SUNY Potsdam Human Resources

06/09/2026

On May 19, 2026 we held our Employee Recognition Ceremony in Marshall Park. It was a beautiful but windy day and everyone had a great time. I would like to thank The Greedy Goblin Popcorn in Potsdam, Ebans Hearth in Potsdam and The Tipsy Tomato in Norwood for their generous donations towards our ceremony. Our raffle winners were Allie Evans (Movie night basket), Elizabeth Lantry (Baking basket) and Phyllis Charleson (Pasta Basket). I would also like to thank everyone that helped to make the day great!!

05/19/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Employee Recognition today!! Don't forget your food pantry donation and be entered into a drawing for one of these awesome gift baskets.

04/22/2026

04/08/2026

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) will be hosting educational webinars in April for all employees who wish to attend and who are thinking of enrolling into the Plan and/or learn more about the Plan. The NYSDCP is a supplemental retirement plan which is also known as a 457(b) plan and their mission is to help State and local-public employees achieve their retirement savings goals and help bridge any potential financial gap in retirement. We also will be hosting webinars with both pension systems, NYS Teachers’ Retirement & NYS + Local Retirement. Please keep in mind, that you can have both a 403b & a 457b. Registration for all webinars are below.

NYSDCP Hosts the NY State & Local Retirement System (Pension)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 12:00 PM

The NYS Deferred Comp is joined by the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) to give an educational presentation on the basics of the Pension and how it will help provide for your future. There will be general Q&A sessions throughout the webinar. Registration required.

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NYSDCP Hosts the NYS Teachers' Retirement System Webinar

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Even in turbulent economic times like these, you can achieve future financial strength and security by building a strong pension at NYSTRS. This presentation will provide an overview of the important benefits NYSTRS provides, with an emphasis on issues pertaining to members approaching retirement. Highlights include a review of the fundamental pension components such as service credit and final average salary, key retirement thresholds to reach for, the tools needed to maximize these benefits, retirement benefit options and much more. Hopefully you’ll leave our meeting with a handle on what’s needed to plan wisely on your road to retirement, as well as what costly errors to avoid along the way. Register below.

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NYSDCP Pre-Retirement Webinar

Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:00 PM

Join us for a conversation about important considerations as you get closer to retirement. We will discuss longevity, income sources, asset consolidation, and required minimum distributions. All are welcome to participate. Registration required.

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NYSDCP Enrollment Webinars

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Join us for a conversation about the benefits of joining the NYS Deferred Comp Plan. We will go over the basics of the Plan and how to enroll. We also will discuss the differences between a 457b and a 403b. All are welcome to participate. Registration required.

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Ways of contacting NYS Deferred Compensation Plan:

AE Connect (investment specific questions): 1-844-867-8197 (9am – 4:30pm)
Helpline (general questions): 1-800-422-8463 (8am – 11pm)
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Website: www.nysdcp.com

04/08/2026

2026-2027 Tuition Benefits Program Now Open!

We are pleased to announce that the Partnership’s Tuition Benefits Program for 2026-2027 is now available!
This program provides CSEA-represented NYS employees with valuable financial support to pursue education, build skills, and advance their careers - while helping agencies strengthen and develop their workforce.
Supervisors, managers, and labor leaders are encouraged to share this information with their CSEA-represented staff.
Program Highlights:
Standard Benefits:
Get up to $5,000 per program year to help cover your course tuition for vocational, trades training, language, undergraduate credit, non-credit, and graduate courses.
Statewide Targeted Tuition Benefits:
Get up to $2,500 in additional tuition support by enrolling in a training program for one of these high-demand career fields in New York State:
· Commercial Driver’s License (CDL),
· Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),
· Nursing (RN or LPN programs),
· Welding.
Exam Fee Reimbursement:
Get reimbursed up to $350 per eligible exam for credit-by-exam, certification, and licensure tests, so you can earn college credits or maintain professional credentials.
License Renewal Fee Reimbursement:
Get reimbursed for renewing either a New York State (NYS) Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.

Our tuition benefits program helps CSEA-represented New York State employees reduce tuition and exam costs, making it easier to gain essential skills, certifications, or a degree to reach your career goals. Save money on tuition and exam fees in pursuit of a college degree, trade training, essentia...

04/02/2026

https://employment.potsdam.edu/postings/5468

04/01/2026

Potsdam Remote Worker Meetup - April 9

Join the Shipley Center for Innovation and the Adirondack Innovation Initiative for a Remote Worker Meetup on April 9, from 6–8 PM at 39 Market St, Potsdam.

With an estimated 12,000 location-flexible workers living in the North Country, it’s time to bring our digital community together in the physical world. Whether you are a tech-enabled professional, a creative freelancer, or a hybrid employee, this meetup is designed for you:

● Connect with fellow remote workers in your specific region.
● Enhance your engagement with your local community.
● Discover new coworking spaces and resources right in your backyard.

Join us to celebrate our community of telecommuters, freelancers, and location-neutral professionals!

Learn more and RSVP at https://a2ihub.org/adirondack-remote-worker-month/