Background
Jacobs, Arthur Theodore was born on August 19, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Morris and Laura (Abraham) Jacobs.
labor arbitrator college administrator
Jacobs, Arthur Theodore was born on August 19, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Morris and Laura (Abraham) Jacobs.
Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1934; Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1935; Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1951.
Assistant chief statistician, Public Welfare Department, Industrial Commission Wisconsin, Madison, 1935-1938;
research economist, Social Science Research Council, Washington
instructor economics, University of Michigan, 1939-1940;
economist Bureau Budget, United States Employment Service, War Manpower Commission, 1940-1944;
management consultant, Labor Relations Associate, Inc., Chicago, 1944-1945;
director executives labor service, editor, Executives' Labor Letter, National Foremen's Institute, Inc., New York City
director executives labor service, editor, Executives' Labor Letter, National Foremen's Institute, Incorporated, New York London, Connecticut, 1945-1948;
associate executive director, New York Association New Americans, New York City, 1948-1952;
management consultant, Federation Jewish Philanthropies, New York, 1952-1953;
executive director, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, 1953-1955;
director administration, administrative secretary, Union American Hebrew Congregations, New York City, 1955-1965;
executive vice president, Jewish Theological Seminary American, 1965-1971;
vice president, Ramapo College New Jersey, Mahwah, 1972-1985. Labor arbitrator New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey bds mediation, American ArbitrationAssn., New York State Public Employment Relations Board, New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Impartial chairman Local 169, Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers, Men's Washable Suits, Novelties and Sportswear Contractors Association, Infant and Juvenile Manufacturers Association.
Member joint board Neckwear Workers and Manufacturers Association, Shirt, Leisurewear, Robe, Glove and Rainwear Workers Union and Men's and Boy's Shirt and Leisurewear Association. Former secretary Temple Service Agency. Board of directors American Immigration Conference.
Board directors, assistant secretary Rabbinical Pension Board. Board directors Futura House Foundation, since 1979, president, 1981-1985.
Board of directors Purchase College, State University of New York Affiliates, president, 1989-1992. Member National Academy Arbitrators, Industrial Relations Research Association, Association Jewish Book Publications (founder, 1st president 1962-1965), Society Professionals in Dispute Resolution (charter, board directors New York chapter since 1991).
Married Marcia Fox, October 23, 1937. Children: John, Jeffrey.