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Position Title: Class Dean
Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time
Supervisor: Head Class Dean
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Student Advising: Advises students one-on-one and in groups providing personal and academic advising to meet their educational goals and graduation requirements. Collaborates with advisers, faculty, residential life staff, and other offices to guide, track, and coordinate student progress and support. Serves as a primary contact for parents and families with questions and concerns about their student’s experience. Promotes the support and retention of students. Works closely with students at-risk and on academic probation to provide additional support. Serves as an advocate for student well-being, ensuring support and services meet their academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.
Case Management: Serves a member of the college behavioral intervention team (CARE Team) and coordinates interventions and support for students of concern. The Class Dean will follow up with students on a wide variety of concerns and help them understand and connect with different resources available on and off campus.
Programming:Serves as a member of the Student Affairs Deans and Directors team and contributes to setting direction for the department. Leads or co-leads student affairs initiatives and student-centered activities. Provides programming for students aimed at helping them find success in their current class year, and encourages academic growth and development.
Team Collaboration, and Innovation: Contributes ideas, input, and support to Union Class Dean initiatives, decisions, communications, and other activities with student support implications. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of student development trends and innovations. Collaborates with campus partners in responding to and managing student and campus-wide challenges and crises. Offers to pitch-in to help colleagues during crunch times and overlapping deliverables.
Additional duties: Serves in the Dean on-call rotation, as necessary. Participates on various campus teams, committees, and working groups
Qualifications:
Master’s degree plus eight to ten years of higher education administration and/or classroom teaching experience, and/or a comparable combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to be impartial and establish rapport with a diverse range of campus community members.
Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of students and colleagues and to collaborate effectively with Union colleagues to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance student advising.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12308
- 10/24/24
Who we are | About NORDTECH: The Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) is a regional coalition of public and private sector experts in and around New York State, established as one of the eight hubs by Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program. NORDTECH’s five founding members include NY CREATES, University at Albany, Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and IBM. In addition to the founding members, NORDTECH consists of members from academia, government organizations, and industry, including the defense industrial base and small/medium enterprises. NORDTECH brings distributed expertise and capabilities of the Northeast to create onshore scalability across the research, prototyping, and commercial transition of leading-edge microelectronics in support of Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program goals. Why Rensselaer? Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a dynamic global community of changemakers, including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and IBM's Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world! Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! |
Job Summary | The NORDTECH Hub has a collection of distributed tooling and process capabilities provided by NORDTECH prototyping and core facilities. As the Facility Coordinator for the NORDTECH Hub, you coordinate facility activities within the NORDTECH community, and develop and maintain detailed knowledge of all capabilities at the prototyping and core facility sites in order to serve as a Hub subject matter expert. The Facilities Coordinator will coordinate the work plans between facilities while monitoring the progress of the projects. In addition, the coordinator works closely with the NORDTECH leadership team and facility advising committee to create a comprehensive description of the facility capabilities and define best practices for transition through and across facilities. The coordinator will be responsible for updating metrics on NORDTECH-resourced facility capabilities, status, and access processes for NORDTECH projects and making this data available to NORDTECH members. |
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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Shift | Business Hours: Monday - Friday |
Travel | Local travel between campus locations only |
Driving | Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use |
Starting Salary/Rate | Expected hiring range: $100,000 - $136,000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting and cannot be exceeded. |
Application instructions | Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu. |
Job Posted Date | Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. |
Total Compensation and Benefits Information | Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu). |
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer. |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 10/23/24
Who we are | Who We Are: The Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) is a regional coalition of public and private sector experts in and around New York State, established as one of the eight hubs by Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program. NORDTECH’s five founding members include NY CREATES, University at Albany, Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and IBM. In addition to the founding members, NORDTECH consists of members from academia, government organizations, and industry, including the defense industrial base and small/medium enterprises. NORDTECH brings distributed expertise and capabilities of the Northeast to create onshore scalability across the research, prototyping, and commercial transition of leading-edge microelectronics in support of Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program goals. Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! |
Job Summary | As the Workforce Development Coordinator for the NORDTECH Hub, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing workforce development activities within the NORDTECH community and the broader Capital and Upstate New York regions. Your role will involve working with NORDTECH members from industry, academia, and government. You will be the primary point of contact for universities, semiconductor manufacturing companies, government agencies, research laboratories, and other industry partners, and will be collaborating to develop strategic plans and best practices for securing additional external funding for education and workforce development initiatives. In this position, you will work closely with the NORDTECH leadership team and the workforce advisory committee to ensure program objectives and key performance indicators are met. You will also collaborate with Hub partners to foster diversity and inclusion within NORDTECH workforce development programs, aiming to create a more diverse workforce. This role offers opportunities to travel to NORDTECH member locations and Microelectronics Commons program events to participate in workforce development activities, attend events, and build relationships. |
Minimum Qualifications |
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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Representative duties: |
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Shift | Business Hours: Monday - Friday |
Travel | The incumbent is expected to travel to all NORDTECH entities participating in WFD development activities to attend events and build relationships. |
Driving | Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use |
Starting Salary/Rate | Expected hiring range: $81,000- $108,000 per year Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. |
Application instructions | Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu. |
Job Posted Date | Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. |
Total Compensation and Benefits Information | Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu). |
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer. |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 10/23/24
Who we are | Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! |
Job Summary | The Manager of Campaign and Special Projects, reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development and Campaign Director (Associate Vice President), serves as a project manager for Rensselaer’s Comprehensive Campaign. The Campaign Manager is responsible for monitoring campaign performance, overseeing campaign reporting, preparing campaign timelines and coordinating the volunteer campaign structure. The Campaign Manager also supports the Associate Vice President and the Vice President of Institute Advancement in the preparation of campaign activity and campaign reports for university leadership including the university’s Board of Trustees. |
Minimum Qualifications |
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered. |
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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Shift | Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required |
Travel | Occasional travel (10-15%) is required for campaign events |
Driving | Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use |
Starting Salary/Rate | Expected hiring range: $80,000- $95,000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. |
Application instructions | Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu. |
Job Posted Date | Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. |
Total Compensation and Benefits Information | Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu). |
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer. |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 10/23/24
Job Details
Description
As a Case Manager, you will work with the children in care, the Department of Social Services, foster families, and birth families in the journey toward achieving permanency in multiple settings. You will report to the Program Coordinator and work on-site with some travel.
Responsibilities:
- Work with foster and birth families to coordinate all appointments for children, including providing transportation if another plan cannot be found.
- Attend all client-related meetings, including Counsel on Special Education, Termination of Parental Rights, staff meetings, service provider meetings, emergency meetings, court, and others.
- Facilitate meetings with other service providers.
- Support birth families including providing supervised visitation and feedback on parenting skills and communication regarding progress/problems of children in care and obstacles toward permanency.
- Participation in treatment and discharge planning.
- Regular case documentation.
Requirements and Education:
- Associate's Degree and two year of experience in social services, or equivalent education and experience.
- Ability to work night and weekend hours and be part of an on-call rotation to support foster families in after-hours crisis.
- Driver's license and reliable, safe, and clean transportation and a willingness to transport clients in own vehicle.
Benefits
- Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
Qualifications
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Glens Falls, NY 12804
- 10/9/24
Plays a critical role in supporting the advancement efforts by managing data, providing insights, and ensuring the efficient operation of systems and processes.
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Shift Start/End Time: 8:30 am - 4:54 pm
Hours Per Week: 37
Weeks Per Year: 52
Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time
Supervisor: Executive Director of Admissions & Advancement Systems & Services
Position Purpose: Maintains accurate and up-to-date information related to fundraising and constituent data within the College Relations department. Focuses on managing and ensuring data integrity, generating reports, and supporting fundraising efforts.
Plays a critical role in supporting the advancement efforts by managing data, providing insights, and ensuring the efficient operation of systems and processes.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Gift Processing and Acknowledgement: Processes and records incoming gifts and donations accurately and in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with financial policies and procedures, legal requirements, and donor restrictions when recording and allocating gifts. Coordinates the acknowledgement process by generating gift receipts, thank-you letters, and other donor correspondence.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Generates reports and analyzes data to provide insights into donor giving patterns, and overall fundraising performance. Assists in the production, maintenance and distribution of financial reports, gift/pledge acknowledgement correspondence, pledge reminders and matching gift requests.
Collaboration and Communication: Addresses questions/requests regarding gifts/pledges from all sources. Works closely with fundraising teams and other staff members to understand their data needs and provide them with accurate and timely information. Contributes to the organization's ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
Administrative: Works regularly with the Finance Office on account reconciliations and pledges. Provides support for the annual audit and fiscal year end closing processes. Trains, assigns, and monitors the performance of student workers. Assists colleagues during busy times and for overlapping responsibilities including assisting with department wide events such as Homecoming and Reunion.
Qualifications:
Associates degree or equivalent, and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Familiarity with and understanding of the purpose of fundraising in higher education or a nonprofit setting.
Demonstrated experience in data entry with the desire to meet expectations of efficiencies, timeliness and accuracy
Proficiency working with a variety of software applications (MS Office suite)
Proficiency in using donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising software is preferred.
Demonstrated ability and desire to learn, apply and retain complex and detailed processes and procedures
Strong analytical and data management skills.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, such as Excel.
Ability to work independently and as a team member, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Compensation:
The rate for this position is $20.00 an hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12308
- 10/9/24
Job Title: Quality Assurance and Control Manager
Classification: Salary, Exempt
Reports to: Director of Engineering and Quality Assurance
Wage Rate $75,000 – 90,000
Date: February 9, 2023
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Company Description
Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc., produces and markets net shape ceramic and refractory components to a wide variety of industrial markets worldwide. These industries include specialty alloys, non-ferrous metals, chemical/petrochemical processing, power generation, industrial process heating and mining.
The proprietary Blasch Process is a unique, proprietary forming method developed to produce net shape and near net shape ceramic parts exhibiting very attractive physical properties. Many of the products produced by Blasch have complex shapes that could not be produced with other existing ceramic technology. As a result, several patents exist covering Blasch’s unique processes and technology.
Position Overview
- Designs and continuously improves statistical quality systems that are implemented in process to ensure manufacturing is completed within defined targets
- Defines and standardizes process control limits to product properties and performance with assistance from the Materials department
- Provides leadership and management of all quality management systems across all locations for adherence and ongoing certification to ISO 9001
- Leads the coordination of Corrective Action execution of actions defined internally, through customer concerns, and/or internal concerns about external vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and implement measurement and tracking of product quality through the manufacturing process
- Establish product property metrics for all processes
- Develop system(s) to monitor metrics
- Alert and assist Process Engineering to determine causes of variability outside of defined control limits
- Review quality concerns related to work in progress, lead in the determination of dispositions, and communicate findings and issues to Operations
- Define appropriate working range for equipment and assist Operations in developing systems to ensure equipment is the in defined range
- Establish and implement systems and metrics for the measurement and tracking of product quality for contract manufacturing and other partner sites
- Manage yearly ISO internal and external audit activities
- Promote the ISO quality management system by developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions
- Plan execution, prioritization, and ownership of corrective actions
- Converse with customers and/or vendors on new and existing issues or complaints as assigned
- Assist in the quoting, order acceptance, and order release processes
- Review customer requirements at quote and during order acceptance
- Where existing systems are not sufficient, propose actions needed to meet these requirements or different requirements
- Approve orders once requirements are determined to be able to be met
- Complete required quality documentation for each order
- Review customer requirements at quote and during order acceptance
- Manage product quality assurance technicians’ daily activities
- Responsible for adhering to approved budgets
- All other tasks as assigned by the manager
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills
- Training new employees
- Managing processes and equipment
- Experience using measuring equipment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and database systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with safety regulations
- Ability to work with potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids) effectively, minimizing possibility of a hazardous incident occurring
- Capable of working autonomously
Supervisor Responsibility
- Product Quality Assurance Technicians
Work Environment
This job splits time between an unairconditioned medium manufacturing environment which can be dirty and hot with a typical air conditioned office environment. The ratio of time spent in each will vary from week to week.
This role will additionally use standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smart phones.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successful perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, on some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. The manufacturing plant is open 24 x 7; Sunday – Friday. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday; 8 hours/day, typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Travel
- International and domestic for customer interactions and/or training less than 10% of time
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Statistics, or related field
- 5+ year’s experience in a Quality Engineering role
- 2+ year’s management experience, preferably in a Quality Management role
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC/SQC, ISO, and related tools
Preferred Education and Experience
- Expert understanding of Minitab software
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001 Compliance Training
- Active member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 75,000 - 90,000 Year
- 580 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204
- 10/8/24
Job Details
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Foster Family Program provides foster and pre-adoptive foster homes to children from birth through age 21 who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. Each foster parent receives training and ongoing professional support to promote a positive, successful experience. The position is responsible for recruiting and assessing prospective foster homes, which includes training and case management of the certification process. The position also requires the maintenance of each certified foster home, including recertifying each home, ensuring agency and state standards are met with their licensure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Employees are expected to be awake and alert while working.
- Participate actively in community activities and events to recruit foster parents
- Participate in developing an active recruitment plan for recruiting foster parents
- Handle inquiries and applications from potential foster parents
- Facilitate all orientation meetings with potential foster parents
- Complete all paperwork for the certification process
- Prepare and present GPS/MAPP training for potential foster parents
- Assess families ability to foster children as it relates to 12 skills of successful fostering
- Complete home studies for all recommended foster homes
- Conduct safety assessments to assure the health and safety of foster homes
- Facilitate CPR/First Aid process and other agency pre-certification trainings
- Maintain certified foster family records
- Handle the recertification process, including development of yearly skill development plan with each family, assessing strengths and needs of the foster home
- Provide ongoing training and support for certified parents in conjunction with the foster care team
- Check with certified families on quarterly basis to monitor strengths and needs of the foster home
- Coordinate annual holiday party and a foster parent appreciation event as retention efforts
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
LEADERSHIP
Functions as an independent contributor without specific responsibility to give direction or supervision to other staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction: receives guidance with respect to general objectives; in the majority of tasks and projects assigned, determine methods, work sequence, scheduling, and how to achieve objectives of assignments; operate within specific policy guidelines. May require approval before proceeding with next steps.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelors degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field, and at least two years of related experience.
CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE
Requires a valid drivers license.
KNOWLEDGE
Broad knowledge of a discipline such as social work, teaching, behavioral science, finance, information technology, or business administration; involving the use of a broad theoretical knowledge.
COMMUNICATION and CONTACT with OTHERS
Requires effective communication skills. Communication involves frequent contacts with clients/families, other departments, and individuals in administrative or managerial positions, communicating on information and non-controversial problems within and outside the organization and presenting information and recommendations for solutions. Represents the organization in routine public activities such as making client-related simple presentations or providing information. Interpersonal communication at this level requires effective communication skills to obtain cooperation or share/receive information which will contribute to decision making.
DECISION MAKING
Work is primarily performed independently and initiative is expected on specific aspects of the work except under unusual circumstances or conditions. Procedural guidance is available. Decisions on routine matters are appropriate at this level.
CONSEQUENCES of ERRORS
Image/Reputation: Errors could cause adverse effect to clients, could cause client- or agency-related image/reputation concerns, inaccurate reports/records, and/or could result in dissemination of inaccurate or incomplete information. Such errors may be detected inside or outside the organization and could result in obligating the organization to take a risk or some financial obligation or loss.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, understand and implement documents such as care instructions, procedure manuals, operating instructions, and safety rules. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of information/instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ORGANIZATIONAL SCOPE and IMPACT
This position is not a functional head of a program or department.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
No financial management responsibility.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient computer skills including Windows operating environment using MS Office applications. Demonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (basic programming, relational databases, and operating systems) and intermediate software packages, (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work requires 25 50% community travel/visits.
Community travel/visits require visits to client homes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Some physical exertion is required such as long periods of standing, recurring bending and lifting, and/or lifting of items up to 35 pounds and/or may be required to perform physical interventions.
EMPLOYER'S DISCLAIMER
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore, the agency reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
Qualifications
- Full Time
- Immediately
- STUYVSNT PLZ, NY 12203
- 10/7/24
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Shift Start/End Time: 8:30 am - 4:54 pm
Hours Per Week: 37
Weeks Per Year: 52
Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time
Supervisor:Director of the Academic Opportunity Program / Higher Education Opportunity Program.
Position Purpose: Provides clerical, administrative and project support to the Academic Opportunity Program / Higher Education Opportunity Program. Duties include purchasing and supply ordering; maintaining shared records; assisting with coordination of the AOP Summer Program; coordinating event logistics; and serving as receptionist for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Office Support: Provides support for office associated activities: managing files in shared Google drive; screening and handling telephone communications; maintaining office equipment (student computers, copiers, telephones); ordering and organizing necessary office supplies; greeting and directing visitors; managing and creating content for department website / social media sites. Serves as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with other offices, individuals, and external institutions and agencies on a range of issues. Supervises, trains and hires student employees.
- Administration: Manages purchasing for the office, including ordering supplies; processing credit card purchases and expense reports; processing payment requests and departmental fund transfers. Organizes, processes and analyzes department data, including assisting with entering data into reports, and preparing rosters in spreadsheets. Assists administrative colleagues with other College assignments as needed and during crunch times and overlapping deliverables.
- Event & Travel Coordination: Manages all office logistics regarding events, banquets, and workshops under the general supervision of the Director of AOP/HEOP (i.e. makes campus contacts with room reservations, dining services, instructional technology or any other campus contact necessary for organizing events). Assists with coordinating travel for AOP/HEOP students, including purchasing tickets for flights, trains, and buses, as well as coordinating transportation services through Union’s transportation office.
- AOP Summer Program: In conjunction with other AOP staff, assist with coordination of the AOP Summer Program.
Qualifications:
High school degree or equivalent and two to three years of administrative experience, preferably in an academic setting, or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and work experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment carrying out administrative duties.
Extensive computer skills, such as working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel, Google Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google docs).
Ability to use and learn new software quickly.
Familiarity with web content management systems.
Ability to work onsite in an office setting including ability to stand and sit for extended periods.
The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff colleagues, and alumni.
Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of faculty, students, and fellow staff colleagues.
Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.
Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.
Compensation:
The rate for this position is $18.50 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12308
- 10/2/24
Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time
Supervisor: Director of Job Success and Team Development Resources
Position Summary:
The Recruitment Specialist in the Human Resources department is responsible for developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire top talent for faculty, staff, and administrative positions at Union College. This role involves collaborating with supervisors, managing the full-cycle recruitment process, and promoting the college as an employer of choice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Job Posting and Advertising: Write and post job descriptions on appropriate job boards, social media platforms, and other channels to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
Candidate Sourcing:Proactively source candidates through various channels, including networking, employee referrals, social media, job fairs, and industry events.
Screening and Interviewing: Review applications, conduct initial phone screens for select searches, coordinate and participate in interview processes, and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
Collaboration: Work closely with department heads and hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.
Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining regular communication, providing timely feedback, and assisting with onboarding processes.
Diversity and Inclusion: Implement strategies to attract a diverse candidate pool and promote inclusive hiring practices in alignment with the college’s commitment to diversity and equity.
Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records, track key metrics, and generate reports to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
Employer Branding: Promote the college’s employer brand by highlighting its culture, values, and benefits to attract top talent. Recommend strategies to improve College and departmental recruiting.
Compliance: Ensure all recruitment practices comply with federal and state regulations, as well as the college’s policies and procedures.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and innovative recruitment techniques to continually enhance the college’s recruitment efforts.
Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is preferred.
Experience:Preferred 2-3 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in higher education or a similar environment.
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and experience with applicant tracking systems (Workday) and HRIS.
Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform recruitment strategies.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
Travel:Occasional travel may be required for job fairs, conferences, and other recruitment-related events.
Environment:Standard office environment with occasional off-site work.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $69,000.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12308
- 10/2/24
Job Details
Description
Clinician, Families Work
Licensed Social Workers or Mental Health professionals are eligible for a $7500 signing bonus!
As a Clinician in the Families Work program, you will maintain a caseload of five families and meet with each weekly. Families Work provides six to nine months of intensive services to families whose children either are at risk of being removed from their homes or are already in placement. Families Work also facilitates parent education groups using Incredible Years and Active Parenting curricula. You will report to the Program Coordinator and you will work onsite within the community with travel to client homes.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and discuss the strengths, risk factors, and service needs that may impact the health and safety of your client/family, and develop treatment goals and methods.
- Paperwork, case management, phone calls, meetings can be done at home;
- Coordinate virtual parent education classes of various age ranges, around the participants' schedules.
- Use appropriate curricula and support materials to educate families on positive parent-child interaction and child development.
Requirements and Education:
- Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or equivalent from a graduate school program that is registered by the NYS Department of Education
- 0-2 years post-masters experience
Benefits
- Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
Qualifications
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12304
- 9/25/24