Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).

The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

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Summary:

This is an administrative staff position reporting to the Assistant Director of HR - Personnel Services in a team environment. This position requires an individual to be detailed orientated, have critical thinking skills, and exercise limited independent judgment in the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities assigned. This position is responsible for the intake, accuracy, and input to electronic systems of all personnel information that flows through the department of Human Resources for grant sponsored employees (e.g., new hire, rehire, termination, onboarding - including I-9 & e-Verify, all federal, state, and city mandated employment forms and information, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Assistant Director of HR - Personnel Services in the administration and implementation of New Hires, Rehires, Employment Modifications, Terminations, personnel policies and procedures and related issues.

• Assists Field personnel either by telephone, e-mail, written communication or in person regarding their employment onboarding, or the RF electronic systems.

• Inputs data to Research Foundation’s electronic systems

• Handles all personnel related matters (e.g., RF Onboard, E-Personnel Action Form (e-PAF), I-9/e-Verify, Background Check, etc.)

• Verifies all data information for compliance to existing employment-related laws and RF policies.

• Notifies appropriate field personnel regarding missing, incorrect, or incomplete hiring information.

• Ensure that I-9/e-Verify are completed timely according to regulations.

• Visits campuses and client sites, as assigned or needed.

• Covers for other team members in their absence.

• Assists other team members to alleviate heavy workload.

• Performs other duties and has other responsibilities, as assigned or necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

• Two years of experience in Human Resources and Customer Service

• Knowledge of Human Resources employment law – DOL, USCIS, etc.

• Excellent Computer skills

• Excellent Customer Service skills

• Excellent Communication and business writing skills

• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to Multi-task, exercise good judgment, have excellent problem-solving skills, and work independently.

• Ability to work well with others

• Experience with Microsoft office, and comprehensive knowledge of Word and Excel

Pay Range:

$71,518.76 - $83,329.20

RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals (link to https://www.rfcuny.org/RFWebsite)

About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

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.