Schenectady County Community College Hiring for Liberty Partnerships Program Coordinator at Schenectady, NY Full Time

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Strategic Initiatives and Planning
Locations:: Schenectady, NY
Posted:: Aug 23, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 166564

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York’s finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York’s vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) Coordinator. Reporting to the Program Administrator, the Program Coordinator works as a member of a team to provide comprehensive pre-collegiate/dropout prevention services to six through twelfth grade students attending LPP partner schools. Primary responsibilities include maintenance of a caseload of students and provision of appropriate service interventions, including academic services; planning enrichment trips; development and implementation of college, workforce, and life skill workshops; plan and coordinate a 4 to 6-week summer enrichment program; supervision of volunteers and interns; and maintenance of program records and data collection. The Program Coordinator is a professional (unrepresented) full-time, grant funded, contracted position. The incumbent does have supervisory responsibility with students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a physically, mentally and emotionally safe place for all LPP students.
• Plan, implement and deliver daily activities for students attending the program according to grant outcomes and student needs including, but not limited to academic services; planning field trips; development and implementation of college, workforce, and life skill workshops.
• Arrange guest speakers and work with partnering agencies to coordinate programming and services for middle school students.
• Plan, coordinate and lead a 4 to 6-week summer enrichment program.
• Recruit students from various partnering schools.
• Responsible for maintaining caseload of students and ensure completion of social-emotional assessments and Personal Learning Plans.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about the progress of their student.
• Partner with school district personnel and community providers to meet student needs.
• Conduct home visits.
• Follow and uphold the student code of conduct.
• Track and submit monthly attendance and service records.
• Supervise volunteers and interns.
• Attend and chaperone LPP field trips.
• Attend regular staff/program meetings.
• Some weekends and evenings may be required.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education or similar field
• Experience working with at-promise youth in an after school or similar setting
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to all partner schools, students’ homes and partner agencies
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education or similar field preferred
• Trauma-informed training and or experience preferred
• Capable of facilitation/leading activities and lessons

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• Some weekends and evenings may be required
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official College transcripts.

Additional Information:

Salary: $45,000/year

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College’s current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College’s Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.