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Join our dynamic team at LaGuardia Community College and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our diverse student body. We offer exciting employment opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on equity and inclusion, we are dedicated to empowering students and shaping the future of higher education. Join us to be part of a vibrant community committed to excellence in teaching, student support, research, and community engagement. Explore our current opportunities and embark on a rewarding career at LaGuardia.

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Job Title: Multicultural Exchange Program Assistant

Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part:Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Student Life Manager of the Multicultural Exchange which comprises two peer mentoring programs (BMEC & CREAR Futuros). The Multicultural Exchange is currently looking for a highly organized Program Assistant to join the team. The Program Assistant will support all administrative components of the Multicultural Exchange to ensure effective function of both programs.

Black Male Empowerment Cooperative (BMEC) is a project of the CUNY Black Male Initiative (BMI), whose mission is to increase, encourage and support the inclusion and educational success of students from groups that are severely underrepresented in higher education, in particular African, African-American/Black, Caribbean and Latino/Hispanic males.

CREAR Futuros is an initiative of the Hispanic Federation (HF) that is committed to change and impact first-year, first-generation student college access, retention and graduation.

This position includes handling all logistics for the Multicultural Exchange, all scheduled training, programs and events. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

JOB DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs basic administrative duties such as answering phones, responding to emails, filing, data entry and managing schedules, while also assisting in budget oversight for events and event planning. Respond within 48-hours to each email and/or phone call.
Attend and supervise BMEC mentors during training (August) and quarterly meetings; and attend HF training with CREAR mentors (2-3 consecutive days in August) and monthly meetings (first Friday of every month);
Coordinate semester events/workshops and handle logistics for all workshops/events
Create and submit paperwork as needed which includes catering requests, multimedia and room requests, set up SEMS event, Design flyer and get approval from Marketing, create sign-in sheets and submit after the event, etc.
Facilitate ideas and assist with creating programs/workshops for the students in the program along with the mentors
Create event flyers, agendas, with event content
Meet with mentors of the program to support their work and assist as needed
Assist mentors with paperwork, case notes, and with mentees
Assist in pairing of mentors to mentees
Record student attendance at program workshops/events via SEM’s
Manage and supervise the program office; Maintain and organize office and supply inventory
Update social media networks for the Program
Take minutes at regular Staff/Team and other meetings
Assist in the coordination and tracking of mentees, mentor case notes
Schedule meetings and/or interviews as needed
Assist in the orientation of new staff and mentors by providing them with the necessary documents and materials
Performs other related duties in accordance with instructions from the Student Life Manager.
Update and print recruitment materials
Update and print program forms such as intake forms and check-in forms

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

An Associates degree and at least 2 years with administrative support or equivalent experience; or a Bachelors degree with one year of administrative support, or equivalent experience.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS degree
At least 2 years with administrative or organizational experience
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills; Strong commitment to customer service;
Detail-oriented;
Highly skilled in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook) and organizational databases.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills;
Self-starter, independent worker, dependable, resourceful, willing to take initiative and be proactive with a sense of urgency;
Ability to self-organize and manage multiple projects at once;
Adaptable and able to problem-solve independently;
Able to work effectively as a supportive team member with a diverse group of people;

Anticipated length of appointment: 1/1/2024—6/30/2024

COMPENSATION: $23.00 per hour

HOURS: 35-hours per week

BENEFITS: Medical and Dental

APPLICATION: Please email your resume and cover letter to NTosh@lagcc.cuny.edu

CLOSING DATE: January 17^th 2024

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist

Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part:Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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General Description

This is an administrative non-tax levy related entities staff position reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources (HR), exercising independent judgment in the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities assigned. This position is responsible for supporting the administration of all time and leave, benefits, onboarding and offboarding for the non-tax levy entities including Research Foundation of CUNY (RFCUNY), LaGuardia Community College Association, LaGuardia Community College Auxiliary, and the Early Childhood Learning Center. The Senior HR Generalist will work on other HR-related projects for staff hired for and paid by the non-tax levy entities and may supervise staff as required.

POSITION DETAILS

The Senior HR Generalist will assist with the administration and coordination of employment services for each respective non-tax levy entity. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Functions as a liaison to the RFCUNY Human Resources Department (RF-HR) in support of the College’s management team responsible for recruitment and other talent acquisition needs related to grants and other initiatives supported by funds at the Research Foundation of CUNY. Consults frequently with RF-HR to ensure consistency in information provided to employees and to ensure accuracy in all processes.

· Prepares and executes various personnel transactions involving employee recordkeeping (including the I-9 maintenance, performance evaluations, and other personnel file documents), processing of new hires, pay administration within ADP Workforce Now, and benefits management (in consultation with the external benefits broker and TIAA representatives).

· Conducts routine onboarding or other training sessions for compliance and operational effectiveness purposes; designs information packages for employees as needed; assists with the coordination of onboarding activities as part of the College’s HR Department’s standards of operation; processes “person of interest” (i.e POI) documents and enters accurate data into CUNYFirst.

· Processes or assists with the processing of time and leave including annual, sick, unscheduled holiday, FMLA, Workers Compensation, and Paid Family Leave (PFL) according to the policies and procedures of each related entity; processes new hire payroll and benefit entries in ADP Workforce Now and TIAA CUNY portal.

· Reviews and proofreads job descriptions, prepares job postings, and coordinates advertisements for job searches; reviews and responds to applicants’ emails, screens resumes, prepares job offers, and closes searches; creates various reports in order to track recruitment and personnel action processes.

· Creates, collects, and organizes the documentation required for the performance evaluation and employment separation processes; provides general assistance with management of the performance appraisal process.

· Facilitates and attends meetings on behalf of the College or related entity; maintains frequent contact with related entity leadership regarding HR issues, and consults with the College’s Executive Director of HR regarding resolutions.

Other Duties

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of HR or designee.

Qualifications

· A Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and three (3) years administrative, progressively responsible experience in human resources, of which at least one (1) year entailed working with state or local government processes, preferably in a higher education or non-profit organization, and at least one (1) year supervising the work of others in a related area.

· A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and four (4) years administrative, progressively responsible experience in human resources, of which at least one (1) year entailed working with state or local government processes, preferably in a higher education or non-profit organization, and at least one (1) year supervising the work of others in a related area.

· Expertise in ADP Workforce Now and processing bi-weekly payroll.

· Excellent math, verbal communication and business writing skills.

· Knowledge of current federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.

· Highly detail oriented and organized.

· Ability to operate calmly under high stress situations

· Excellent computer skills (experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required).

· Strong work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard employee information, and handle all documents with sensitivity.

· Able to solve problems, instruct others and be a team player.

· Willingness to learn new systems and subject areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience working for a higher education institution in an urban setting.

· Knowledge of PeopleSoft (CUNYFirst), RFCUNY systems, Microsoft Office suite and other ERP or large database/reporting systems.

· Knowledge of TIAA, NYCERS, and TRS pension plans.

· Bilingual Spanish speaking skills are a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit the posting on the CUNY Research Foundation Website at: Senior Human Resources Generalist – Non-Tax Levy and select the “Apply” button. Please follow the instructions and upload all required documents.

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Job Title: Recreational Assistant

Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part:Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. In 2019, LaGuardia served over 30,000 students in pre-college, associate degree, and continuing education programs. Major areas of study include Health Sciences, STEM, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts. Consistent with the diversity of Queens, 56 percent of LaGuardia students are born outside of the United States. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest come from Brooklyn and beyond. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (88 percent), 58 percent are women, and 31 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-eight percent of LaGuardia students are Hispanic, making the college a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Sixty-six percent of LaGuardia students receive financial aid. Slightly less than half attend part-time, often because they need to work to support their families. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in a 2017 Stanford University study. For more information about LaGuardia please visit www.laguardia.edu.

LaGuardia Community College Athletics & Recreation is looking to hire a qualified recreation assistant. A recreation assistant is the primary, entry-level operational part-time position, which reports directly to the Assistant Recreation Coordinator(s). The primary objective of the position is to provide support to the daily operations and activities of the department’s gymnasium and fitness center.

Under the direction of the Intramurals and Sports Administration Coordinator, the Assistant Coordinator of Campus Recreation will assist with, but is not limited to, the following duties:

Assist the Department in supervising and executing all events and activities;
Assure the proper condition and operation of all department facilities (fitness center, gymnasium, locker rooms, showers, storage/equipment rooms, office space, etc.) either by personal intervention or by securing the services of the appropriate college department;
Explain and enforce all College and departmental rules and regulations for students, staff and community members;
Be knowledgeable of and able to clearly communicate to our public the current Athletics & Recreation schedule and all upcoming events;
Maintain all required computer-based and written Department records, such as daily inventory, equipment usage sheets, and financial reports;
Maintain the control desk area courteously and professionally as the first point-of-contact with our public;
Checking in all users by scanning student/member ID cards;
Execute other duties and responsibilities as required by the appropriate area supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED
One-year experience working or volunteering in one or more of the following areas: sports, recreation, intramurals, fitness and/or training, coaching, customer service or point-of-sale.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail and professionalism.
Interest in pursuing a career in recreation, fitness, athletics or a related field.