Outreach and Program Navigator
Stone Ridge, NY
Full Time
Continuing Education
Entry Level
Outreach and Program Navigator
Full Time
12 months per year; 35 hours per week
Salary: $47,500; Excellent Benefits Package
Position Summary
The Outreach and Program Navigator provides outreach support to the College to recruit workforce students for advanced technology and healthcare programs and to coordinate promotion and entry into these programs. This position is grant funded through August 31, 2025. This grant funded position will provide targeted outreach in the community and will support students in the onboarding process to create a seamless entry into the program.
Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree. Must have knowledge of college processes.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience supporting students with special needs
Demonstrated commitment to student success
Experience as a job coach, vocation counselor or employment trainer
And
A commitment to SUNY Ulster’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission, Goals and Objectives of providing quality programs and services for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse community; qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students and individuals with diverse abilities and interests.
Salary:
Salary is $47,000 per year. Full Time; 12 months per year; 35 hours per week. Evening hours required. All positions are contingent upon adequate funding.
Additional Information:
SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
In addition, OPAP-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 11 holidays including 4 floating holidays. In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 - January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment.
Application Process
The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by May 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.
SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Conditions of Employment
This position is in SUNY Ulster’s Organization of Professional Administrative Personnel (OPAP) bargaining unit.
Offers of employment are contingent upon Board of Trustee approval. Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. All new employees are required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must submit fingerprints for the New York Department of Justice clearance. All positions are contingent upon adequate funding.
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Full Time
12 months per year; 35 hours per week
Salary: $47,500; Excellent Benefits Package
Position Summary
The Outreach and Program Navigator provides outreach support to the College to recruit workforce students for advanced technology and healthcare programs and to coordinate promotion and entry into these programs. This position is grant funded through August 31, 2025. This grant funded position will provide targeted outreach in the community and will support students in the onboarding process to create a seamless entry into the program.
Primary Responsibilities
- Attend Open Houses and Info Sessions targeted for the Adult Student.
- Advise students on pre-requisites that will ensure students have the resources needed to be successful in training program.
- Assist student with registration process.
- Facilitate communication between students, tutors and supportive services as needed,
- Develop relationships with local employers aligned with programs being offered to Adult students.
- Assist students with services needed to ensure success in program.
- Host mentoring events that lead to the creation of a professional network for students.
- Coordinate with the Enrollment and Success Center for all students enrolling into microcredentials or programs that lead to certificates and degrees
- Track and report on student success measures
- Other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree. Must have knowledge of college processes.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience supporting students with special needs
Demonstrated commitment to student success
Experience as a job coach, vocation counselor or employment trainer
And
A commitment to SUNY Ulster’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission, Goals and Objectives of providing quality programs and services for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse community; qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students and individuals with diverse abilities and interests.
Salary:
Salary is $47,000 per year. Full Time; 12 months per year; 35 hours per week. Evening hours required. All positions are contingent upon adequate funding.
Additional Information:
SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
In addition, OPAP-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 11 holidays including 4 floating holidays. In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 - January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment.
Application Process
The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by May 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
- Cover letter, not to exceed two pages, addressing the functions of the position
- Resume or CV, including educational background, professional experience, professional activities, and any other experience pertinent to the position; and
- Contact information for three references, including a phone number, email, professional title, and relationship to you.
We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.
SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Conditions of Employment
This position is in SUNY Ulster’s Organization of Professional Administrative Personnel (OPAP) bargaining unit.
Offers of employment are contingent upon Board of Trustee approval. Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. All new employees are required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must submit fingerprints for the New York Department of Justice clearance. All positions are contingent upon adequate funding.
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