• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in the third-step grievance process, which includes:
  • Reviewing, counseling, negotiating, investigating, preventing and settling any union employee workplace grievances;
  • Interpreting union contracts and agreements which deal with wages, hours, working conditions and all other matters within the purview of the agreements affecting labor relations, employee relations and human resources activities.
• Manages several key programs and processes through coordinating meetings; reviewing and calculating funds; conducting mail merges for communications; and preparing check requests to generate payments. Key Programs and processes include but are not limited to:
  • 1199/SSA Child Care Subsidy Fund,
  • 2% Merit Wage Bonus,
  • Research Project Safety Protocol,
  • Educational Training Assistance program.
• Manages all aspects of the Layoff and Recall Pool Process including:
  • Developing, reporting, promoting, implementing, managing and maintaining effective procedures, and practices.
  • Coordinating and preparing for the monthly 1199 SSA/CUMC Jobs Subcommittee meeting.
• Serves as the liaison between CUMC departments and 1199/SSA union for the purpose of developing and resolving all aspects of the union contract and ensuring compliance and adherence to the Columbia University policies
• All other duties as assigned or required.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related experience required, 3-5 yrs of related work experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
• Must be able to take initiative with the ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and human resources information systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships and the demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of HR and business management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate and influence others.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.