Job Description: SUNY Orange Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) is funded by the NY State Department of Education. This program helps students meet their goals, achieve academic and personal excellence, graduate from high school, and enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce as highly competent and compassionate adults. The Coordinator of Student Programming and Parent Engagement will assist the Liberty Partnerships Program Director with the implementation of programming and reporting for the Liberty Partnerships Program. The Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) is comprised of an afterschool and summer program designed to increase socio-emotional learning, academic achievement, socialization, high school graduation, and promote college readiness. With a special focus on student and parent engagement, the Coordinator of Student Programming and Parent Engagement will, in collaboration with the Director of LPP, develop, implement, and maintain quality programming that aligns with NYSED & LPP's best practices for parental involvement that promotes academic success, student and family's needs being met, and district priorities. The Coordinator of Student Programming and Parent Engagement will also be responsible for the management of student and family engagement strategies, which include building and maintaining relationships with faculty, staff, and students. This role will also assist the Director of Liberty Partnerships Program in developing and fostering key partnerships within the local community that best serve students within the afterschool program and meet the requirements set forth in the grant. The Coordinator of Student Programming and Parent Engagement will support families in need through advocacy and referrals to resources and support programs that are available through local and national government agencies, non-profits, community organizations and stakeholders to ensure familial stability for students and families. This position offers 20-29 hours per week and will require a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours as needed. Additionally, travel will be required between both the Middletown and Newburgh campuses, local program sites and other sites as needed.
Requirements: Education Required: Bachelor's degree. Experience Required: Experience with programs that service at risk youth. Experience working with underrepresented populations. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
- Experience with grant-funded programs.
- Knowledge of high school/college collaborative programming.
- Strong computer and data entry skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Familiarity with Newburgh, NY community.
- Ability to work with youth and their families of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all college employees, and the public.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and familiarity with Microsoft and Google Suites.
Additional Information: Deadline for Applying: Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2024, and will continue until a successful candidate has been identified. Position begins in January 2024.Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and grant funding. Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) ###-####, ...@sunyorange.edu.
Application Instructions: Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
- Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
- How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
- How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?
Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable. All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications. Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Orange Employment Account to check your completed application.