Description

As a Residential Assistant Supervisor, you will supervise staff who provide daily therapeutic care and programming according to agency policy and governing body standards and requirements. You will report to the Residential Supervisor and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise program activity which will lead to the attainment of goals described within treatment plans
• Supervise and evaluate the work of residential staff assigned to residential programs.
• Work shifts on the unit as assigned, which could include variable shifts (several days and several evenings each week)
• Work as one of the staff within the staff-to-youth ratio on the unit
• Work as a role model for newer, less experienced staff
• Maintain records
• Participate in the training of residential staff
• Seek out training opportunities for all staff relevant to the work on the unit
• Participate in residential staff meetings
• Understand and apply the general framework and expected outcomes of the various treatment models used with the youth,
• Maintain safety and an environment that supports youth to be safe and make progress on the unit
• Make the unit a family-friendly place, where family members feel welcome and activities are planned that include family members. Teach, and then ensure, that staff persons treat family members with respect and listen to their concerns, document them, and pass them on to the appropriate clinician and administrator.
• Teach and ensure all staff members treat all youth, family members, collaterals, neighbors, and the general public with respect and dignity at all times. Everyone should be spoken to in a calm, rational voice, without rancor.
• Maintain the physical order of the building and therapeutic environment of the units
• Develop and maintain schedules within the assigned campus residential unit
• Help evaluate youth referred to the Agency for residential care
• Participate in the appropriate on call system
• Participate in the financial responsibilities of the residential unit following established guidelines
• Participate in and organize program and agency wide special events and services
• Oversee and transport clients for medical, mental health, and other essential needs
• Work with clinical staff to coordinate the implementation of treatment plans in the milieu
• Assist in crisis intervention

Requirements and Education:

• Requires an Associate’s degree plus three years of experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred, OR HS plus at least five years of experience required.
• Related experience with vulnerable populations and older adolescent population is required.
• Must have supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to manage a residential unit.
• Required to maintain TCI certification.
• A valid driver’s license and meet agency insurability standards for using agency vehicles and transporting youth.
• Must pass physical.

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

Description

As a Peer Advocate, you will in the Permanency Resource Center to assist adoptive, guardianship and kinship/custodial families and case managers in helping families and youth access services. You will assist in the development, scheduling and provision of family engagement activities and support groups. You will report to the Permanency Resource Center Case Manager Supervisor and will work both onsite and remote with community-based travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide families with information about resources in the community for services, ongoing support and linkages.
• Assist parents and caregivers in identifying any barriers to accessing community resources.
• Assist parents and caregivers with documentation and other steps needed to access resources and support from either public or private entities.
• Provide strategies and intervention suggestions to parents/caregivers whose children's challenges create safety concerns.
• Provide support to the permanency care managers.
• Collaborate with school personneland attend meetings when indicated to support the permanency care managers.
• Help with transportation needs.
• Coordinate Family Engagement Events.
• Schedule child care staff for support groups.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• A High School Diploma
• A valid Driver's License
• At least five years of experience working with families regarding adoption, foster care, guardianship care or kinship care, or formal or informal custody.

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

Description

Qualifications

Description

As an Agricultural Sciences Teacher, you will instruct and supervise students in horticulture, plant sciences, landscaping, and floral design.As part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, you will work with the Greenhouse Coordinator to provide work-based learning experiences with labs and project-based learning activities to enhance learning opportunities for students with diverse needs.You will collaborate in the curriculum development, program details, preparation of materials, and details of planning and implementation as The Neil Hellman School (NHS) applies for initial CTE. You will report to the Work Based Learning Coordinator and work onsite in the Bella Greenhouse & Educational Center and outdoors among our acres of land.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject area instruction that provides students with appropriate level lessons and age experiences.
• Develop and implement instructional materials to provide individual and small group instruction to students of various ability levels, grades K-12.
• Utilize various teaching methodologies and technologies to address diverse learning styles and needs.
• Manage classroom, greenhouse, mechanical equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Serve as a liaison between NHS and the broader agricultural community.
• Help students receive industry certifications.
• Participate on the CTE Advisory Board.
• Assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques when appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate students' safety and well-being through established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures; supervise classroom staff in implementing these with their work with students throughout the building.
• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.

Requirements and Education:

• A CTE certification in Agricultural Education, or
• At least three years industry-related work experience may apply, they must receive the transitional certification.
• Experience developing and implementing project-based learning initiatives.

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

Description

Early Head Start Teacher

Sign On Bonus - $3,000

As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will provide a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment for children. You will report to an Early Head Start Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate classroom management skills, work as a part of a team, and complete records, reports, and data collection.
• Individualize curriculum based on each child's specific strengths and areas of need
• Facilitate screenings and ongoing assessments for assigned children
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Supervise and interact with children during family-style mealtimes and activities.
• Demonstrate respect for families' values, strengths, and culture by welcoming their contributions and participation, and designing learning experiences accordingly.
• Engage in training and learning opportunities, including those focused on learning and implementing curricula and classroom design and management
• Follow fire drills, shelter-in-place, intruder, or any emergency procedures to safely assist children following protocols.

Requirements and Education:

• CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Up to and including 6 months of 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
• Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider

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

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. The goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement for children, provide a safe environment to return children already in placement, and prevent future out-of-home placement. You will report to the Program Coordinator and work in a combination of on-site and remote with travel to client's homes required within Columbia County. You will work Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule, where you work independently but with a supportive team approach.

Responsibilities:.

• Provide in-home trauma-informedservicesincluding cognitive behavioral and family therapy to address parent/child issues; individual and couples therapy; parenting skills and child development training, development and monitoring of behavioral plans in the home and at school; and skill-building services including anger management, stress management, problem solving, and coping skills
• Provide parent education with parents/ legal guardians enrolled in Parent Education services and ensure the coordination of virtual and in-person parent education classes of various age ranges, around the clients’ schedules
• Provide home and community-based consultation/ intervention with identified parents/ legal guardians to reinforce core concepts of the evidence-based curriculum and help ensure parental comprehension and integration of the concepts
• Provide support services including transportation, budgeting, housing and household management, case planning, on-call crisis support, and school consultations
• For children who are in placement, work with parents and treatment team to discharge children to their permanency goal as quickly and safely possible and/ or to assist families with meeting needs at a lower level of care
• Complete necessary all records and client information in accordance with agency, county, and state policy and funding requirements

Requirements and Education:

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or equivalent from a graduate school program
• 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

Description

School Behavior Support Worker

Sign On Bonus - $1,500

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for participating in the design and implementation of behavior support for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and adults.
• Work with students who demonstrate serious mental and emotional health issues and also exhibit antisocial and explosive behaviors.
• Intervene to assist classroom staff in managing student behavior and providing support when students require behavioral interventions.
• Provide immediate one on one support to students who display impulsive behaviors, low self-esteem and impaired social skills.
• Participate in and foster the schoolwide PBIS program by modeling positive behaviors and interactions with students, as well as student expectations throughout the school.
• Work with school staff to implement PBIS Tier II and Tier III interventions for students as necessary.
• Have a thorough understanding and be able to implement Crisis support plans.
• Demonstrate deescalating skills in assisting students who are losing or have lost control and need adult support to regain self-regulation.
• Work collaboratively with various school, clinical staff, and family members to develop and implement FBAs and BIPs, and other support plans for individual students.
• Participate effectively in various team, classroom or other staff meetings using appropriate social skills, problem solving and conflict resolution strategies.
• Supervise students in a variety of student activities including classrooms, arrival and dismissal, cafeteria, hallways, bus loading and unloading, field trips, and other areas where students gather.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of student information in accordance with agency, state and federal regulations.
• Accurately complete and return all forms, reports, and other required reporting documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate effectively in ongoing professional development required by the Agency. New York State and federal regulators.
• Consult with classroom staff to utilize and implement classroom management techniques to maintain a safe productive learning environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma (preferred Bachelors degree and 6 months of related experience)
• 5 years' experience in this field

CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE

• TCI trainer certification
• Drivers license

Qualifications

Description

Full-Time, Entry Level Clinical Mental Health position supporting the needs of youth in crisis. This community based position requires a Bachelor’s degree.

As a Clinical Support Staff in the Youth ACT program, you will help children and families acquire the necessary skills to manage their health, improve family relationships, and develop opportunities for social activities and interactions. You will report to the Youth ACT Program Director and you will work onsite and in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Help complete the intake process and admissions with identified clients / families in Youth ACT
• Risk Assessment
• Substance Abuse Screen/Assessment
• Suicide Assessment
• Mental Health needs assessment
• Social Needs Screening
• Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment to include diagnosis and needs to develop treatment plan (IAP)
• Obtain release of information forms for all current past mental health providers, inpatient and outpatient, school, primary care provider
• Ensure compliance with all agency/state/federal requirements for completion of client paperwork
• Provide support to achieve daily tasks related to identified treatment goals
• Facilitate/Coordinate tele-mental health services
• Coordinate and assist team with job development by establishing educational, vocational and professional goals
• Facilitate implementation of skills necessary to accomplish treatment plan goals and adjust to work towards established treatment goals
• May have the opportunity to supervise student interns

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

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

Description

Early Head Start Teacher in Training

Sign on Bonus - $1,500

As a Early Head Start Teacher in Training, you will provide a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment for children. You will report to an Early Head Start Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate classroom management skills, work as a part of a team, and complete records, reports, and data collection.
• Individualize curriculum based on each child's specific strengths and areas of need.
• Facilitate screenings and ongoing assessments for assigned children.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Supervise and interact with children during family-style mealtimes and activities.
• Demonstrate respect for families' values, strengths, and culture by welcoming their contributions and participation, and designing learning experiences accordingly.
• Engage in training and learning opportunities, including those focused on learning and implementing curricula and classroom design and management.
• Follow fire drills, shelter-in-place, intruder, or any emergency procedures to safely assist children following protocols.

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of experience working directly with children or a Degree in a related field with at least 6 months working directly with children.
• Within 60 days of hire, you must be enrolled in a program leading to a CDA (Child Development Associate Credential), an Associates degree, or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Be able to lift 25 pounds or more.

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

Description

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be a member of the Mobile Team, assisting the clinicians on Mobile visits and providing support and advocacy to individuals in crisis. You will also be a resource to the clinicians and case manager, through sharing their knowledge of common challenges individuals with SPMI endure and sharing knowledge about community resources. You will be an individual (adult) with lived experience with mental illness. You will report to the Executive Program Director and you will work on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with service providers involved with individuals with SPMI.

• Provide information and peer to peer support to individuals who are served by the program.

• Educate and empower clients and their supports regarding their roles in developing crisis plans and in crisis prevention.

• Educate service providers regarding an individual's role in developing a crisis plan for themselves and in crisis prevention. Ensure that the individual is an integral part of the crisis planning process.

• Inform service providers (including Mobile Crisis and PCFC providers) regarding person- centered and strength-based practices. Maintain and model a focus on strengths.

• Advise Clinical Supervisor.

• Ensure that clients are satisfied with the services they are receiving and, if not, help them advocate for what they need.

• Educate individuals and primary caretakers on how to advocate if services are not meeting their needs.

• Be the liaison to other local supports in the community.

• Link individuals to Peer Support Services activities such as support groups, social events, newsletter.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED

• Complete and obtain the NYCPS-Provisional certification for review by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) within the agreed-upon time of start date.

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

Position description:

• A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy or a closely related field is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred.

• A research specialization in the area of condensed matter physics (including but not limited to: solid-state physics, materials science, semiconductor physics, device physics, soft matter physics, granular materials, active matter, polymer physics, magnetic materials, superconductors and superfluids, nanoscience, quantum materials and quantum information processing), preferably with an experimental component.

• We expect applicants to have strong research credentials, evidence of teaching or mentoring a diverse student body, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education including research with undergraduate students.

• We strongly encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

• All our faculty are expected to teach introductory physics classes and labs to engineering students as well as upper-level classes for the major as listed on our curriculum. The normal teaching load is six lecture courses per year, with laboratory sections generally counted as half of a lecture course.

• All our faculty as expected to maintain an active research program with opportunities for involving undergraduate students

About the Department of Physics and Astronomy:

• We have eleven full-time faculty in the Department of Physics and Astronomy (www.physics.union.edu) working in a variety of research fields including astrophysics, atomic physics, computational biophysics, environmental physics, geophysics, and nuclear and particle physics.

• The Department is housed primarily in the Integrated Science and Engineering Center (ISEC), a state-of-the-art facility with classrooms, offices, and research facilities including purpose-built teaching labs and seminar rooms, a dedicated optics lab and our 1.1MeV particle accelerator.

• We have access to a wide range of shared instrumentation in ISEC and the connected Peter Irving Wold Center and F. W. Olin Center; the latter houses the Interdisciplinary Research Instrumentation Suite, which includes a Zeiss EVO Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and Chemiluminescence, an Asylum MFP-3D-SA atomic force microscope, a Powder X-Ray Diffractometer, a Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometer, Bruker RAMAN Spectrometer, and a Nikon Ti-E microscope.

• The department also has several high temperature tube furnaces for sample synthesis, as well as low speed saws and polishing equipment for sample preparation.

• The department maintains a machine shop with CNC machines and 3-D printers for use by faculty and students, staffed by a full-time technician. We also have access to additional fabrication resources through the college’s MakerSpace and engineering machine shop.

• Union College recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies by offering many opportunities for both faculty and students to engage with multiple disciplines - and each other - in collaborative classroom settings and research initiatives.

• We strive to maintain an inviting department with a strong sense of community: We offer generous office hours, student lounges near our offices for group or independent study, regular public outreach programs such as our monthly observatory open houses, and both weekly lunch-time colloquium and regular astronomy discussion group series to help keep students and faculty in touch with exciting developments elsewhere.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• A cover letter introducing yourself and the qualities that make you a strong candidate for the job, and how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service might support Union’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• A detailed curriculum vitae

• A statement on teaching with an emphasis on educating and mentoring undergraduates. This should include your strategies for making the classroom an inclusive environment.

• A statement of research interests including an outline of the resources that would be required to get started.

Note that reference letters will be requested only for candidates shortlisted for first-round interviews. Please send questions and other inquiries to Chad Orzel at physics-search@union.edu.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500 to $83,500. 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.

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).

Position description:

We seek a vertebrate physiologist studying whole organism, non-human systems who uses laboratory and/or field-based research techniques. Representative areas of interest could include (but are not limited to) evolution, genetics, behavior, development, metabolism, neuroethology, or mechanisms of physiological adaptation. At Union, the successful candidate will have plenty of opportunities to explore interdisciplinary collaborations. Befitting the teacher-scholar model, our goal is to hire an outstanding colleague with a demonstrated commitment to teaching, who can establish a successful and vibrant research program that incorporates undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. Teaching responsibilities include a sophomore level physiology course, an upper-level offering of their choice, and contribution to the Biology core curriculum.

About the Biology Department:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Union College is committed to teaching and mentoring students in the classroom and in our active research laboratories. The Department contributes to numerous interdisciplinary programs including Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Engineering, and Nanoscience (see our programs at https://www.union.edu/interdisciplinary-studies). Housed in the newly constructed Integrated Science and Engineering Complex, the Department is well equipped with NSF-funded instrumentation such as a microCT, a confocal microscope, a 3-D multi camera motion analysis system, Illumina DNA sequencer, scanning electron microscope, greenhouse space, and substantial microscopy, tissue culture and animal care facilities. We also have access to a continuous flow isotope mass spectrometer, elemental analyzer, and an ICPMS in Union College’s Stable Isotope and Geochemistry Laboratory. The College is situated in close proximity to a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats including the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, the Mohawk River as well as numerous lakes, urban and suburban areas that are amenable to field study.

Our goal is not only to increase diversity but also to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

We ask that candidates submit the following: (1) Cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, which includes approaches to educating students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and (4) Statement of research interests.

Please send questions and other inquiries to search chair Steve Horton at hortons@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities. Only those who move forward to the next step will an email be sent automatically to these references requesting a letter of recommendation.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500 to $83,500. 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.

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).

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Psychology in one of the following areas: COGNITIVE, BEHAVIORAL, COMPUTATIONAL OR SOCIAL AFFECTIVE NEUROSCIENCE, beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on 9/27/2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by 9/27/2024 will receive priority consideration.

Position description:

The Department of Psychology at Union College, Schenectady, New York, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in Neuroscience. We encourage applications from individuals with identities historically underrepresented in the sciences. Ability to teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates is essential. Area of research specialization is less important than research that is programmatic and theoretically directed toward understanding the human brain. Areas of research that would complement our existing department include any using neuroscientific and/or computational neuroscientific approaches to study: sensation and perception; cognition broadly; memory; complex cognition; diversity; culture; social/emotional cognition; judgment and decision making; and/or neuroeconomics.

Ideally, our new colleague will offer courses at a variety of levels including including a combination of at least some of the following: introductory psychology, statistics, introductory neuroscience, lab courses in cognitive neuroscience and/or sensation and perception, as well as an upper-level neuroscience seminar within the applicant’s domain. We also welcome a colleague with the ability to provide a psychological or neuroscientific perspective on topics that contribute to the College's general education curriculum, including courses that contribute to students' understanding of and appreciation for Global Challenges and Justice, Equity, Identity, and Difference.

We expect that our new colleague will establish and maintain a vibrant research program that involves our undergraduate students. PhD by appointment date preferred. The College and department provide outstanding research support, including generous startup funds, and ongoing internal funding opportunities for both faculty and student research. Shared departmental resources include brand-new EEG and eye-tracking equipment that allow for simultaneous data acquisition.

About the Psychology Department:

The Psychology department recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies (https://www.union.edu/interdisciplinary-studies) and currently provides support for the Gender Sexuality and Women’s Studies and Neuroscience programs. Although all candidates specializing in Neuroscience are encouraged to apply, those who can support any additional Interdisciplinary Studies programs including those listed above, especially those with community-engagement interests are especially encouraged to apply. Regardless of specific background or expertise, we encourage all to apply, as we are committed to considering a wide range of candidates to enrich our academic community.

The Psychology Department is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Our goal is not only to increase diversity, but to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive.

The College is located in New York’s Capital Region, a metropolitan area of over one million people. Our region offers affordable, livable neighborhoods and a variety of interesting cultural and recreational opportunities. In addition, both New York City, Boston, and Montreal are located within a three-hour drive from campus.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

We ask that candidates submit the following: (1) an application letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) statements of teaching and research interests that include descriptions of experience, commitment and activities toward working with diverse student populations and/or how personal approaches to teaching and research practices respectively can contribute to a diverse community, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness other than student evaluation forms, such as example syllabi, and/or peer observations by a senior colleague, (5) evidence of scholarship, including any peer-reviewed publications.

Please send questions and other inquiries to Stephen Romero, Ph.D., Chair of the search committee, at romeros@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in Research, Teaching and Departmental and institutional Service.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500 to $83,500. 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.

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).

Union College invites applications for the position of one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative and/or International Politics, with a specialty in Asian, sub-Saharan African, or Russian politics, beginning January 1, 2025 (this is a January 1-December 31 appointment). Review of applications will begin on September 15 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by September 15 will receive priority consideration.

Position description:

The Department of Political Science is looking for a candidate (PhD preferred, though ABD candidates will be considered) with expertise in Comparative and/or International Politics and a specialty in Asian, sub-Saharan African, or Russian politics. This is a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, with a January 1-December 31 appointment. The ability to offer the Introduction to Global Politics, our gateway course to the comparative and international fields, and upper-level courses in the politics of the aforementioned regions is crucial. Offering additional courses organized by theme (rather than region) would be a plus.

The normal teaching load at Union College is six courses across a trimester system (2-2-2). Visiting faculty are eligible for faculty travel and research grants and support. Evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness will be important. We prefer candidates who clearly demonstrate research potential with an agenda for future work.

We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues. As such, we welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field and we ask all applicants to address in their cover letter the ways in which their candidacy represents a commitment to the ideals of joining a community of diverse faculty, students, and staff. Visiting faculty are eligible for faculty travel and research grants and support. Union offers highly competitive salary and benefits. For more information on benefits, please visit our website: https://www.union.edu/human-resources/benefits.

About the Political Science Department:

The political science department is an active and vibrant community of scholars, including researchers prominent in their respective fields. The department hosts a Faculty Colloquium, where colleagues present their research, and it regularly hosts events on current affairs of political significance, including our Pizza & Politics series. In addition to political science offerings, faculty teach courses that are part of the College’s General Education and Writing Across the Curriculum programs and contribute with interdisciplinary programs including Africana Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Environmental Policy, Film Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. High-quality teaching has long been both an expectation and strength in the department. Our goal is not only to increase diversity, but to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered. To ensure applications receive full consideration, they should be submitted by September 15, 2024. Please upload a cover letter including your teaching and research plans, an updated CV, and a writing sample (25 pages max.) to jobs.union.edu. Please send questions and other inquiries to Guillermina Seri at serig@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in the fields of Comparative and/or International Politics, with regional specialty in Asian, sub-Saharan African, or Russian politics, as of their teaching and research in general, and any other relevant professional qualifications.

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.

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).

Assistant Dean of Admissions, Coordinator of Diversity and Access Engagement

Pay Status and Classification:Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Director of Admissions for Programming & Partnerships

Position Purpose:Plays an integral role as part of the team overseeing the College’s multicultural recruitment of a diverse and talented class. Represents Union College to a wide and diverse audience throughout the United States.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Recruitment:Represents the College at various on and off campus recruitment events, including college fairs, high school visits, open houses, and other special events to attract potential students. Coordinates, conducts, and contributes to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted applicant populations. Recruits, trains and manages student staff in support of on-campus programming to support the recruitment and enrollment of first generation and students from under-represented backgrounds.

• Advisement: Advises prospective students, parents, and key stakeholders on admission criteria, program requirements, and transfer policies. Answers any questions prospective students may have. Serves as mentor to other admissions employees specifically surrounding recruitment strategies for under-represented students.

• Outreach and Communication:Coordinates outreach activities & programs focused on under-represented students. Cultivates relationships, and manages ongoing strategic communication with high school counselors, independent educational consultants, parents, students (prospective and current), faculty, and alumni and manages assigned recruitment territories. Partners and liaises with key campus partners, including the intercultural affairs office to support the enrollment of multicultural populations.

• Additional Tasks:Oversees student volunteers. Reviews and renders decisions as a member of the Committee of Admissions. Pitches-in to help colleagues when it is needed or when requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of Admissions experience and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. Prior experience working in a small, selective, liberal arts setting is preferred.

• Ability and willingness to engage in out-of-town travel as well as evening and weekend commitments.

• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills as well as confidence and clarity in public speaking.

• Facility with Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint and related database and word processing applications.

• Exceptional time management and organization skill and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experienced in using relational databases. Experience with Slate preferred.

• Demonstrated analytical thinking and decision-making skills, coupled with a strong sense of judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Analytical thinking and decision-making skills.

• Strong sense of judgment and discretion at all times.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow staff colleagues.

• Physical requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

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.

Compensation
The annual for this position is $58,500.00. 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).

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor: Department Chair

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering. The starting date for the position can begin as early as 1 January 2025 but will begin no later than 1 September 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Position Description

This position is broadly in solid mechanics with a focus in the areas of advanced manufacturing and/or applied robotics in manufacturing. Other emerging areas of solid mechanics may be considered. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field) is required, but applicants close to finishing their Ph.D. will also be considered. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field. Increasing diversity on campus is a key objective of this hire and a top priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world.

The successful candidate would teach and develop content for a range of undergraduate courses and laboratories in the areas of solid mechanics, mechanical design, mechanisms and machines, controls and manufacturing. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach in several of these areas. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and conducting high quality, peer reviewed and published research are requirements for success in the position. Union College has a strong record in undergraduate research, and candidates will be expected to pursue an active program of scholarly research involving undergraduate students. Additionally, Union strongly values its liberal arts tradition and candidates who are willing and able to teach to the broader campus community will be given preference.

About the Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are a nationally ranked mechanical engineering program whose curriculum emphasizes close student-faculty interactions in small class settings, hands on laboratory experiences and team based design and build projects at every class level. We are home to successful cross disciplinary Aero and Baja student competition teams who regularly place higher than much larger schools. Our faculty are true teacher-scholars who obtain competitive grants, publish in high impact journals, present at international conferences and involve undergraduate students in our research at the deepest levels.

Application Instructions

Please submit these application materials in the following order as a single pdf file:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• teaching statement (maximum 3 pages) reflecting on your teaching philosophy and experience and providing information on how you can contribute to the diversity of educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds, including examples of your participation in specific activities
• research statement (maximum 3 pages) including how you will conduct your research at an undergraduate institution and meaningfully include undergraduates in that work

If you are selected for our shortlist, you will be asked to submit the names and contact information for three references who will then be asked to provide letters of recommendation.

Please contact the search committee chair Prof. Andrew Rapoff at rapoff@union.edu if you have any questions.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $93,000-$96,000. 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.

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).

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).

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Director Of Special Collections & Archives/Associate Librarian

Position Purpose: Evaluates, appraises, describes, and preserves the College’s records and archives, including institutional records. The Records Management Librarian will manage and implement policies and procedures to ensure a standard, professional approach in preparing archival collections for research use and preservation storage. Updates and maintains compliance of the records management program for the College following legal and security requirements. Collaborates with colleagues both within the department and library and across campus. The successful candidate is expected to pursue a focused program of professional development, scholarly activity, and service as described in the Union College Faculty Manual Section II. VI and Appendix VI.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Records Management: Coordinates institutional records management frameworks. Updates and maintains workflows for processing born-digital records. Manages physical and/or electronic transfer and description of incoming college records. Evaluates records from across campus for inclusion into the College's historic record.

• Archival Collection Management: Evaluates, appraises, and describes archival and manuscript collections. Manages departmental best practices for accessioning and describing archival collections. Assists with the planning and implementation of library's archival services.

• Recordkeeping and Metadata Management: Works closely with administrative departments and offices to ensure recordkeeping and metadata best practices. Utilizes Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) and maintains documentation. Collaborates with Digital Collections and Preservation Librarian and the Digital Projects and Metadata Librarian to ensure consistency in digital preservation and access of archival collections.

• Professional Development and Campus Engagement: Stays current with archival trends through literature, social media, conferences, and professional development. Contributes to campus committees and attends campus events to support the library's mission. Pursues a program of professional development, scholarly activity, and service. May supervise student employees and interns. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program with a minimum of two years professional experience in archives or records management and special collections or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and work experience.

• Experience with college-wide records management programs, inclusive of physical and digital collections.

• Experience in a special collections and archives setting with focus on accessioning, appraising, arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections and preparing finding aids of varying size and complexity.

• Experience with digital preservation frameworks and archival collection management systems (eg ArchivesSpace and Preservica).

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, current practices, and standards for processing and management of archival collections (Describing Archives a Content Standard (DACS), Encoded Archival Description (EAD), etc).

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail.

• Proven understanding of how digital preservation technologies work with analog services and resources.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

• Ability to work collaboratively with library colleagues, faculty, administrators, staff, and students.

• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple priorities, long range projects, and tasks.

• Ability to travel regionally and nationally for consortia, membership meetings, and professional development.

• Ability to work some weekend and evening hours and to attend campus and library events.

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

Compensation:

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).

Work Days: Monday-Friday
Shift Start/End Time: 5:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Hours Per Week: 40
Weeks Per Year: 52

Custodian - Team Leader

Position purpose: Oversees the custodial staff and ensures that assigned campus facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. Supervises custodian staff, performs cleaning duties, and maintains high standards of cleanliness. Coordinates work schedules, assigns tasks, and provides training to custodial team members.

Pay status and classification: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Manager of Building Services and Work Order Systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Leadership: Leads, supervises, and coordinates the activities of the custodial team to ensure all assigned tasks are completed. Assesses job performance of custodians for yearly evaluation. Prioritizes/schedules work to be done by custodians. Ensures custodians have completed their assigned tasks in each area.

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Performs regular cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. Utilizing cleaning equipment such as butler van, ride on scrubbers, and advanced cleaning equipment. Conducts regular inspections of all areas ensuring areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. Provides coverage for absent staff to maintain cleaning standards.

• Communication and Collaboration: Communicates effectively with the Supervisor of Building Maintenance and other staff members about cleaning schedules, and needs. Resolves any custodian related concerns promptly. Pitches in to assist colleagues as needed.

• Operations: Monitors and manages inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. Executes special cleaning tasks as requested, beyond routine daily cleaning duties. Stays informed about standards for the use, handling, and disposal of cleaning chemicals. Supports the work request system's administrative functions related to cleaning tasks.

• Administration: Processes monthly requests for cleaning supplies. Approves bi-weekly time sheets for all applicable custodians. Attends seminars and other courses of study designed to improve job performance. Complies with departmental and college policies and procedures. Schedules all vacation and absence time off for their team. Schedules appropriate staffing for major events such as ReUnion, Commencement, Trustees, etc.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of three years of custodial experience. A minimum of three years of supervisory experience within a custodial environment is preferred.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and special events.

• Thorough knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper handling, and disposal procedures.

• Must have a valid New York State Driver's License with a clean driving record.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Physical requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods, including standing, walking, and bending, as well as the capability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.

• 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.

Compensation:

The rate for this position is $19.00 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).

Work Days: Thursday-Monday
Shift Start/End Time: 3pm-11pm
Hours Per Week: 40
Weeks Per Year: 52

Campus Safety Officer

Pay Status and Classification: Non-Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Sergeant

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Safety and Security Patrol: Patrols campus premises on foot or vehicle to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Identifies and responds to potential security threats, suspicious activities, and safety hazards. Monitors access to campus buildings and facilities and ensures that only authorized individuals enter restricted areas. Directs traffic during peak hours, special events, or emergencies, ensuring smooth flow and pedestrian safety.

• Emergency Response: Responds promptly to emergency calls, provides first aid or assistance as needed, and coordinates with other emergency responders when required.

• Crime Prevention: Monitors access points, enforces campus policies, and addresses violations like trespassing, vandalism, and theft. Conducts security checks on buildings and facilities.

• Investigations: Collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and files detailed reports for further action by campus authorities or law enforcement if necessary.

• Safety Training and Awareness: Attends safety workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs related to personal safety, fire safety, and active shooter preparedness.

• Communication: Maintains clear and constant communication with other Campus Safety members, campus staff, and local law enforcement to coordinate responses to incidents effectively.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a related field, and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, or work experience.

• Associate’s degree in a related field of study may be substituted for work experience.

• Valid NYS drivers license.

• Current New York State Security Guard registration certification required.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, walk and stand for extended periods, and climbing of stairs.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

• Demonstrated conscientiousness related to safety and ability to follow procedures.

• Ability to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of constituencies served e.g., students, faculty, alumni, colleagues and other community members.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

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.

Compensation:

The rate for this position is $18.66 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.

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).

Work Days: Varies - On-Call
Shift Start/End Time: Varies
Hours Per Week: Varies
Weeks Per Year: Varies

Campus Safety Officer On-Call

Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Temporary

Supervisor: First Sergeant

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Safety and Security Patrol: Patrols campus premises on foot or vehicle to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Identifies and responds to potential security threats, suspicious activities, and safety hazards. Monitors access to campus buildings and facilities and ensures that only authorized individuals enter restricted areas. Directs traffic during peak hours, special events, or emergencies, ensuring smooth flow and pedestrian safety.

• Emergency Response: Responds promptly to emergency calls, provides first aid or assistance as needed, and coordinates with other emergency responders when required.

• Crime Prevention: Monitors access points, enforces campus policies, and addresses violations like trespassing, vandalism, and theft. Conducts security checks on buildings and facilities.

• Investigations: Collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and files detailed reports for further action by campus authorities or law enforcement if necessary.

• Safety Training and Awareness: Attends safety workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs related to personal safety, fire safety, and active shooter preparedness.

• Communication: Maintains clear and constant communication with other Campus Safety members, campus staff, and local law enforcement to coordinate responses to incidents effectively.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a related field, and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, or work experience.

• Associate’s degree in a related field of study may be substituted for work experience.

• Valid NYS drivers license.

• Current New York State Security Guard registration certification required.

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs, walk and stand for extended periods, and climbing of stairs.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

• Demonstrated conscientiousness related to safety and ability to follow procedures.

• Ability to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of constituencies served e.g., students, faculty, alumni, colleagues and other community members.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

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.

Compensation:

The rate for this position is $20.00 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.

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).

Work Days: Wednesday-Sunday
Shift Start/End Time: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Hours Per Week: 40
Weeks Per Year: 52

Campus Safety Officer

Pay Status and Classification: Non-Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Sergeant

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Safety and Security Patrol: Patrols campus premises on foot or vehicle to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Identifies and responds to potential security threats, suspicious activities, and safety hazards. Monitors access to campus buildings and facilities and ensures that only authorized individuals enter restricted areas. Directs traffic during peak hours, special events, or emergencies, ensuring smooth flow and pedestrian safety.

• Emergency Response: Responds promptly to emergency calls, provides first aid or assistance as needed, and coordinates with other emergency responders when required.

• Crime Prevention: Monitors access points, enforces campus policies, and addresses violations like trespassing, vandalism, and theft. Conducts security checks on buildings and facilities.

• Investigations: Collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and files detailed reports for further action by campus authorities or law enforcement if necessary.

• Safety Training and Awareness: Attends safety workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs related to personal safety, fire safety, and active shooter preparedness.

• Communication: Maintains clear and constant communication with other Campus Safety members, campus staff, and local law enforcement to coordinate responses to incidents effectively.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a related field, and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, or work experience.

• Associate’s degree in a related field of study may be substituted for work experience.

• Valid NYS drivers license.

• Current New York State Security Guard registration certification required.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, walk and stand for extended periods, and climbing of stairs.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

• Demonstrated conscientiousness related to safety and ability to follow procedures.

• Ability to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of constituencies served e.g., students, faculty, alumni, colleagues and other community members.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

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.

Compensation:

The rate for this position is $18.66 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.

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).

Work Days: Thursday-Monday
Shift Start/End Time: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Hours Per Week: 40
Weeks Per Year: 52

Campus Safety Officer

Pay Status and Classification: Non-Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Sergeant

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Safety and Security Patrol: Patrols campus premises on foot or vehicle to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Identifies and responds to potential security threats, suspicious activities, and safety hazards. Monitors access to campus buildings and facilities and ensures that only authorized individuals enter restricted areas. Directs traffic during peak hours, special events, or emergencies, ensuring smooth flow and pedestrian safety.

• Emergency Response: Responds promptly to emergency calls, provides first aid or assistance as needed, and coordinates with other emergency responders when required.

• Crime Prevention: Monitors access points, enforces campus policies, and addresses violations like trespassing, vandalism, and theft. Conducts security checks on buildings and facilities.

• Investigations: Collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and files detailed reports for further action by campus authorities or law enforcement if necessary.

• Safety Training and Awareness: Attends safety workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs related to personal safety, fire safety, and active shooter preparedness.

• Communication: Maintains clear and constant communication with other Campus Safety members, campus staff, and local law enforcement to coordinate responses to incidents effectively.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a related field, and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, or work experience.

• Associate’s degree in a related field of study may be substituted for work experience.

• Valid NYS drivers license.

• Current New York State Security Guard registration certification required.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, walk and stand for extended periods, and climbing of stairs.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

• Demonstrated conscientiousness related to safety and ability to follow procedures.

• Ability to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of constituencies served e.g., students, faculty, alumni, colleagues and other community members.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

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.

Compensation:

The rate for this position is $18.66 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.

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).