PDP has a fast-paced, diverse work environment that offers challenging, rewarding opportunities for continual learning and personal growth. We have a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance—and, of course, paid vacation and holidays.

If you are interested in any of the positions below, submit your resume with a letter of application—including the job #—no later than the specified closing date.

Newest postings are at the top.

Positions Currently Open:

 

Project Staff Assistant Administrative Support Unit Supervisor

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Job # : R#09-48
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: High $30s to Low $40s

The Professional Development Program 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 Assistant position.  This position will manage the provision of administrative support services to a number of adult education and training projects and provide direct administrative support to Department Managers, and the Project Director.

 

Description of Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Overseeing and assigning projects within the work team; contributing to evaluation of employee performance; performing administrative or secretarial functions; arranging meetings; developing and processing work group purchase orders and billing, identifying, negotiating with, and contracting with vendors; contributing to preparation of reports including Quarterly and Annual; developing and reviewing correspondence; formatting and manipulating text from various sources to produce or revise complex documents; proofreading and editing materials; compiling and collating materials; maintaining a training calendar; maintaining and updating training registration and other unit databases; gathering data from various sources and conducting studies as directed; and coordinating staff travel activities. Full-time position. Some local and statewide travel is required.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization in Business, Public Administration, Education or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in an appropriate area.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in supervision of staff.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in use of email, electronic calendar, computer templates, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and internet specifically Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access).
• Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to manage numerous tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (interpersonal, written, and verbal), customer service, and telephone skills.
• Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Travel within New York State to conduct program audits is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity or experience working within an adult education environment.

Special Notes

Employment is through the Research Foundation of SUNY and is contingent upon continued funding. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, not-for-profit organization managing sponsored program activity for the University at Albany. 

Please submit your resume to Professional Development Program, Room UAB 412, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 or e-mail to: jobs@pdp.albany.edu. Open until filled. Include a cover letter that addresses including online portfolio URL and specify Job R#09-48. 

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.

 

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Training Program Coordinator

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Job # : PDP-02
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: Low to mid $60s

The Professional Development Program’s Instructional Technologies Unit seeks a highly organized, creative individual to manage a large-scale curriculum development project. The successful candidate will work with contributors from a multi-state partnership to create a comprehensive curriculum on STD partner services and prepare it for translation to e-learning modules for new workers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven ability to guide multiple partners in developing a successful final product. Position requires exceptional project management and writing skills and a strong background in instructional design for the web. Functions include project management, coordination of project partners, and scripting content for web delivery. This is a full time position on a short – term basis.

 

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in curriculum, instructional design, teaching or related field from a college or university accredited by a USDOE recognized organization, or Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 or more years in curriculum development for adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team, create project schedules, solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to organize information for a visual medium, write clearly and effectively, and communicate concepts to others.
• Subject matter expertise in public health, preferably STD prevention.
• Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with culturally diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creating content for self-paced online learning as evidenced by a portfolio of work 
• Experience using a commercial content authoring package.
• Familiarity with creating content that is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Special Notes

Employment is through the Research Foundation of SUNY and is contingent upon continued funding. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, not-for-profit organization managing sponsored program activity for the University at Albany.  Salary will be negotiated dependent on experience and project work, but is expected to be in the low to mid 60’s.  This is a full-time position on a short-term basis that requires some travel. 

Please submit your resume to Professional Development Program, Room UAB 412, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 or e-mail to: jobs@pdp.albany.edu. Open until filled. Include a cover letter that addresses including online portfolio URL and specify Job PDP - 02. 

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.

 

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Education Specialist—Videographer/Editor (Adjunct - Per Diem)

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Job # : PDP-01Media
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: Up to $40/hour

The Professional Development Program of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks candidates for an Education Specialist (Videographer/Editor). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing videoconference production and direction for videoconference broadcasts, pre-taped segments and internet-ready media.   This is a per diem/hourly position with a variable work schedule, including evenings.

 

Description of Duties

• Develop storyboards and scripts for video/internet media projects
• Scene development, lighting and shot composition pre-production
• Photograph using digital, video camera acquisition systems in the field and studio
• Edit video content using Avid Non Linear Edit System technologies
• Design special visual effects utilizing digital, graphic technologies
• Design and author DVD from the Professional Development Program media projects
• Co-Manage media in the Avid Unity Storage system
• Implement new ideas and technologies based on evaluation and analysis of video training
• Duplicate master videos and DVD’s using robotic, media duplication systems
• Represent the  Professional Development Program at professional conferences and meetings

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization in a related field and at least 2-5 years hands-on production background in video production experience.
• Experience in electronic field production, graphic special effects production and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with culturally diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of video production in non-linear editing and digital videography
• Knowledge of human services

Special Notes

Employment is through the Research Foundation of SUNY and is contingent upon continued funding. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, not-for-profit organization managing sponsored program activity for the University at Albany.  Salary: Hourly rate depending on experience, up to $40 per hour. Position to remain open until filled.

Please send a copy of resume to Professional Development Program, UAB Room 412, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 or e-mail to: jobs@pdp.albany.edu. Open until filled.  Include a cover letter that addresses requirements and specify Job PDP-01Media. 

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.

 

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