Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $65164 to $80860 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address 225 Oak Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•Assist with the planning and implementation of diversity and recruitment goals
•Participate in College Career Fairs in Western NY
•Organize and attend regional high school outreach sessions in Western NY
•Assist with planning high school, college, university, and community career fair visits
•Assist with researching and developing community partnerships
•Host and plan informational sessions to outreach audiences
•Source new avenues to promote NYSIF
•Research areas of collaboration and support within NY Civil Service and NY DOL
•Support recruitment team with internship program development
•Assist recruitment team with internship screening
•Post job opportunities to various job boards such as: Handshake, 12twenty, Symplicity
•Collect and organize data associated with recruitment and retention
•Assist with career fair procurement process for giveaway items
•Assist with requisition process for career fair purchases
•Monitor Recruit, HR Executive, and NYSIF Career Fairs Mailboxes

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

•Six (6) years of the experience* in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights. Qualifying experience includes working with organizations concerned with equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs; or in recruiting, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members.

*Substitutions: associate’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of non-supervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four (4) years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following: College and University recruitment, career services, community outreach, public speaking, training, or event planning.

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

Additional Comments For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Fringe Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation.
• Future Career Growth Potential.
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
• Paid State and Federal Holidays.
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Retirement Options.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.

NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.

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

How to Apply

Name Eva-Rae Andrews

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street PO Box 66699

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your cover letter and resume to hr@nysif.com, referencing the vacancy post number in the subject line of your email.