Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Sep 6 2023 Job Description:

The College Connections Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the College Connections Initiative within the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop innovative programs that promote college awareness, college application, and college enrollment.

• Teach the Pre-Freshman Seminar within the College Preparation Academy assisting students in the college application process and providing them will the skills necessary to be successful in college.

• Provide direct assistance in completing college applications, financial aid applications, and personal statements to both LIEOC students and the communities served by the LIEOC.

• Serve as a liaison between CCI students and college administrators.

• Assist CCI students in securing application waivers when necessary.

• Organize and lead college trips to local colleges of interest.

• Build positive relationships with college admissions representatives.

• Utilize the National College Clearinghouse.

• Participate in professional development activities geared toward assisting adult learners in obtaining college access.

• Represent the LIEOC at college/job fairs and other access forums.

• Entry of data in records management systems.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A commitment to securing college access for adult learners.

• A commitment to the educational advancement to the targeted population of the LIEOC.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Public speaking skills.

• The ability to analyze data and utilize results for program improvement.

• A high level of professionalism.

• The ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

  Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Education or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Three years of experience with college access, college support, guidance counseling, admissions counseling, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in adult or higher education.

• Three years of experience working in a SUNY or CUNY university or other institution of higher education.

• Experience using the National College Clearinghouse.

• Experience with EOP, HEOP, SEEK or TRIO programs.

  Additional Information:

This is a full-time UUP position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Wednesday, September 6, 2023 and ending Tuesday, September 19, 2023, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.

• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

• Salary: $60,000 + $3,026 in downstate location pay = $63,026 Total Annual Compensation. Salary may increase commensurate with experience.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary. (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf)

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

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