a Project Staff Assistant position in PDP’s Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) located in Albany, NY.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under direction of the Department Manager or designee, the Project Staff Assistant will assist other PSWP staff in planning, coordinating, scheduling, and facilitating various training programs focused on the professional development needs of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PS&T) and Management/Confidential (M/C) employees in New York State (NYS). Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, scheduling and monitoring the delivery of general professional workforce training classes, both in-person and virtual, using professional training and educational institutions.
• Monitoring registration and planning enrollment efforts.
• Assisting with developing draft training descriptions and objectives.
• Reviewing training outcomes and seeking improvements where needed, assisting other team members with training-related tasks, utilizing Access databases for reporting and the input of data.
• Participating in programmatic meetings.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill contractual obligations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting institution.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in a training, workforce development or similar, workplace environment.
• Working knowledge of NYS government and the State workforce.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience writing professional emails, proofreading, and preparing documents.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and complete numerous tasks within established deadlines.
• Attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
• Ability to travel on occasion to training sites within NYS that may not be served by public transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York State or other public sector workforce development experience.
• Knowledge of Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems.

SPECIAL NOTES: Employment is with The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that administers sponsored program activity for the University at Albany. Salary is expected to be between $55,000 and $59,384 (annual). To apply, go to http://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=182350 . Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a cover letter. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a writing sample. Candidates selected for a second interview will be asked to complete an assignment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Applicants may also visit our website at www.pdp.albany.edu for more information. The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Please see the RF Benefits Flyer for more information.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htmAs an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.