Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES | Office of Personnel Relations 

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is accepting applications from New York State admitted attorneys and qualified candidates with expertise in education law, public sector labor, and employment law for the position of Labor Relations Specialist.

Position Summary

• Position Title: Labor Relations Specialist
• Starting Salary: $95,000 minimum (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
• Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Location: Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, Auburn, New York
• Application Email: lrapplications@cayboces.org

Distinguishing Features of the Role

The Labor Relations Specialist is a management-level position reporting directly to the Director of Personnel Relations, District Superintendent and BOCES Board of Education, while working with core school administrators of participating public school districts. The position involves handling confidential communications and materials while exercising independent judgment on behalf of member school districts.

The primary functions of this role include negotiating collective bargaining agreements with public employee organizations and serving as management’s chief advocate in grievances, arbitrations, employee disciplinary proceedings, and matters before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).

Primary Responsibilities

• Collective Bargaining Lead: Serve as Chief Negotiator and sole spokesperson for Superintendents and Boards of Education during collective bargaining negotiations.
• Legal and Administrative Representation: Represent management in mediation, fact-finding, improper labor practice proceedings before PERB, grievance arbitrations, and Section 75 Civil Service Law disciplinary hearings.
• Advisory and Technical Support: Provide day-to-day advisory services to school leadership on contract administration, interpretation, personnel practices, and relevant court or administrative agency rulings.
• Research and Data Analysis: Conduct salary, wage, and benefit surveys across regional school districts. Analyze precedents, employment practices, and union proposals to formulate strategic counter-proposals.
• Contract Preparation and Drafting: Reduce negotiated changes to clear, enforceable contractual language and assist in drafting formal employment policies.
• Professional Workshops: Prepare and deliver labor relations workshops for administrative personnel and school board members to foster constructive labor-management relationships.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of public employee contract negotiations, mediation, and arbitration practices.
• In-depth understanding of the New York State Taylor Law and standards of fair labor practices.
• Strong research, analytical, and statistical skills related to compensation, benefit computations, and precedent analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build harmonious professional relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Option A: Admission to the Bar of the State of New York AND one (1) year of primary experience in Public Sector Labor Law (preferably including grievance processing, disciplinary actions, and collective bargaining); OR
• Option B: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Labor Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Educational Administration, or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience in collective bargaining, mediation, arbitration, or labor dispute resolution; OR
• Option C: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field AND four (4) years of experience as outlined in Option B, two (2) years of which must include processing disciplinary/grievance actions and collective bargaining; OR
• Option D: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field AND five (5) years of primary experience in HR/labor relations, three (3) years of which must include processing disciplinary/grievance actions and collective bargaining; OR
• Option E: Associate’s Degree in a related field AND six (6) years of primary experience in HR/labor relations, two (2) years of which must include processing disciplinary/grievance actions and collective bargaining; OR
• Option F: An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by Options A through E above.

Note: All volunteer or unpaid internship experience must be verifiable to be considered toward qualification requirements.

Salary and Comprehensive Benefits

• Salary: Competitive starting salary beginning at $95,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
• Work/Life Balance: Excellent leave policy and work-life balance focus.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
  • Health Insurance Coverage
  • New York State Public Employees’ Retirement Pension
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex) and 403(b) Retirement Options
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Eligibility

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit an application letter, detailed resume, and three (3) professional references by October 30, 2026.

Please submit application materials electronically to:
lrapplications@cayboces.org

Also, please apply for the position with Cayuga County Civil Service Employment Portal:

https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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Summary Description:
The Data Specialist will manage and support the data collection, analysis, and reporting
requirements for Child Care Solutions’ CCRC and Infant Toddler contracts, as well as other
contracts and data-related initiatives, as needed. Data will be used to inform program
outcomes and decision-making, ensuring that data-driven strategies are utilized to improve
service delivery and client satisfaction.
Essential Functions:
1. Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of program data under the CCRC
and Infant Toddler contracts ensuring the integrity and accuracy of information.
2. Oversee MITCH, MATCH and Formstack data management systems for the tracking
and reporting of program metrics, customer outcomes, and milestones.
3. Assist program staff with data entry as needed and provide training on MITCH,
MATCH, and Formstack.
4. Prepare data and provide to the Deputy Director by the 10th of the month for quarterly
reporting to funders.
5. Present data reports at the Infant Toddler/ Infant Early Childhood Mental Health
Consultation Region 3 quarterly meeting.
6. Use data insights to guide program improvements and make data-driven decisions to
enhance service delivery.
7. Respond to data questions, troubleshoot problems, develop, and write data collection
protocols, and monitor ongoing projects and propose and implement changes.
8. Propose techniques to improve data quality and team productivity.
9. Collect, analyze and document qualitative and quantitative data.
10. Provide data dashboard/reports for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and
other documents.
11. Work with program staff and partners in identifying emerging issues and questions in
need of new data, synthesis, or interpretation.
12. Provide expertise around data collection and analysis.
13. Monitor data entry and reporting deadlines to ensure compliance with contract and
funder requirements.
14. Conduct routine data quality checks to identify and correct missing, inaccurate, or
inconsistent information.
15. Maintain organized data and supporting documentation for audits, monitoring visits,
and contract reviews.
16. Identify trends, gaps, and areas of concern and communicate findings and
recommendations to leadership and program staff.
17. Support grant applications, renewals, and funder reports with accurate program data
and outcomes.
18. Coordinate with the Deputy Director and program leadership on reporting priorities,
timelines, and data needs.
19. Maintain data required for OCFS and other regulatory reporting, ensuring required
fields, milestones, and outcomes are complete and accurate.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Analytics/Data Science,
Statistics, Mathematics or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Knowledge: Previous experience in evaluation, research and/or data collection, analysis
and reporting. Knowledge of data collection, management, evaluation, analysis, reporting,
and quality assurance. Knowledge of human services and/or childcare data systems and
reporting requirements preferred.
Experience: Requires minimum of 2-4 years of experience in tracking and managing
multiple sources of data. Strong statistical and methodological skills and experience with
evaluations in human services settings are highly desirable.
Competencies: Exceptional analytical, oral and written communication skills. Proficient in
Microsoft Office and data analytic software. Effective oral and written communication, ability
to manage data and deliver outcomes for complex projects, knowledge of childcare best
practices and operations and knowledge of community resources, strong customer service
skills and ability to work with people from a wide range of economic, ethnic and cultural
backgrounds
Level of responsibility: Works with little direct supervision, exercises high degree of
discretion and independent judgment
Working Conditions:
Schedule: Requires flexibility, some evening and weekend hours
Environment: Agency’s Syracuse and Auburn office with some ability to work remotely as
permitted by agency policy.
Travel: Frequent local travel to meetings, some regional meetings, some travel within NY
State, infrequent out-of-state travel to conferences.
Customer Responsibilities and Contacts: Some contact with community agencies, NYS
OCFS and ECLC; regular collaboration with agency staff.
Physical Requirements:
• Manual dexterity sufficient for frequent use of telephone, keyboard, calculator and other
office equipment
• Ability to receive and convey detailed information
• Ability to sit at a desk for 6 – 7 hours per day
• Moderate physical exertion: Occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds

Hourly Range $24.96 – $29.87 per hour

Apply on Our Website at ccscny.org

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Responsibilities include:

• Work with an advisory committee to develop and implement the annual exhibition schedule, including three recurring shows, and manage the workflow related to this schedule;
• Develop and implement both onsite and virtual programs related to exhibitions, including opening receptions, artist talks, panel discussions, artist demonstrations, etc., to engage and expand audiences, and contextualize the work presented;
• For juried shows (typically two/year) manage all aspects of the process, including juror(s) selection and contracts, creating calls for art on CaFE, and responsible for communication and contracting with participating artists, and related tasks;
• Propose artists and guest curators whose work will elevate and expand the viewer experience, and draw community members and visitors to the Art Center;
• Design all exhibition installations, and install works with preparator assistance;
• Work with the Marketing Director to support exhibition and related program promotion across all media channels, and engage participating artists in promotion;
• Develop and manage the exhibitions and engagement budget, including writing occasional grants pertaining to exhibitions and engagement, and coordinating with the Art Center team to identify and pursue other sources of support.
• Attend and oversee all public programs related to exhibitions and engagement, which will occasionally include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:
BS or BA required, MA in Museum Studies or related degree preferred.  Two to four years of gallery or museum experience required; experience in community engagement programs preferred.  Knowledge of fiber arts and artists a plus.  Proficiency in all MSWord programs expected.  Organized, detail oriented, excellent communication skills, and an energetic and professional approach to presenting innovative work and building viewer engagement.

Salary & Benefits

FT salaried position, $50-$52K, plus benefits.  To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to cunderhill@SchweinfurthArtCenter.org.  All qualified applicants will receive serious consideration.  No phone calls please.  EOE

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Purpose

Responsible for the control of late and/or delinquent loan accounts and pending late payment reminders. Make follow-up telephone calls on delinquent loan accounts and maintain accurate records on delinquent loan accounts.  Optimize collections on accounts while balancing the goodwill of members with the overall business interest of the credit union.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor payments for late and/or delinquency status. Follow up on delinquent, high-balance, and overdue credit balance accounts by phone and/or letter.  Ensure professional interface with members.
• Contact high balance and/or delinquent members by telephone and mail to determine the reasons for balance or delinquency, and assist them in developing plans to bring accounts to a current status. Develop workout plans and collect on overdue accounts wherever possible.
• Notify co-signers regarding status of delinquent accounts.
• Update files and system accounts via the credit union’s delinquent loan recovery system.
• Secure credit bureau reports. Skip trace on loan accounts.  Maintain accurate data for repossession log, bankruptcy files, charge-off list, etc.
• Research payroll deductions, stops, starts, and changes as they may affect the status of a loan payment.
• Monitor and maintain insurance information on collateralized loans. Contact members regarding any insurance cancellations or changes.
• Respond to requests for information and/or subpoena and garnishment notices.
• Determine when collateral should be repossessed, after conferring with Manager/CEO, and serve as liaison with attorneys or agencies in handling repossession of collateral.
• Work with attorneys to file claims and attend hearings, and coordinate with trustees for all bankruptcy filings.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in loan applications and credit bureau reports.
• Maintain detailed record of all communications made with member regarding delinquency.
• Prepare information needed or required by collection agency, and post receipts from collection agency.
• Monitor negative share balance accounts and contact member by telephone and mail to bring accounts to a current status.
• Work with insurance company and members, when appropriate, on filing disability and death claims.
• Perform quality control functions on processed loans to ensure compliance of policy and procedures are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: 

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write detailed correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percents.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience: 

Experience in Consumer Collections is preferred as well as Credit Union experience but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities: 

• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding debt collection
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collection software

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Location: In our main branch located at 65 Wright Circle, Auburn NY 13021

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K match up to 5%
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• PTO includes Sick, Personal, and Vacation.

Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 5

Rate: $18.00 – $22.00

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