Job Title: Project Staff Associate
Job ID:    R21-60
Location:    Rockefeller College
Full/Part Time:     Full time

The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill a full time Project Staff Associate position within PDP’s Finance and Project Support Department in Albany, NY

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Project Staff Associate will provide management and oversight for financial and administrative support functions within a high performing continuing professional education program with a multi-million dollar annual portfolio of contracts and grants serving federal, state, and local sponsors in the public sector. This position serves as manager of the training and event reservation system and operations of PDP’s training and conference rooms, copy center, and training evaluation processing. Duties include but are not limited to: Provide management for all financial activity within the Professional Development Program, develop project budgets and provide guidance and support in the development of new contract and grant applications, manage the PDP training and event reservation system and training rooms, oversee copy center functioning, serve as primary financial liaison, supervise professional and support staff and as a member of PDP’s Management Team, lead and contribute to organizational initiatives as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1)    Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization with a concentration in finance, business administration, management, or a related field and four years’ experience developing proposals, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses -or- a bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, management, or a related field and six years’ experience developing proposals, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
2)    Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products, including MS Excel and MS Access.
3)    Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
4)    Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.
5)    Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
6)    Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service.
7)    Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks, often under tight deadlines, and manage projects to a successful completion.
8)    Strong organizational skills with strict attention to details.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      1) Experience working in a continuing education or other educational environment.
      2) Knowledge of SUNY and Research Foundation policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION: Salary is expected to be in the High $90s

FLSA: -Exempt

BENEFITS:  The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.

HOW TO APPLY:
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a letter of application. Those selected for a second interview will be asked to complete an assignment.

To apply go to  http://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=141181

Applicants may also visit our website at www.pdp.albany.edu for more information.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.