Employment:
(*See Employee Recruitment, below, for job search initiation and search-related questions)
Adjunct:
Adjunct faculty appointments, personnel file review requests.
- Toni Lee-Jones (last names beginning with A-L) - leejonest@newpaltz.edu
- Kathy Khuns (last names beginning with M-Z) - khunsk@newpaltz.edu
- Kimberly Teves, Adjunct Faculty Employment Coordinator - tevesk@newpaltz.edu
- Jodi Maurizzio, Director of Employee & Labor Relations - maurizzj@newpaltz.edu
Classified:
Application process, exam information, new appointments, performance evaluations, policies, personnel file review requests.
- Jill Mendoza, HRDI Transaction Specialist - mendozaj@newpaltz.edu (Searches/Probation)
- Kim Cohen, Associate Director of Human Resources - cohenk@newpaltz.edu
- Jodi Maurizzio, Director of Employee & Labor Relations - maurizzj@newpaltz.edu
Professional Staff (Unclassified - UUP):
Professional appointments, personnel status changes, general employment inquiries, performance management (performance programs and evaluations).
- Cathy Gilbert, Professional & MC Employment Coordinator - gilbertc@newpaltz.edu
- Jodi Maurizzio, Director of Employee & Labor Relations - maurizzj@newpaltz.edu
Full-time Faculty:
Faculty appointments, personnel status changes, file review, general employment inquiries.
- Cathy Gilbert, Professional & MC Employment Coordinator - gilbertc@newpaltz.edu
- Jodi Maurizzio, Director of Employee & Labor Relations - maurizzj@newpaltz.edu
Management Confidential Employees:
MC appointments, personnel status changes, general employment inquiries.
- Cathy Gilbert, Professional & MC Employment Coordinator - gilbertc@newpaltz.edu
- Jodi Maurizzio, Director of Employee & Labor Relations - maurizzj@newpaltz.edu
Teaching Assistants/Graduate Assistants (TA/GA)*:
TA/GA appointment processing.
- Maria Cathcart, Program Aide - cathcarm@newpaltz.edu
*Questions about hiring and final contract assignments should be directed to Vika Shock, Director of Graduate and Extended Learning - shockv@newpaltz.edu.
Employee Recruitment and Affirmative Action:
Evaluates compliance with diversity laws and policies within the University and creates new opportunities for equality within the organization for people of all races, genders, sexuality, abilities, and ages. Ensures that all professional and faculty searches follow prescribed Affirmative Action processes and guidelines.
- Maurice Tompkins, Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator [Faculty & Professional Staff] - tompkinm@newpaltz.edu
- Jill Mendoza, HRDI Transaction Specialist [Classified Staff - CSEA, PBANYS, PEF] - mendozaj@newpaltz.edu
- Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, Affirmative Action Officer (AAO) - pachecot@newpaltz.edu
Benefits (Retirement, ADA, Medical Leaves):
Accident reports; general benefits information (state); health insurance, prescription drug, dental, vision, and retirement plan information; tax-deferred annuities; TA/GA benefits; Workers' Compensation; requests for accommodations under ADA; and FMLA.
- Medical Leaves, Workers' Compensation, & ADA - Nick Scarchilli, Leave Manager / Benefits Assistant - scarchin@newpaltz.edu
- Retirement & General Benefits - Jane Gallucci, Director of Benefits - benefits@newpaltz.edu
- Retirement & General Benefits - Amanda Zarrelli, Assistant Director of Benefits - benefits@newpaltz.edu
- General Benefits Questions - benefits@newpaltz.edu
Diversity & Inclusion:
Oversees the University's progress in diversity and inclusion; ensure and facilitate an integrated vision and shared responsibility for diversity and inclusion. The University's Chief Diversity Officer administers programs that broaden University access, support student success, and enhance diversity and inclusion-related teaching and learning across the campus. They also work collaboratively with, and serve as a resource for, University and administrative units as they establish, coordinate, and assess their contributions to institutional diversity and inclusion goals.
- Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, VP/AAO/Ethics Officer, Title IX Coordinator, CDO - pachecot@newpaltz.edu
Employee Relations/Labor Relations:
Classified:
- Kim Cohen, Associate Director of HRDI - cohenk@newpaltz.edu
- Jodi Maurizzio, Director of Employee & Labor Relations - maurizzj@newpaltz.edu
Unclassified:
- Jodi Maurizzio, Director of Employee & Labor Relations - maurizzj@newpaltz.edu
- Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, Vice President / Chief Diversity Officer - pachecot@newpaltz.edu
Title IX Coordinator and LGBTQ+ Program & Diversity Manager:
Manage reporting and support training and compliance requirements under Title IX and NYS Education Law 129B. This office is also responsible for resources and education to foster a safe, welcoming, and equitable environment for LGBTQ+ members of the University community.
- Danielle Strauchler, Title IX Coordinator - strauchd@newpaltz.edu
- Nico Martinez, LGBTQ+ Program and Diversity Manager - martinef1@newpaltz.edu
- Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, Vice President / Chief Diversity Officer / Title IX Coordinator - pachecot@newpaltz.edu
Organizational Development and Training:
Orientation, onboarding, employee tuition assistance, compliance, training, and professional development.
Retreat facilitation, customized training, leadership coaching, change management, and business process improvement.
- Marc Bowman, Director of Organizational Development and Training - bowmanm@newpaltz.edu
- Anneliese Kniffin-Savchak, Assistant Director of Organizational Development and Training - kniffina@newpaltz.edu
Ethics and Public Officers' Law:
Campus-appointed Ethics officers assist employees in navigating the Public Officers' Law. The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) provides guidance and regulations for state agencies, their officers and employees.
- Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, Ethics Officer - pachecot@newpaltz.edu
