**9563BR** **Position Title:** Senior Staff Specialist to the CHRO **Organization:** Human Resources **Job Responsibilities:** Responsibilities for this position include support of HR’s programs and initiatives. Specific responsibilities include overseeing all administrative matters for the CHRO, managing the operations of the CHRO’s office suite, including providing support across a range of tasks, handling confidential budgetary and sensitive personnel information, and managing the recruitment process for searches that report to the CHRO. This position manages the CHRO’s office communications and complex calendar, coordinates CHRO’s workflow and action items, and supports various projects and initiatives assigned by the CHRO. The Senior Staff Specialist is expected to forge productive working partnerships with colleagues to enhance the contributions of the Human Resources within the larger community. This position interacts with RIT senior leadership, including the President’s office, the Board of Trustees, information technology professionals, faculty, staff, and the RIT community at large. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, familiar with all methods of office and administrative operations, as well as the issues, trends, and concerns for human resources and institutions of higher education. Acting as an assistant to the CHRO, the Senior Staff Specialist should be an independent worker and a self-starter who fosters positive interactions with others. The candidate must be an excellent writer, understand style and editing conventions, and have experience communicating via email, social media, and other communication venues. **FLSA Category:** Non-exempt **Requisition Number:** 9563BR **College/Division:** Finance & Administration **Required Application Documents:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume **Employment Category:** Fulltime **Additional Details:** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. **Required Minimum Education Level:** Associates or Equivalent Experience **How To Apply:** In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. **Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :** 115H **Required Qualifications:** Education/Experience: + Associate’s degree or equivalent experience + 5 years of progressively responsible administrative/executive level support experience. Skills: + Proven ability in developing and managing integrated administrative and communications activities. + Technological competence, computer mastery using database software, Microsoft Office Suite, Drupal, and social media technologies. + Proven aptitude as a communicator including superior written, oral, and presentation skills and the ability to constructively edit others' work. + Ability to work under tight and changing deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. + Proven skills in project management, organized with and a track record of having superb attention to detail. + Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. + Maturity and judgment, self-motivated/take initiative. Flexible; adapt well to change; manage risk and uncertainty with poise. + Possess ethical decision-making skills, discretion, and sound judgment. **Preferred Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in a relevant field of study. • Prior executive administrative support experience in a higher education setting. • Competency in ASL **What do we believe at RIT?:** Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). **Work Location:** Henrietta Campus — 100% **Job Summary:** Reporting to the Chief Human Rresources Officer(CHRO), the Senior Staff Specialist for Human Resources is responsible for supporting the Chief Human Resources Officer in delivering on the mission of the Department of Human Resources at RIT. **Hourly/Salary Minimum:** 22 **Hourly/Salary Maximum:** 28