About Us

Montclair State University
Division of Human Resources
1 Normal Avenue - Box CO 316
Montclair, N.J. 07043, USA                                 
(973) 655-5293
Fax: (973) 655-7210

Office of the Vice President

Judith Hain (Insight Online)
Vice President for the Division of Human Resources
You can contact Vice President Hain at:
E-mail: HainJ@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4227

 

Gilbert Rivera
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
The AVP for Human Resources is responsible for overseeing the administration of Payroll/Benefits, Employee Relations and Staffing. In addition, the AVP for Human Resources is also is responsible for the overall management of programs, policies and procedures as well as negotiations, contract administration and dispute resolution.
You can contact Gilbert at:
E-mail: riverag@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4498

 

Norma Prescott
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources
Norma provides secretarial support and schedules appointments and meetings for the Vice President for Human Resources. She is also responsible for all HR procurement, managerial timekeeping, office scheduling, telephone reception and HR mail distribution.
You can contact Norma at:
E-mail: Prescottn@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4227

 

Marc Semler
HR Systems Administrator
Marc maintains the Human Resource System database, audits information for accuracy, provides information to Information Technology for the on-line directory (updated nightly), and provides HR information to the University administration, federal and state agencies, unions, etc. He also oversees the Web for Employees product.
You can contact Marc at:
E-mail: Semlerm@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4055

 

Office of Employee Relations

Lynarkah Stephen
Assistant Director of Staffing and Employee Relations
Lynarkah is responsible for tasks related to the operation , coordination, administration and maintenance of Human Resources projects related to Civil Service procedures, the labor-management process, staffing, coordination of the PES process, management of the Human Resources website and serves as the vendor and IT liaison.
You can contact Lynarkah at:
E-mail: Stephenl@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4498

 

Office of University Staffing Services

Catherine Bongo
Assistant Vice President for University Staffing Services
Cathy is responsible for the administrative operations of Staffing Services, which includes managerial, unclassified and classified employment functions, temporary staffing, HRS, Position Control and Human Resources Technology. She is also responsible for the classification, performance evaluation and reappointments for managerial and unit professional staff. Counsels and assists managers in the new hire process, directs the performance-based promotion program, develops Human Resources policies, procedures and practices and conducts exit interviews.
Cathy can be contacted at:
E-mail: bongoc@mail.montclair.edu Ext.7137

Keesha Chavis
Director of University Staffing Services
Keesha directs the staffing function for civil service/classified positions. Serves as consultant and advisor to hiring managers on recruitment, retention, performance management and separation of civil service employees. Oversight responsibilities for Performance Evaluation System process, New Hire In-processing and Orientation activities for full-time faculty and staff.
Keesha can be contacted at:
E-mail: Chavisk@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 7632

Connie Wood
HR Temp
Connie is responsible for providing administrative support to the staffing services team. She provides customer service and general information on a variety of Human Resources processes.
You can contact connie at:
E-mail: woodc@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 5293

Zoila Arriaga
Human Resources Coordinator
Zoila is responsible for providing administrative and technical support to Staffing Services and all other areas within the Division of Human Resources. She assists in the new hire process for faculty, librarians, managerial, professional staff and classified employees. She collects and distributes incoming resumes and creates on-line job postings for advertised unclassified positions. She also assists in the Union dues deduction process and prepares and maintains various Divisional reports, including the Board of Trustees New Hire Report.
You can contact Zoila at:
E-mail: Arriagaz@mail.montclair.edu Ext 7138

 

Office of Organizational Development and Training

Charlie Matteis
Director of Organizational Development and Training.
Charlie directs the Organizational Development and Training Department. His responsibilities include developing, implementing and conducting training programs. He provides consulting services to various campus constituencies on organizational issues impacting the effective operation of the University.
Charlie can be contacted at:
E-mail: Matteisc@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 6856

Lori Wilson
Org. Development & Training Analyst
Lori works with MSU employees seeking assistance with organizational concerns: individually, in small groups, or with entire departments. She also develops or acquires training materials and facilitates training sessions, when organizational analysis determines that such interventions may improve departmental effectiveness. Lori also assists the Director of Organizational Development & Training with departmental business, including performing industry research, as needed.
Lori can be reached at:
E-mail: wilsonlo@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 5324

Office of Employee Benefits

Helen Caruso
Benefits Specialist
Helen is responsible for University health insurance enrollments and assists in pension administration. She serves as liaison to the State Department of Personnel on various benefits issues. She also provides customer service.
Helen can be contacted at:
E-mail: Carusoh@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4394

Diane Gasparatos
Program Assistant
Diane provides processing enrollment of faculty and special staff into the retirement system. She serves as a liaison to the State Department of Personnel on various benefits issues and also provides customer service.
You can contact Diane at:
E-mail: Gasparatosd@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4395

Betty Paulino
Benefits Representative
Betty is responsible for coordinating, administering, and overseeing the University's SLI/Workers Compensation program and medical leave programs. She coordinates and processes all FMLA & NJFLA leaves, and all workers compensation claims. She counsels and assists supervisors and employees in these processes.
You can contact Betty at:
E-mail: Paulinob@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 7396

Office of Payroll Services

Patricia Kelly
Director of Employee Services for Payroll and Benefits
Pat directs the day to day operations of group benefit programs and oversees payroll processing in compliance with federal and state laws and University policies. Pat works to provide a framework for the exchange of vital information while insuring that integrity and confidentiality is maintained for all aspects of benefits and payroll.
You can contact Pat at
E-mail: Kellyp@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 7141

 

Phyllis Yanosh
Supervisor of Payroll Records
Phyllis is responsible for processing direct deposits of payroll checks. She also processes graduate assistants and Threatrefest payrolls, certifies pensions, and lump-sum sick pay. She is also responsible for processing all W-2's annually, overtime payments and sales of savings bonds.
Phyllis can be contacted at:
E-mail: YanoshP@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4244

 

Kalpana Patel
Payroll Coordinator
Kalpana is responsible for ensuring that benefits and deductions are correct on the University HRS Computer System. She serves as liaison and coordinator between Human Resources and the Payroll Department and ensures the accuracy of and mailing out of all W-2s annually. She is also responsible for adjunct and visiting specialist payrolls; child support, garnishments and tax levy processing.
Kalpana can be reached at:
E-mail: Patelk@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 7157

 

Zoya Roginskaya
Senior Payroll Clerk
Zoya is responsible for processing the hourly and limited duration employee timesheets; student payroll;professional specialist(Q) payments, vision care reimbursements, employment verification and ensuring the accuracy of pension calculations for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Teachers Pension & Annuity Funds (TPAF), and Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS).
Zoya can be reached at:
E-mail: Roginskayaz@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 7653

Troy Lopez
Principal Payroll Clerk
Troy processes timesheets for all staff and administrators and maintains leave balance sheets for all University staff.
Troy can be contacted at:
E-mail: Lopeztr@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 7142

Office of Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action and Diversity

Barbara Milton
Director of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.
Barbara is responsible for the overall direction of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Diversity. She hears complaints of a discriminatory nature; participates in the hiring process by monitoring recruitment of faculty and staff; provides assistance to department managers on diversity issues, and monitors contract compliance. She also provides leadership for and oversight of broader diversity initiatives
Barbara can be contacted at:
E-mail: Miltonb@mail.montclair.edu Ext. 4349

 

Karla Paredes
Secretarial Support
Karla provides secretarial support to the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Diversity.
Karla can be contacted at:
E-mail: Paredesk@mail.montclair.edu Ext 4165