Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) Program Assistant
SUNY Schenectady Community College
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 8, 2024
About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.
SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.
Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) Program Assistant. This position is a professional (unrepresented) full-time, grant funded, contracted position. Under the direction of the Director of LPP, the Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with program development, student recruitment, student workforce development planning, enrichment activities planning, and collection of relevant student data. They will carry a case-load of students and be responsible for completion of social-emotional assessments and Personal Learning Plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Information:
Salary: $41,000
Application Instructions:
Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.
If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.
SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.
SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.
Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) Program Assistant. This position is a professional (unrepresented) full-time, grant funded, contracted position. Under the direction of the Director of LPP, the Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with program development, student recruitment, student workforce development planning, enrichment activities planning, and collection of relevant student data. They will carry a case-load of students and be responsible for completion of social-emotional assessments and Personal Learning Plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a physically, mentally, and emotionally safe place for all LPP students
- Plan activities for students attending the program according to grant outcomes
- Assist with planning and development, recruitment, and workforce development efforts
- Recruit students from various partnering schools
- Work with students in completing Personal Learning Plans and Social-Emotional Assessments
- Follow and uphold the Student Code of Conduct
- Assist with Home Visits
- Hold students accountable for their actions
- Communicate with parents when necessary
- Track and submit monthly attendance and service records
- Assist with summer programming
- Attend and chaperone LPP field trips
- Attend regular staff meetings
- Some weekends and evenings may be required
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Human Services or similar field
- Experience working with at-promise youth in a school or afterschool setting.
- Ability to travel to all partner schools, SUNY Schenectady and partnering agencies throughout the Schenectady area.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools (i.e. Google Docs, Google Meet and Google Sheets).
- Critical thinking skills and sound decision making.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
- Trauma-informed training and or experience preferred
- Capable of facilitating or leading activities and lessons
- VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
- Some weekends and evenings may be required
- Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official College transcripts.
Additional Information:
Salary: $41,000
Application Instructions:
Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.
If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
- References
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.
SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
