Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencySUNY System Administration

The job title for the vacancy.TitleAssistant Counsel, Employee Relations

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryLegal

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $90000 to $110000 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 40

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 353 Broadway

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12246

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description As part of Counsel's Office, the System Office of Employee Relations represents the University in its relations with unionized employees. We serve 29 campuses and System Administration in the development and implementation of employee relations policy and practice. This position represents the University in statewide negotiations, coordinates campus involvement in the bargaining process and communicates regularly with campuses regarding their rights and responsibilities under collective bargaining agreements, and related statutes, rules, regulations and case law. The incumbent serves as the Chancellor's representative in hearing appeals of disciplinary and contract grievances pursuant to the collective bargaining agreements, and coordinates the defense of improper practice charges before the Public Employment Relations Board. The incumbent also represents the State-operated campuses in the expedited disciplinary arbitration process for all CSEA represented employees.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Employee Relations, the Assistant Director of Employee Relations performs the following:

- Supervises the administration of six collective bargaining agreements (with CSEA, PBANYS, NYSCOPBA, PEF), and the application of the Civil Service Law Rules, Regulations and Procedures relating to terms and conditions of employment of employees in the classified service.
- Represents SUNY by serving on statewide negotiating teams and assists in formulation of employee relations policy for classified service employees.
- Serves as the University's representative in the administration of the grievance procedures (contract, non-contract and disciplinary) affecting classified service employees.
- Serves as a hearing officer in such proceedings, mediates disputes, develops and executes dispute settlement agreements and renders decisions which are binding upon campus managers.
- Serves as the University's representative in the expedited disciplinary arbitration process for all CSEA represented employees.
- Advises campus officers on union contract interpretation, dispute resolution, disciplinary matters and other campus employee relations matters as required. This includes guiding campus designees in the preparation of grievance decisions.
- Serves as liaison to advocate campus and SUNY positions to various external constituencies including unions, Department of Civil Service, Governor's Office of Employee Relations, etc.
- Assists counsel from the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, SUNY Counsel's Office and Attorney General's Office in the preparation of contract and disciplinary arbitrations, improper practice charges before the Public Employment Relations Board, Civil Service Department hearings and other litigation.
- Serves as the University representative to statewide committees such as the CSEA and PEF Statewide Labor/Management Committees, the Statewide Clerical Advancement Committee, NYS/CSEA Partnership for Education and Training, the PEF Nursing Issues Committee and other joint labor-management ventures.
- Advises campus level labor relations designees.
- Provides assistance and training to campus officers as they develop and implement policies and programs such as attendance control, employee assistance, safety, clerical advancement, performance evaluations, counseling and discipline, etc.
- Coordinates lay-off activities of campuses for classified service employees.
- Assists the Assistant and Associate Vice Chancellors of Employee Relations on special tasks and projects as required

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Admittance to the NYS Bar
- Minimum of 2-3 years' experience practicing public sector labor law in New York State

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience working in a unionized environment

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Additional Information:

- Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $90,000-$110,000.
- Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information:
https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MC13-Unclassified-Benefits-at-Glance.pdf

- This position will be based in Albany.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This is an FLSA exempt position. Frequent travel to the 29 state operated SUNY campuses is required.

SUNY System Administration Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

- Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
- Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
- Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
- Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 353 Broadway

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12246

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=187615