Careers Job Description
General Description
• Explores and initiates novel and effective approaches to teaching and learning in a multicultural work environment.
• Works actively with students to help these individuals strengthen their knowledge and abilities of the world of work
• Provide each student with feedback on their monthly progress and explain/clarify any areas of concern with students.
• Completes reports and presentations, and attends meetings and special events.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues to ensure success of students.
• Maintain a student log and update regularly
• Comply with all requirements of the WLG program at LaGuardia Community College
• Conduct regular evaluation and assessment of participants at work
• Assist in the development of reflection activities for program participants
• Guide students in the promotion of social change by providing an understanding of how individual actions contribute to the community
• Motivate students to perform well in their work assignment.
• Prepare curriculum and materials for training sessions and present training programs in a clear and concise manner.
• Select and develop teaching aids such as handbooks, models, visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference materials to support curriculum design.
• Notifies appropriate case management staff of participant engagement, case management needs, and non-attendance when applicable.
• Continually monitors and assesses participant progress throughout the learning process and makes adjustments as needed to ensure knowledge transfer and applied understanding.
• Collect program and contract required data and submit to the program coordinator by deadline dates
Other Duties
• Attend staff meetings, as requested
• Complete basic reporting requirements including, but not limited to attendance, case notes, client tracking, client production, and pre- and post-tests
• Travel to multiple service sites within the division
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director
Qualifications
• College Junior, Senior or Graduate with a major in Education, Human Services or Instructional Technology
• Passionate about service learning and community service and its potential to engage students in meaningful learning
• Well organized and have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with databases and open to using web-based applications
• Knowledgeable about the Queens community and its needs
• Must be able to demonstrate a theoretical foundation in the principles and practices of leadership
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations and function as key team member.
• Awareness and knowledge of populations served by the program.
• Ability to work with a team approach.
• Ability to complete reports and to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to motivate and positively influence work habits and skills of population served.
• Ability to work with youth 16-21 years of age
• Ability to navigate the public transportation system
A background check and fingerprinting are required prior to finalizing an offer of employment
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Workforce Education Center
Full Time
$35,000.00 - $40,840.00
Sep 18, 2019 (Or Until Filled)