Careers Job Description
General Description
Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. Drawing on the rich heritage of the City University of New York that has provided access to excellence in higher education since 1847, the College of Staten Island offers that same opportunity in New York City’s Borough of Staten Island. The College is dedicated to helping its students fulfill their creative, aesthetic, and educational aspirations through competitive and rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. We embrace the strength of our diversity, foster civic mindedness, and nurture responsible citizens for our city, country, and the world.
The mission of the Adult Learning Center is to provide quality literacy instruction to adults. We recognize that each student has unique ambitions and abilities, and we provide our students with customized tools designed to achieve their ultimate goals – whether that be entering post-secondary education, training or employment.
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the enhancement and management of the Adult Learning Center (ALC) and the CSI HSE Testing Center. These efforts include the following activities: working closely with and providing support to students, instructors, case managers and non-instructional staff; acting as liaison to other CUNY campuses and the CUNY Office of Academic Affairs; and assisting the Director of Pre-College Programs in program administration and development in order to provide the highest possible instructional quality. The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Pre-College Programs, provides assistance to the Director, and carries out any related tasks as instructed by the Director.
Other Duties
ALC Responsibilities include:
- Oversight and coordination of all aspects of program planning, outreach and recruitment, intake, admissions, class placements and transitions;
- Establishing assessment and testing schedules (TABE, BEST Plus, TASC Readiness);
- Monitoring student progress and addressing student issues, as needed;
- Conceptualizing and implementing college transition and career pathway workshops and events for students;
- Supporting weekly case management meetings to monitor progress of students and program goals;
- Providing day-to-day supervision of instructional and non-instructional staff, including overseeing scheduling, arranging for coverage; overseeing scheduling and coordinating work of work study students, interns, tutors, peer mentors;
- Oversight of program data collection including enrollment, educational gain, post-secondary transition, employment outcomes, program completion, HSE attainment;
- Utilizing data to inform program improvement and policies;
- Creating letters, reports, brochures, flyers for internal and external distribution;
- Assisting Director in interviewing, selecting and training of instructional and non-instructional staff;
- Working with Director to conduct formal and informal teacher observations;
- Coordinating staff development workshops with the CUNY Adult Literacy Professional Development team;
- Working with the Director on other aspects of program development and management, as needed;
- Representing and assisting the Director at public events including community outreach events, campus meetings, etc.,
- Representing and participating in CUNY Adult Literacy Program Managers meetings in Manhattan, Brooklyn or other locations as necessary;
- Attending and presenting at CUNY Adult Literacy Roundtable events;
- Other related duties as assigned.
HSE Testing Center responsibilities include:
- Attend the require annual TASC Coordinator/Examiner training;
- Oversee/Train/Hire TASC staff including examiners, proctors and clerks;
- Ensure examinee record-keeping is accurate, complete and secure;
- Order, secure and maintain all inventory including securely shipping test materials for scoring to CTB and New York State;
- Process applications for special accommodations;
- Responsible for monthly communication/invoicing to CUNY representative;
- Stay current with policy changes for High School Equivalency testing in New York State.
Qualifications
- Energetic, creative and proactive education professional with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience preferably teaching/training diverse populations of adults, HSE and/or ESOL students.
- At least 2 years of supervisory/managerial experience.
- Master’s degree in Education, Social Work or related fields is a plus.
- Experience with career counseling/training is preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience utilizing adult assessment tools including TABE and BEST Plus is preferred.
- Knowledge of the TASC Testing in New York State as an Examiner/Coordinator is preferred.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment and adapt to changing situations and priorities is essential.
- Strong administrative and communication skills are required.
- Computer proficiency with databases, Excel, Word is essential.
- Evening and weekend hours may be required.
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
Continuing Education and Professional De
Part Time
$32,000.00
28.00
Feb 02, 2017 (Or Until Filled)