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Metrix Virtual Learning

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What is Metrix Learning?

The Career Pathways program is delivered through the Metrix Learning platform. It is designed to help you evaluate your skills, get training, and search for jobs.

Workforce Related Acronyms

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Acronyms are often used by public and private agencies as time-saving, shorthand ways to communicate lengthy titles or basic concepts. This glossary provides a quick reference to terms, acronyms and abbreviations commonly used by Workforce Solutions.

UPDATED HOURS: We Can Still Help

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The Workforce Career Centers in Amsterdam and Cobleskill are open Monday through Friday 8:30a – 12:30p and 1:00p – 4:30p. The Workforce Career Center in Gloversville is open Wednesday and Thursday 8:30a – 12:30p and 1:00p – 4:30p.

No services relating to Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims. For assistance with Unemployment Insurance questions, please call 1‐888‐209‐8124.

If you are exhibiting any signs of sickness, you will be asked to wear a mask. If a customer is unwilling to wear a mask, they will be served remotely by telephone, email or another virtual means.

HELP WANTED: Tech-Savvy Executive Assistant

Written by FMS Workforce Solutions on . Posted in Job Opening.

The Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie Counties Workforce Development Board (FMS WDB) is
seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to aid the Executive Director (ED) in the efficient
operation of the organization and carrying out the mission of the FMS WDB.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks;  
  • Organize, schedule, and attend all board and committee meetings 
    • Assist in meeting preparations (agendas, reminders, RSVPs, meeting materials, schedule meeting guests, room set up, refreshments, etc.),  
    • Take and draft meeting notes and minutes; 
  • Maintain and organize all WDB records including Minutes, Resolutions, and Reports;
  • Maintain the procedures manual for WDB Administrative Offices; 
  • Coordinate the creation and ordering of marketing materials, announcements, and  invitations, including social media and website postings; 
  • Assist in analyzing data, and developing monitoring tools and reports;
  • Work collaboratively with the Fiscal Manager to data enter vouchers and report facility  issues; 
  • Plan, coordinate, organize and help at various events, and celebrations;
  • Receive and sort daily mail, filing documents accordingly; 
  • Maintain inventory of the company’s supplies; 
  • Act as a liaison between the Workforce Development Board and various stakeholders;
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications for this position include: 

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently or as part  of a team; 
  • Ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise sound judgment while also having  the ability to take direction; 
  • Proven ability to build positive relationships with individuals at all levels; ▪ Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel with the enthusiasm and  ability to learn new software; 
  • Comfortable and capable of working with technology, social media platforms, Zoom,  WordPress, and more;  
  • Microsoft 365, website, social media, and/or board management software experience is  a plus!  
  • Associate’s degree and a minimum of two years related experience in business,  government, or non-profit agency, or High School Diploma and 4 years of related  experience in business, government, or non-profit agency.

The Executive Assistant we are looking for is well organized, enthusiastic, tech-savvy, and  interested in contributing to the betterment of our communities. If you have a sunny, “CAN  DO” attitude and a good sense of humor, please apply today – we need you!

37.5 hours a week, competitive benefits 

Salary $35,000 – $40,000 / year depending upon education and experience with opportunity for advancement.

To apply, send a Resume and Cover Letter to:  
FMS Workforce Development Board  
Executive Assistant 
2620 RiverFront Center  
Amsterdam, NY 12010 

or to kskiff@fmsworkforcesolutions.org 

Application Deadline: Friday, November 4, 2022