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Program Support Specialist (23359)#123225878

Northern Rivers Family Services

As a Program Support Specialist, you will be a part of the Home Based Crisis Intervention team. You will be an administrative resource to the clinicians and team leads, and share knowledge about community resources. You will report to the Senior Director of the program, and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

Maintain all client records in the CAIRS system.
Conduct 30 day follow up calls post discharge.
Make and follow up on referrals to community resources.
Attend monthly program-wide meetings in person.
Help with other administrative tasks.

Requirements and Education:

Associate's degree required.
Minimum of three years related experience required.

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

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities.

Full Time
Immediately
Albany, NY 12208
1/30/26

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Administrative Specialist#123225570

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute


Who we are	Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎ Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary	The Administrative Specialist works closely with the Department Head and Administrative Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support to faculty, staff and students. The Administrative Specialist plans and organizes special events, manages the Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) website and social media, provides support for the Invent@Rensselaer and other special programs, assists the department head with correspondence with donors and maintaining records, and provides support for the graduate programs. The Administrative Specialist reports to the Department Head and is expected to work independently and as part of a team.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or GED required. Three years of related experience Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience in higher education
Representative Job Duties	Provide general administrative support for Department faculty, staff, and students. Welcome on-site visitors; answer and route phone inquiries to appropriate personnel; distribute daily mail. Ensure conference rooms and public areas are organized and well presented. Organize and facilitate meetings, seminars, and special events; schedule and coordinate dates and times, venues, attendance, agendas, food orders, and facilities; assist visitors with travel, parking, and reimbursement; attend meetings and take/distribute minutes; and provide administrative support and follow-up on matters arising from meetings. Manage website, social media, and internal media for MANE. Take pictures at events and maintain repository. Prepare and update content on the MANE website. Manage LinkedIn account, making posts and responding to inquiries. Update announcements on department TVs. Ensure common message communicated across platforms. Provide support to special programs including the Invent@Rensselaer Program and summer programs. Assist with Inventor’s Studio courses supporting special events and awards. Assist with summer programs including student registration, preparing schedule, managing communications, reserving venues, placing food orders, and other logistics. Compose correspondence, announcements, and reports. In particular, prepare correspondence to donors and maintain records regarding donors and donations. Provide support, as needed, to the Graduate Program Senior Student Services Administrator including: assisting with special event planning, scheduling, developing agendas, food orders, arrivals, travel, parking, and reimbursements; provide administrative support and follow-up on matters arising from events; provide clerical support as needed – data entry, maintain email lists, supply orders, etc. Use confidential records management system to ensure availability of information for all parties; handle incoming issues and concerns as they arise. Other duties as assigned
Shift	Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $19.00 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. 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).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Full Time
Immediately
Troy, NY
1/10/26

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Operations Specialist#123225920

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute


Who we are	Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎ Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary	The Operation Specialist performs a full range of administrative and financial duties supporting the Director of Physical Plant, Associate Director of Physical Plant, CP&FD Capital Projects Analyst and department managers and supervisors. The Operations Specialist also assists in coordinating administrative activities within the department.
Minimum Qualifications	High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in an office or professional setting involving customer service or counseling Applicants must meet the stated minimum education and experience requirements.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to operate a personal computer and demonstrate proficiency in Excel. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Multi-Task; work on many different things at the same time. Requires good written and verbal communication skills. Requires excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to compose correspondence and reports. Ability to perform financial functions. Requires excellent telephone skills. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Representative Job Duties	Manage utility accounts by tracking and processing payments for electric, gas, and water for campus buildings. Search for and create work orders in FAMIS. Process requisitions, change orders, and invoice payments using multiple systems (FAMIS, OSCAR, and Lucernex). Process UFPO/DIG SAFE tickets. Submit non-exempt pager pay memos to Payroll twice per month. Calculate and submit asbestos differential payments to Payroll at the end of each non-exempt pay period. Coordinate new employee onboarding and hiring processes, including cell phones, card access, IT access, FAMIS setup, parking permits, clothing orders, and maintenance of contact and distribution lists; schedule interviews, prepare interview packets, and assist with hiring paperwork as needed. Process tuition reimbursement forms for Physical Plant staff and Concur expense reports as needed. Prepare for monthly lottery meetings by running eligibility reports for Physical Plant and E&SS and confirming dates and refreshments. Greet and direct visitors, order supplies, and distribute mail as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Shift	Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel	Local travel between campus locations only
Driving	Incidental driving possible, but not required
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $18.50 - $20.50 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. 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).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Full Time
Immediately
Troy, NY
2/2/26

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Operations Specialist, Enrollment#123225544

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute


Who we are	Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎ Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary	The Operations Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient inventory control process that tracks both incoming and outgoing marketing materials and publications. The Operations Specialist works closely with Enrollment staff to support all large mailing efforts.
Minimum Qualifications	High School/Equivalent 3 or more years of relevant work experience in operations, administrative support, or related functions. Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent customer service and communication skills Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports Requires good problem-solving skills involving multiple variables in standard situations Requires excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills Ability and knowledge of field specific operational/ administrative functions Strong attention to detail Requires excellent telephone skills Requires knowledge of alpha/numeric filing systems
Job Duties	Create and maintain an inventory system for letterhead, paper, and office supplies which includes ordering and invoice processing through OSCAR. Assist Senior Event Planner in planning and executing off-campus events, on-campus events, webinars, and staff scheduling. Assist counselors in the college fair registration process when needed. This will likely involved the processing of checks for college fair registration fees and coordinating coverage of college fairs when the primary counselor is not available. Provide telephone and front desk coverage as scheduled; answering questions, routing calls, handling parent, counselor, and student questions, etc. and resolve within 24 hours. Manage the main office voicemail line, including routing messages and updating the message as needed. Assist in the entry of information into Slate to ensure accurate and up to date information on applicants, high school counselors, programs, alumni involvement, etc.
Shift	Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $19.00 - $21.40 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. 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).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Full Time
Immediately
Troy, NY
1/24/26

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry#123225691

Union College

Union College invites applications for the position of a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, beginning September 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by January 12, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

A Ph.D in chemistry or a closely related field is required; ABD applicants will be considered if there is a clear indication that all degree requirements will be complete before the start of employment. Successful candidates will have the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and research, and should be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in introductory chemistry courses and labs, with additional teaching responsibilities depending on the successful candidate's area(s) of expertise and departmental need. This position involves teaching, on average, two courses in each of three trimesters (six courses per academic year). It is expected that the successful hire will establish and maintain a research program that involves undergraduate students.

About the Department of Chemistry:

The Department of Chemistry comprises thirteen permanent faculty members with support from an administrative assistant and a laboratory specialist. One faculty member also serves as the Department’s dedicated instrumentation specialist. Annually, about 20 students graduate with a degree in chemistry or biochemistry, and about 40% of the students on campus take introductory chemistry courses during their time at Union. Our department has a strong collegial culture. We frequently collaborate to develop innovative approaches to undergraduate education in both teaching and scholarship. We have offices and research spaces in several connected science and engineering buildings, and maintain an exceptional suite of advanced instrumentation in support of research and teaching.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

Cover letter describing how your education, teaching and research, academic interests, and experience address the requirements of this position and in which you address how you create a sense of belonging for students both inside and outside the classroom
Curriculum vitae
Statement of experience and interests in teaching, in which you reflect on your teaching experience, as well as how you can both contribute to diverse educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds (maximum of 2 pages)
Statement of research plans, in which you outline your specific research plans, including how you will involve undergraduate students (maximum of 3 pages)
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable for the initial application)

Please send questions and other inquiries to Laura MacManus-Spencer, Department of Chemistry Chair, at chemchair@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in teaching and research in Chemistry.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500. 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 offer exceptional benefits including:

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 programs

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
12/26/25

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