Employment Opportunities

List of 3 items.

• Human Resource Director

  Overview
  Albany Academy is the first and only independent, preparatory, Pre-K through post-graduate school in New York’s Capital Region. Academy offers an innovative model of education, with coeducational learning in the Lower and Upper Schools and single-sex learning in the Middle School. The Academy experience develops diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.
  
  At Albany Academy, we believe that the active expression of diverse perspectives and life experiences is vital to a thriving school community. Guided by our Mission Statement and Core Values, we are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, equitable, and just environment that fosters excellence.
  
  Our vision is to uphold Albany Academy as the Capital Region’s premier institution for cultivating bright, caring students who are curious and courageous in their pursuit of learning. Our expert faculty and staff follow best practices, combining foundational knowledge with modern educational approaches that prepare students for an ever-changing world. Academy employs powerful educators who teach time-honored content and skills that our graduates use to succeed beyond the classroom. Our faculty and staff collaborate cross-departmentally in spaces and programs to enhance the student experience and design thinking. This approach allows us to provide innovative learning experiences, authentic leadership opportunities, and abundant co-curricular opportunities for student engagement—preparing students to be exceptional beyond measure.
  
  Discover more about Albany Academy, visit: albanyacademy.org
  
  Position Summary – Lead and manage the Human Resources function in a way that most effectively enables the school to fulfill its mission
  
  Employer/Employee Relations
  

  • Monitor employee engagement and recommend appropriate adjustments to policies and practices
  • Support leaders in planning and executing employee appreciation and recognition events
  • Be a voice of positive recognition for all employees
  • Assist managers in resolving workplace conflicts
  • Serve as ombudsperson for employees that raise questions and concerns
  • Investigate employee concerns/complaints/issues and take appropriate steps, in consultation with other leaders and the Head of School

  Compensation
  

  • Lead and manage the annual rate review process
  • Negotiate and deliver renewal contracts on an annual basis
  • Establish and document the roles to be done beyond the primary work (stipends)
  • Routinely evaluate competitive pay practices
  • Recommend appropriate compensation for new hires 

  Benefits
  

  • Plan and provide a set of benefits that contributes to attracting and retaining talent
  • Monitor employee usage and satisfaction of the various benefit plans
  • Manage the annual benefits open enrollment process
  • Assist in benefits review and enrollment for new employees

  Staffing
  

  • Collaborate with school leaders to develop a staffing plan that most effectively serves the mission of the school
  • Recruit best available talent to fill open roles

  Employee Development
  

  • Oversee and facilitate an annual evaluation process for all employees
  • Support professional development
  • Assist managers in addressing under performance
  • Support the new employee orientation process

  HR Information Systems
  

  • Maintain the integrity of HRIS data
  • Train managers and employees on use of the self-service aspects of the HRIS system
  • Regularly evaluate the potential for deploying additional aspects of the HRIS

  Employee Leaves and Departures
  

  • Support employee leave requests, including preparing leave paperwork and managing their return to work
  • Obtain and record in the HRIS resignations from departing employees
  • Conduct exit meetings with departing employees and capture data in a way that enables assessment of trends
  • Communicate departures to the professional community
  • Document the terms of the exit for each departing employee and record in HRIS
  • Ensure COBRA documentation is provided

  Qualifications
  

  • Education - Bachelor’s degree in human resources and/or organizational development
  • Certification – Society Human Resource Management or HR Certification Institute (desired)
  • Experience - 7+ years of progressive experience with a professional workforce, across a variety of HR disciplines including strategic planning, HR policy, employee relations and benefits, at least 3 years in a leadership position
  • Deep knowledge of Federal and New York State labor laws and regulations

  Capabilities
  

  • Aligns human resource strategy to deliver on the mission of the school
  • Resolves sensitive issues in a way that fosters trust and positivity
  • Collaborative
  • Trusted advisor and mentor

  Characteristics
  

  • Committed to the success of others and considers the needs of the team before self
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Organizationally savvy
  • Calm in challenging circumstances

  Direct Reports: Human Resource Assistant, Human Resource
  Manager
  
  Reports to: Head of School
  
  Status: Full-time, 12-month, salaried position
  
  Schedule:  Monday to Friday, 7:45am – 4:15pm
  
  Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 per year
  
  Working Environment & Physical Requirements
  

  • Routinely move about inside and outside
  • Frequent interaction with others through speaking and listening

  Disclaimer
  

  • The employee must be capable of fully performing all duties described herein, either without or with reasonable accommodation
  • Albany Academy reserves the right to alter this job description
  • Employment with Albany Academy is at-will 

• Extended Day Staff Member

  Schedule:

  • Extended day operates every school day from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm.
  • Position is open to anyone that can consistently work at least 2 days per week

  Responsibilities

  • Receive Pre-School through 4th grade students as they enter the facility
  • Provide age-appropriate activities
  • Ensure student safety
  • Escort students to the parking lot at the end of their day

  Reports to: Judi Morrissey, Extended Day Manager

   

  Status: This is a part-time, hourly position

   

  Compensation: $14.20 - $24.00

   

  Requires a background check and submission of fingerprints to the NY State Education Department

   

  To apply or learn more about the position, send an email to Judi Morrissey at morrisseyj@albanyacadmeis.org

• Facilities Maintenance Technician

  Overview

  Albany Academy is an independent, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Post-graduate, educational institution located in Albany, New York that coordinates single-sex and co-educational learning environments to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.

   

  At Albany Academy the active expression of different perspectives and life experiences plays a vital role in the life of the school. In harmony with our Mission Statement and reflective of our Core Values, Albany Academy is committed to a safe, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just school climate dedicated to excellence.

   

  Our vision is to maintain and improve the reputation of Albany Academy as a premier academic institution that develops high-character, intellectually curious students and prepares them for future success. We employ talented faculty and staff who are respected for following current educational best practices. These powerful educators teach time-honored content and skills that our graduates use to be successful in higher education and life beyond. They also collaborate cross-departmentally and divisionally in spaces and programs geared towards educational student experiences and design thinking. This approach allows us to provide innovative learning experiences, authentic leadership opportunities, and abundant co-curricular opportunities for student engagement.

   

  For more information about the school go to albanyacademy.org
  
  

  Role Summary

  Provide general facilities maintenance and support services.
  
  

  Responsibilities

  Building maintenance including, but not limited to:
  

  • Repair of equipment, buildings, furniture
  • Light construction
  • Painting
  • Moving equipment and furniture
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Grounds – field striping and other grounds maintenance
  • Event set-up and tear-down
  • Custodial duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  • 3 years of facilities maintenance or equivalent experience in one or more trades
  • High school diploma
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Able to work occasional nights and weekends
  • Demonstrated verbal communication skills

  Characteristics

  • Enjoys diagnosing problems and making needed repairs
  • Attentive to details
  • Team contributor with the ability to lead when needed
  • Great work ethic
  • Friendly, enjoys interacting with people and being around young people

  Job Type: Full-time, 12-month, Non-exempt/hourly

   

  Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift
  
  

  Compensation: $18-$23 / hour

   

  Reporting: Reports to the Director, Site & Support Services
  
  

  Working Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Most of the work is done standing
  • Routinely move about inside and outside the buildings
  • Frequent interaction with others through speaking, listening, and typing
  • Ability to operate cleaning equipment

  Disclaimer

  • Capable of fully performing all duties described herein, either without or with reasonable accommodation
  • Albany Academy reserves the right to alter this job description
  • Employment with Albany Academy is at-will