Outreach and Program Navigator

Bargaining Unit: OPAP

Grade III

Part-time; Grant funded through December 24, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Priority Screening: April 28, 2026

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Outreach and Program Navigator.

The Outreach and Program Navigator provides outreach support to the College to recruit workforce students for advanced technology programs and to coordinate promotion and entry into these programs. This position is grant funded through December 24, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend Open Houses and Information Sessions targeted to the adult student.
• Advise students on pre-requisites that will help ensure they have the resources needed to be successful in training program.
• Assist student with registration process, including helping them identify scholarships and guiding them through applying for FAFSA, Part-time TAP, and Workforce Pell.
• Facilitate communication between students, tutors and supportive services as needed,
• Develop relationships with local employers aligned with programs being offered to Adult students.
• Assist students with services needed to help ensure success in program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree. Must have knowledge of college processes, including LMS systems, Financial Aid, and Registration.

And

• Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting students with special needs
• Demonstrated commitment to student success
• Experience as a job coach, vocational counselor or employment trainer
• Multilingual

Salary:

A starting rate of $26.27 an hour. This position is part-time, under 17.5 hours per week. Some evenings or Saturdays may be required. All positions are contingent upon adequate funding. This position is Grant funded through December 24, 2026.

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by April 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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