Staff Associate / Organizer
PSA / AAUP-AFT

Based in Newark, NJ on the NJIT Campus

 

About the PSA/AAUP-AFT
The Professional Staff Association / American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers is the collective bargaining representative for the Faculty, Professional Staff, University Lecturers, Academic Administrators, Research Professors, Professors of Practice and PSA Adjuncts at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ.

The PSA is the largest union on campus with more than 1100 full-time unit members. The PSA’s motto is: Mutual Gains, Reasonable. Justifiable. We currently have one full-time staff member, and we are actively searching for a full-time Staff Associate/Organizer who would join our team! 

Position Overview: Staff Associate/Organizer
A successful candidate is one who believes in and understands collective bargaining, is a self-starter, results-oriented, has the desire to learn and grow, and one who can work with minimal supervision. This is a tremendous opportunity for the right person who wants to learn and grow with our organization.

We seek an individual who has the ideas and know how to help the Union adapt based on the workplace and the needs of our diverse membership. We are a data driven organization with a strong belief in the importance and value of collaboration in our labor management efforts. The successful candidate will work with the PSA’s Sr. Staff Representative. This position reports to the PSA President. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Office administration, Agreement review/administration/enforcement, organizing & membership engagement, Committee support, effective communications, data management and other relevant duties.

Required Qualifications & Experience: 

• Degree in Labor and Employment Relations or similar and/or at least three or more years of experience in labor/employment relations. Proficiency with public communications and discussion facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs 

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess self-management capabilities, planning skills, ability to multi-task, creative problem-solving skills, and be results oriented. 
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures, data management, and the use and operation of standard office equipment and technology. 

Salary Range, Benefits & Work Environment: 

• Starting salary range of $70,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience. 
• Very Competitive benefits package includes health care, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO and more.
• This is a full-time, in person role located on the NJIT Campus and parking is provided. 

To Apply
Please send your (1) COVER LETTER & (2) RÉSUMÉ to Michelle Tellefsen, Senior Staff Representative at: psaaaup@gmail.com.

Documents MUST be sent as a PDF or MS Word Document. 

Applications received by January 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Interviews are expected to take place in January 2026 with an approximate start date of February 1, 2026.