Higher Education Coordinator, Local 509

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Higher Education Coordinator

SEIU Local

About SEIU Local

SEIU Local is a fast growing, progressive union representing over , state

workers, human service workers, higher education faculty and graduate student

workers, and family child care providers in Massachusetts.

General Description of Position

As a manager and member of our senior staff, you will have primary responsibility for

running the Higher Education Department of the Local. You will oversee all services

related to representation, bargaining, recruitment, and leadership development for

higher education employees.

Examples of Duties :

• Lead and manage departmental staff.
• Collaborate with union members to create, implement, and engage with various

campaigns.

Direct strategic planning initiatives for the Higher Education Department and

membership.

Ensure progress toward membership growth and political engagement among

members.

Coordinate resources and services within the Local, especially with the

Communications, Administration, Political, Organizing, and MARC departments.

Plan, develop, and offer leadership development for members.

Work with the leadership of the Higher Education Chapter to lead negotiations,

develop proposals, and coordinate all bargaining-related activities.

Consult with and advise the leadership of the Higher Education Chapter

regarding chapter and workplace issues, strategies, and tactics.

Respond to member concerns and complaints in a timely manner.

With and on behalf of the leadership of the Higher Education Chapter, represent

the membership in meetings with managers, government agencies, and other

external bodies as needed.

Perform related work and union-wide duties as required.

Specific duties may change at the direction of the Chief of Staff and the President

of the Local.

Supervision :

You will report directly to the Field Director. As a manager, you will directly supervise

internal organizers in the Higher Education Department, and may supervise paid

member organizers, interns, and other temporary employees. Supervision may include

interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, delegating, evaluating, promoting, transferring,

investigating, disciplining, and terminating, as needed. Supervision and organizational

structure may change at the direction of the Chief of Staff and the President of the

Local.

Working Conditions :

This job is based in our Marlborough, MA office, but may work remotely as appropriate.

Frequent travel within Massachusetts and occasional out-of-state travel is required.

Working long hours, evenings, and weekends is often necessary; the baseline

expectation is to work .5 hours across 5 days each week.

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Attending various outdoor events, sometimes for a full working day, even in

potentially uncomfortable (but not unsafe) weather.

Qualifications :

Required :

o A bachelor's degree.

o Experience with community or issues-based organizing or advocacy.

o Experience with management or supervision.

o Experience with the duties of internal organizing, including representation,

bargaining, and member recruitment.

o Familiarity with the work and challenges of contingent faculty and

graduate student workers.

o Knowledge of United States and Massachusetts labor laws.

o Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Preferred :

o A graduate or professional degree (such as an MA, PhD, JD, MD, etc.).

o Experience as an educator or researcher in a higher education

environment.

o Experience as a union member and / or working in the labor movement.

o Experience designing and executing a strategic issues-based campaign.

o Familiarity with the unique challenges of international students.

o Knowledge of national trends in higher education organizing.

The Ideal Candidate

There are many qualities that make up an ideal candidate. You might be a perfect fit for

this role if this describes you :

Committed to the labor movement and progressive social change.

Able to work effectively with limited guidance, both independently and as part of

a team.

Able to accurately assess priorities and balance the progress of multiple short

and long-term projects.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Highly organized and efficient, with a meticulous attention to detail.

Compensation :

Salary is determined by the Local budget; as of 4 : $, / year paid

biweekly. Benefits include, at no cost to the employee, health insurance with HRA,

dental insurance, short and long-term disability, a pension, an optional k (no

employer match) and FSA, and generous paid time off.

Application Process :

SEIU Local is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity

women, BIPOC, LGBT candidates and candidates from other marginalized

communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We want to interview the best candidates for our organization. If you think you have the

skills to fill the role and serve our mission, even if you don&#;t meet every qualification in

the list, please consider applying. We review all applications thoroughly and are open to

considering candidates from many different backgrounds.

If you require accommodations prior to submitting an application, please candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter about the positions can be directed to are reviewed as they are received; candidates are encouraged to

apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.

SEIU Local requires all employees to have at least one full course of the

COVID- Vaccination or an approved exemption from Local by the time of hire.

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