Project Staff Associate (R24-34) at Research Foundation for SUNY

Project Staff Associate (R24-34)

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

Description of Duties:
The Project Staff Associate will assist other PDP staff in planning, coordinating, scheduling, and facilitating various training programs focused on the professional development needs of New York State (NYS) employees, particularly those in Engineering, IT, and/or Accounting/Auditing occupations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Research occupational training needs and plan training offerings in cooperation with sponsor, training providers, and other state agencies.
• Attend planning meetings focused on training offerings.
• Locate qualified instructors.
• Facilitate meetings and training programs.
• Review and prepare training materials.
• Coordinate training related data in Microsoft databases and learning management systems.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill contractual obligations. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
2. Three years’ work experience at a professional level, two years of which is at or commensurate with the NYS Professional, Scientific, and Technical Unit positions in one or more of the following professions: Engineer, Land Surveyor, IT professional (programming, development, and/or application or data management), and/or Accountant, Auditor, or other equivalent professional occupation.
3. Excellent written and oral communication 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.
4. Proficiency in MS Office products.
5. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
6. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
7. Ability to travel on occasion to training sites within NYS that may not be served by public transportation. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a USDOE or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a USDOE or an internationally recognized accrediting organization in an Engineering, IT, or Accounting/Auditing field.
3. Experience related specifically to the training of the NYS workforce.
4. At least one year experience conducting, planning, and/or coordinating workforce training for professions in one of the following occupational groups: Engineering, IT, or Accounting/Auditing.
5. Knowledge of NYS agencies and managerial, professional, and technical occupations.
6. Experience with database and learning management software.

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 $70,000 and $72,870. To apply, go to http://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=178032    Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, and a cover letter.Candidates selected for a first 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.

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.