Human Resources Overview

The Human Resources department provides tactical and strategic support to all SUNY Cobleskill faculty and staff. The department ensures legal compliance with all personnel-related federal, state laws and SUNY policies, works to create a positive and welcoming working environment, and administers personnel policies and programs, payroll and benefits.

Mission Statement

Human Resources/Payroll is a knowledgeable, service-orientated team dedicated to providing supportive and informational services and relevant and timely advice to our workforce. We bring clarity and efficiency to human resource processes and structures through cross-team collaboration and transparent communication. We are committed to promoting a quality work environment that supports the mission, goals and values of SUNY Cobleskill.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University’s policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to Nicole Field ; Tel. (518) 255-5514 Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; Email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.