Human Resources
Employee Relations Training & Development
As a part of the UAlbany community you can benefit from the university’s commitment to life-long learning. Career skills training, tuition reimbursement, microcredentials, and certificate programs are just some of the options UAlbany provides to help you reach your career goals.
Employee Relations is here to:
- Work with all UAlbany employees to identify training and development needs
- Design and deliver onsite and virtual professional development
- Work with community partners to create new training and development opportunities
- Assist with voucher reimbursement programs
- Keep you informed of learning opportunities
Summer 2024 Opportunities
HR is thrilled to announce Summer IDEAs - a follow-up to the popular Winter IDEAs (Intersession Development & Engagement Activities)!
Registration is easy:
- View the full menu of offerings.
- Pick the sessions that best meet your needs and interests.
- Click the link to submit your registration request.
All sessions are designed to meet the needs of the UAlbany employee community:
- 100% voluntary
- In-Person sessions delivered conveniently on campus
- Virtual session delivered through Zoom using your albany.edu email
- Presented by UAlbany employees and SUNY partners
Make the most of your summer intersession with both in-person & virtual sessions. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the 20 great sessions being offered!
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Rescheduled to Thursday July 25 2:00-4:00pm Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Program + Emergency Medical Resources Register to attend this IN-PERSON session and join UAlbany’s own University Police Department certified instructors for the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) program with an overview of two common emergency medical resources available on campus - Stop the Bleed Kits and AED. *This is a 2-hour, IN-PERSON session. |
Wednesday, July 17 |
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Vehicle Maintenance and Summer Safety: Keep Your Vehicle Running Strong |
Thursday, July 18 |
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Fire Safety, Fire Extinguisher Use Register to attend this IN-PERSON session and join UAlbany’s Eric Fletcher, for this engaging, in-person training session designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to handle fire emergencies. Our expert instructor will guide you through the essentials of fire safety and provide you with hands-on practice with proper extinguisher use. *IN-PERSON 10:30-11:30 am University Library, Minerva Room |
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LinkedIn and Instagram 101 12:30-1:00pm Virtual Join UAlbany’s Kaseem Gomez and Gigi Sestito as you learn how to unlock the potential of LinkedIn and Instagram to take your professional life to the next level. Join this interactive training session and discover how to leverage these powerful platforms for career development as well as professional and social networks. |
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Streamlining Your Work with AI 1:30- 2:30pm Virtual Join UAlbany’s Lakia Green to explore AI functionality and ways it can assist you in your personal and professional life. In this online, interactive workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn how to use AI to simplify daily tasks, speed up workflows, and streamline operations. Learn the best situations in which to use AI responsibly and safely. |
| Tuesday, July 23 |
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Restorative Reading for Wellness 9:15-10:15 am Virtual Join UAlbany’s own Stephanie Affinito and explore the power of restorative reading to bring greater health, wellness and happiness to your daily life. Explore the physical, cognitive and emotional benefits of reading, how to make time in your day to read, the kinds of books that matter most and how to harness the power of writing to help us take inspired action, too. Bring a notebook to take notes and build your To-Be-Read (TBR) stack! |
| Navigating Parental and Childcare Leave 10:30-11:30 am Virtual Register to attend this Zoom Session with UAlbany HR’s own Ariana Wallace-Barrett to learn more about the parental and childcare leave benefits you are eligible for as a part of the UAlbany community. You will gain an understanding of policies, legal rights, and best practices for managing and utilizing these leave options effectively. |
| Nutrition and Summer Hydration 12:00-1:00pm In-Person Register to attend this IN-PERSON session and join Brianna Watson, Sodexo’s Dietitian for UAlbany for a refreshing Summer Hydration Learning Series designed to help you stay healthy and hydrated during the warm months! Discover the importance of proper hydration, learn practical tips for maintaining fluid balance, explore the best beverages and foods for hydration, and understand how to recognize and prevent dehydration. |
| Cultivating Authentic Excellence: Managing Stress, Strain, and Burnout to Enhance Meaning and Purpose 1:30- 2:30pm Virtual Register to attend this Zoom Session and join UAlbany’s own Kelly Gorman, Director of Health Promotion. Come learn about how neurology interplays with acting on things that matter to you, and how you can train to engage in what's important to you differently through key strategies for fostering Authentic Excellence. |
News & Events
2024 Employee Milestone Celebration
The University at Albany is privileged to honor employees who have provided 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 50+ years of service. On March 12, 2024 we celebrated 138 employees who reached these milestones in 2022 and 2023 with a combined total of 4,327 years of service to the UAlbany community.
Enjoy the photos from the event.
See the list of honorees in the 2024 Employee Milestone Celebration program
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Annual Required Trainings
To access your annual required trainings, go to Skillsoft and log on with your UAlbany credentials.
Tip: Your Learning Plan is at the top of the page.
Professional Development by Bargaining Unit and Union
The following opportunities and resources are being shared for the benefit of those employees represented by bargaining units and unions. If you are unsure of your membership status, reach out to the appropriate union or contact HR.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)
NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training
The Partnership is a joint labor-management organization that provides free education and training services to NYS agencies and CSEA-represented employees, and is funded through the collective bargaining agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA). CSEA-represented employees can enroll in job skills and professional development courses and webinars through:
Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU)
New York State and Communications Workers of America, Local 1104/ Graduate Student Employees Union Professional Development Program
Article 30 Professional Development Committee of the 2019-2023 Agreement negotiated between New York State (State) and the Communications Workers of America, Local 1104/Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU) provides funding for teaching and graduate assistants represented by GSEU to further their professional development.
Management Confidential (M/C)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
As an incentive to pursue job-related or career-related education, the M/C Tuition Reimbursement Program (M/C TRP) provides reimbursement for approved course work. This valuable employee benefit is funded by New York State and is administered by the Office of Employee Relations, which is responsible for the development of program policies and operational guidelines. For more information visit the TRP Guidelines and Application.
Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program
The Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program reimburses the cost of examination fees for first-time certification and licensure to state employees designated Management/Confidential (M/C). For more information visit the CLEFR Guidelines and Application.
NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA)
Programs for NYSCOPBA-represented Employees
The Security Services Unit Labor-Management Committee (SSU LMC) coordinates and administers education and training programs, as well as quality of work life efforts, funded by Articles 13.1 and 25.6 of the agreement between New York State (NYS) and NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA).
Public Employees Federation (PEF)
Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)
The Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) provides training and professional development programs for PEF-represented and Management/Confidential employees of New York State. For more information and to view the extensive workshop list visit the PSWP Workshops Program.
Reimbursement Programs
College Tuition Reimbursement (CTR) and Nurses' Enhanced College Tuition Reimbursement (NECTR)
PEF-represented employees may apply for reimbursement for qualifying tuition expenses incurred for courses that begin during the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 under the College Tuition Reimbursement (CTR) Program and the Nurses' Enhanced College Tuition Reimbursement (NECTR) Program. Applications for courses or events that began on or after January 1, 2023, and ended prior to March 20, 2023, must be submitted by June 19, 2023.
Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program
PEF-represented employees may apply for reimbursement for qualifying examination expenses incurred for exams that begin during the time period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 under the Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program. Applications for courses or events that began on or after January 1, 2023, and ended prior to March 20, 2023, must be submitted by June 19, 2023.
Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program
PEF-represented employees may apply for reimbursement for qualifying examination expenses incurred for exams that begin during the time period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 under the Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program. Applications for courses or events that began on or after January 1, 2023, and ended prior to March 20, 2023, must be submitted by June 19, 2023.
Certification and License Renewal Fee Reimbursement (CLRFR) Pilot Program
PEF-represented employees may apply for reimbursement for qualifying expenses incurred for certification and license renewal fees that were paid for during the time period April 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, under the Certification and License Renewal Fee Reimbursement (CLRFR) Pilot Program. Applications for renewals that were paid for on or after April 1, 2023, through May 12, 2023, must be submitted by August 10, 2023.
United University Professions (UUP)
The New York State/United University Professions Joint Labor-Management Executive Committee is pleased to provide information about the Empire KnowledgeBank and Professional Development Workshops to further professional development for UUP-represented employees.
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Human Resources
UAB 300
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
PHONE (518) 437-4700
FAX (518) 437-4731
[email protected]
Staff Directory
Human Resources is located in Suite 300 of the University Administration Building on 1215 Western Ave. Campus Map
