Job Title: PKTPP Advisor
PVN ID: VA-1610-001471
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

The NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a fast-paced, dynamic public/private partnership that works to ensure that all early childhood practitioners have access to a comprehensive system of professional development.

 

The PDI is partnering with the Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood Education to support the expansion of Pre-K for All throughout the city of New York by helping to prepare aspiring teachers through the Pre-K Teacher Preparation Project. The Advisor is responsible for supporting individuals at various stages of their pursuit of NYS Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education. Advisors will assist students with general academic guidance and career supports as they navigate the certification process.  

Other Duties

Reporting to the Director of Career Development the Advisor will:

 Collaborate in the implementation and coordination of support services relevant to aspiring teachers; including, teacher certification, test preparation, academic support and job search

  • Meet individually with participants to develop study plans, encourage and monitor progress, work to mitigate challenges, and coordinate the delivery of services
  • Act as liaison between Scholars, program staff, and campus faculty
  • Track and maintain data on participant progress for contributions to program reports
  • Provide dynamic and collaborative direction to the development and piloting of new initiatives as they become appropriate for inclusion in the project’s work. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a relevant field of study
  • Not less than 3 years of experience helping professionals build teaching careers through mentoring, training, staff development, coaching, career counseling, etc.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Demonstrated ability to work with underserved populations and people of all ages.
  • Ability to develop and sustain successful collaborative partnerships
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with the structure and dynamics of Higher Education and the NYS teacher certification process
  • Availability during evening and weekend hours

 

Please submit your cover letter and resume.

 

THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT E-VERIFY EMPLOYER

 

 

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About 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

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
CUNY-PDI
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$40.00
Hour(s) a week
0.00-18.00
Closing Date
Mar 13, 2017 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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