NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION RHODE ISLAND

UNISERV DIRECTOR

VACANCY NOTICE

The National Education Association Rhode Island is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Uniserv Director.

Nature of Position/Scope of Employment

The Uniserv Director is a professional level position which provides a wide variety of services to local affiliates and members; exercises considerable independent judgment and discretion in performing assigned responsibilities; and frequently is required to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends. 

Essential Job Functions

• Counsel, advise and represent local affiliates in the areas of collective bargaining, membership promotion, leadership development, grievance processing, and related labor relations activities.
  
• Counsel, advise and represent members with employment-related issues.
  
• Counsel and advise members on professional problems and issues.
  
• Provide or facilitate training programs for members and local affiliates.
  
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local affiliate leadership and members.
  
• Participate in assigned secondary assignments, such as, committees, work groups, etc.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelors Degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience, education or training in labor relations skills, including, collective bargaining, grievance processing, organizing, membership advocacy, administrative hearings, etc.
  
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
  
• Effective interpersonal skills.
  
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
  
• Ability to independently coordinate workload and schedule.
  
• Valid driver’s license and dependable automobile for association related activities.
  
• Evidence of self-motivation and high work ethic.

Desirable Skills and Abilities

• Advanced relevant education.
• Prior Uniserv/Field Representative experience.

             
Salary and Benefits

• In accordance with the NEARI and USO/RI Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Interested candidates should either mail or email a letter of application with a detailed résumé, including references to:

Vincent P. Santaniello
Deputy Executive Director
National Education Association Rhode Island
99 Bald Hill Road
Cranston, Rhode Island  02920

or

vsantaniello@nea.org           

The National Education Association RI is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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