Project Director for College and High School Programs at Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, New York

Job Description:

Category:: Professional

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Department:: Academic Affairs

Locations:: Schenectady, NY

Posted:: Dec 9, 2024

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Position ID:: 183792

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. 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 are 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. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Project Director for our College and High School Programs. Reporting to the Director of College and High School Partnerships, the Project Director is a full-time, grant funded position, responsible for the management, leadership and outreach to College and grant funded programs operating through the College and School District Partnerships Office, students and families, as well as faculty and staff of partnership organizations. The Project Director for College High School Programs is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Early College in the High School (ECHS) grants, including managing budgets, reporting to New York State Department of Education and recruitment, outreach and retention of students. This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees data analysis, budgeting and grant reporting for all College High School programs operating through the College and High School Partnership Office.


• Primary contact with the New York State Department of Education liaison for grants (e.g., ECHS).


• Participate in statewide calls and convenings for grant programs.


• Responsible for ordering and keeping inventory of all supplies and textbooks for all grant programs.


• Oversee use of foundation and donation funds for all grant programs


• Coordinate, participate and execute recruitment process with ECHS and other grant staff and school district partners.


• Assist in coordinating on campus student transportation during the academic year and summer.


• Maintains and updates student information files, including all Slate documents, applications, registrations, and other appropriate paperwork.


• Understands and adheres to all programmatic policies.


• Work closely with College and High School Partnership Office grant teams on campus to ensure proper student onboarding once the initial enrollment process is completed.


• Participate in New Student Orientation to educate attendees about the College programming, events, and offered student supports.


• Occasional evening and weekend hours required (e.g., Field Trips, Volunteering, Orientation, etc.).

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree


• 3 years' experience working with students in a community college or other educational setting.


• 1 year of supervisory experience


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Ability to work autonomously


• Attention to detail


• Ability to build relationships with high school aged students


• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other college departments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree


• Familiarity with Slate, Banner (Ellucian), Starfish or other Higher Education management systems


• Familiarity with New York State Grants or grant writing

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position


• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary: $64,195

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage


• Dental and vision coverage


• A choice of retirement systems


• A deferred compensation program


• Professional development opportunities


• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)


• Discounted YMCA health club membership


• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.

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

• Cover letter


• Resume


• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application


• Diversity Statement: Please include a diversity statement that addresses your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and highlights how your prior experience will support your contributions to the goals outlined by pillar one of the current SUNY Schenectady Strategic Plan.


• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

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.

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