Careers at RFCUNYJob Openings

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Working knowledge of higher education and/or public administration as evidenced by study, training, certifications, prior technical/job experience, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and convey simple to complex concepts, processes, and practices to peers, supervisors, students, sponsors, administrators, a relevant target community, and parent groups; ability to listen and respond to the concerns/ideas of others;
• Ability to work under and meet deadlines, with changing priorities;
• Ability to respond calmly to emergencies and to fashion solutions to student, administrative, or technical problems; ability to seek assistance when needed;
• Ability to establish community networks and deal effectively with community groups;
• Ability to write clearly and produce/edit accurate, well-organized, and understandable reports;
• Knowledge of community resources and networks of support for programs;
• Knowledge of major computer software, or software of equivalent complexity, used in the learning/counseling environment or in technical support of the project;
• Ability and willingness to acquire and apply new technology skills;
• Knowledge of asynchronous and distance learning technology applications;
• Ability to work as part of a team, and independently.

QUALIFICATIONS:         

Minimum Qualifications:                                                                      

A Bachelors’ Degree in a directly related field of study from an accredited institution (e.g., education, business administration, academic advisement/counseling, higher education administration), and no fewer than three (3) years of progressively responsible experience of related work;

OR,                                                      

An advanced degree in a related field of study from an accredited institution, and no less than one (1) year experience performing responsible related work;

AND

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to work and interact effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and external constituents in a large centralized public university system.
• Proven administrative abilities that include:
  • Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and work within a team environment with students, faculty, staff, and administrators
• Strong computer proficiency using standard office software programs, in particular MS Office 365, including Microsoft Excel, Teams, Zoom and DropBox
• Available during normal work hours as well as occasional evenings and weekends.
• Available to travel and chaperone students.
• Periodic ability to travel and attend conferences and meetings. 

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the competencies above, a post-graduate degree in higher education administration or public administration from an accredited institution, and no less than one (1) year experience in an educational setting/student services/student affairs, academic advisement; AND

• Experience working in a secondary or post-secondary setting.
• Spanish language skills.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• We are, especially, seeking candidates who have engaged in professional development activities to enhance knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion and have worked collaboratively across various departments in fostering success of underrepresented groups and a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
• Possession of the core competencies determined to be required at the time of hire.