Job Information
SUNY Westchester Community College P/T Program Specialist (WCC)/Workforce Navigator in Mount Vernon, New York
Location: Mount Vernon, NY Category: Hourly Positions Posted On: Thu Feb 16 2023 Job Description:
Reporting to the Division Coordinator in Workforce Development and Community Education, the incumbent in this position will implement and oversee a federally funded grant program and activities that provide educational services to students of WCC. The P/T Program Specialist will be responsible for oversight of promotion and entry into the program. In addition, the P/T Program Specialist will oversee all aspects of the program from entry through final outcomes for each participant.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Maintains contact with grant partners and students. Grant's partners include administration, faculty, community, and employer partners to ensure programs goals and objectives are being met.
Ensures that the delivery of all program aspects is met through consistent monitoring of all program components.
Oversee promotion of and entry into short term workforce programs.
Monitors and records students' progress during the different stages of the program including the completion of short-term workforce training, employment placement, and retention.
Provides information sessions that inform the public and prospective students regarding program objectives, outcomes, and benefits.
Plans and organizes guest speakers related to educational programs and healthcare careers
Facilitates posting of tuition to student accounts and access to other instructional materials as needed.
Keeps records of student achievements and progress through program enrollment to grant program completion.
Compiles monthly reports that document program's progress towards meeting objectives and outcomes.
All other duties, as assigned.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the field of education, educational administration, recruitment and/or training, or in the analysis of program operations, marketing or customer services.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous workforce development and grant management experience strongly preferred.
Additional Information:
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $34.60/hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.