Careers Job Description
General Description
Reporting to the Associate Dean of the School of Education (SOE), the Coordinator of the Teacher Opportunity Corps II (TOC II) Program is a member of the Dean’s Office team and is responsible for assisting with providing leadership for the TOC II program. The purpose of the Teacher Opportunity Corps is to increase the rate of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged individuals in teaching careers. Exercising independent judgment and implementing plans to achieve the goals and objectives of the program, the successful candidate will support the SOE’s vision of creating a seamless and interconnected student experience that promotes student success.
Other Duties
- Assist the Director with the implementation of a strategic plan and provide direction for the TOC program
- Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders including K-12 and CBO partners
- Participate in direct recruiting activities and recruitment programs such as open house sessions
- Maintain, review, and analyze various recruitment databases
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of student communications
- Conduct follow-up with students from inquiry stage to admission to the program
- Coordinator and/or facilitate student seminars on various issues of importance to students
- Review student progress
- Maintain accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student
- Provide mentorship to TOC scholars
- Prepare TOC program mid-year and end-year reports
- Liaise with internal departments such as Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, IT other QC offices and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to further student success
- Manage the planning and organization of special events and programs for students, faculty, and staff
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Core Competencies
- A knowledge of current research on teaching and learning; culturally and linguistically relevant teaching; youth development; and restorative practices
- Experience in the creation of recruitment, marketing and communication plans
- A strong understanding of the needs and challenges of diverse student groups
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within an institution of higher education and with faculty and other administrators
- Organization, project management, communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of student information
- Strong Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word), and the aptitude to learn new systems
- Excellent written and public speaking skills
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution and four years related experience, of which at least one (1) year entailed working with youth, preferably in a K-12 classroom, social service or non-profit organization; master’s degree preferred;
- Possession of the core competencies determined to be required at the time of hire; AND
- Willingness to comply with all RF policies and procedures regarding staffing, budgeting, safety, reporting, and grants administration as evidenced by signing an attestation at the time of employment.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
School of Education
Full Time
$60,000.00
Mar 06, 2022 (Or Until Filled)