P/T Program Specialist (WCC)

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Office of High School Partnerships (OHSP) is seeking a Program Specialist (part-time, grant-funded) to assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of our partnerships with local high schools and on-campus programs for high school students. This individual will be responsible for a portfolio of high schools including relationship management, student support and data collection. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of High School Partnerships, the P/T Program Specialist will:

• Represent Westchester Community College Office of High School Partnerships through outreach to partner area high schools.
• Communicate with school administrators and teachers on dual enrollment and coursework offered in collaboration with Westchester Community College.
• Coordinate and plan dual enrollment registration process, class rosters and data collection from partner high school teachers.
• Use data to monitor student progress toward completion, transfer and career placement at key intervals as set forth by grant and college targets and offers referral to intervention and resources where appropriate.
• Attend meetings to ensure that program goals and objectives are clearly defined and effective services are provided.
• Weekly progress check-ins with students, study strategies, attendance, homework, organization, time management with coordination with WCC's support services such as; Viking Success, Accessibility Services, Academic Support Services.
• Ensure students are enrolled in their correct required courses based on their degree requirements.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of campus tours.
• Meet with students on the main campus, extension centers, and high schools to enroll and onboard.
• All other duties, as required.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the field of education, educational administration, recruitment and/or training, or in the analysis of program operations, marketing or customer services. Computer skills in Microsoft Office are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree is preferred. Experience working with high schools and a familiarity with college curriculum is strongly preferred. Computer skills in PeopleSoft also strongly preferred.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and evidence of equity-minded practice.

Additional Information:

WORK SCHEDULE: The position will be approximately 15-17 hours per week; hours flexible.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $34.60/hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Applicants MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.