Program Coordinator - SUNY Cobleskill Liberty Partnerships Program - Research Foundation

About SUNY Cobleskill:

The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is an accredited polytechnic college that is primarily baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one of few institutions in the United States where an undergraduate student may also choose to earn an associate degree. The College has an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students in 59 programs divided into two schools, Agriculture and Natural Resources; Business and Liberal Arts & Sciences. An economic engine for rural New York, SUNY Cobleskill is home to a wide array of extended learning and professional development opportunities.

Modeling experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing small classes, excellent facilities, and a hands-on learning environment. Whether students plan to further their education or begin their professional careers, they graduate with the foundation to pursue their goals and to succeed.

Job Description:

This position is offered by the SUNY Research Foundation, which is located on the SUNY Cobleskill campus. Employment is not affiliated with the State of New York or the State University of New York. The SUNY Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit entity that administers research projects for SUNY campuses, http://www.rfsuny.org/. The SUNY Cobleskill Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) is a New York State Education Dept. grant-funded dropout prevention program serving youth in grades 6 through 12, and their families, in 6 school districts within Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties. LPP partners with the SUNY Research Foundation to administer this grant. This position will be located on the campus of SUNY Cobleskill. This is a 12-month, 37.5-hours-per-week position.

The SUNY Cobleskill Liberty Partnerships Program is looking for an energetic, personable, and highly organized individual to fill the position of Program Coordinator and become part of a team of professionals who strive to ensure that program participants successfully graduate high school and enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce as highly competent young adults.

Responsibilities:

• Arrange college and career exploration experiences for LPP students, such as field trips and job shadows
• Attend and assist in student supervision during trips, both on and off campus
• Drive SUNY fleet vehicles, such as 7-passenger and 12-passenger vans, to transport students and staff, as needed.
• Take and pass the SUNY Cobleskill Van Safety Course
• Complete any and all professional development required by the State, the college, and the LPP Director
• Support the work of LPP Advocates in the schools, including the purchase and delivery of supplies, as needed
• Office tasks, such as data entry, filing, making copies, and organizing
• Utilize social media to promote and celebrate LPP events
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the LPP Director to further the mission of the Liberty Partnerships Program

Requirements:

• A minimum of an Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 1 years' experience in an office or school setting. Experience planning events is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Available to work the occasional evening or weekend event

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, full calendar year position (37.5 hours/week)
• The starting hourly wage range is $21 per hour

Research Foundation for SUNY offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Research Foundation for SUNY at SUNY Cobleskill will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, recently separated veteran, or other characteristics as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Application Instructions:

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. A complete application consists of the following:

A resume outlining education and work experience

A cover letter stating how your education and work experience relates to the job responsibilities outlined above

Three professional references

• To apply, you must create an account and apply through this posting.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.