Assistant Project Coordinator Student Engagement - Perkins Grant

East Central College • Buffalo, NY

21h

About The Position

This work involves assisting in the coordination, planning and development of one or more areas of student services and special programs including but not limited to academic and student support services, mentoring programs, student activities, Middle College, and other student success and retention initiatives like Men of Merit and the Say Yes Summer Success Academy. The incumbent, under the direction of a higher ranking administrator will collaborate effectively with Academic Departments, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other administrative offices. Supervision may be exercised over a small staff. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
• Good knowledge of educational administration and experience with program design, implementation and evaluation for continuous improvement
• Ability to develop and coordinate student service activities and programs and supervise others effectively
• Experience working with underrepresented populations preferably in a college setting and strong understanding of issues related to access and completion for underrepresented populations
• Strong communication skills as evidence in writing, public speaking, and delivering presentations
• Good organizational ability
• Sound professional judgement
• Initiative
• Courtesy
• Tact
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Graduation from a regionally accredited two (2) year college or university with an Associate’s degree and four (4) years of educational administrative experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, career development, employer outreach, Wellness, Life, Success Coaching.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination, planning and development of student services and special programs
• Assists with the development of processes for intake, recordkeeping, and tracking of student use of support services for data collection and assessment
• Assists in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data and surveys for student services and special programs, and uses assessment to inform practice
• Coordinates with Admissions and Registration to ensure specific student cohorts are properly coded and enrolled in the appropriate courses
• Works to implement support services such as tutoring, mentoring, and workshops designed to improve the retention and graduation of special student populations
• Assists with the development of a yearly calendar to include critical dates and activities to support effective and consistent operations, as well as to ensure that reporting and assessment are completed at the appropriate times
• Helps to prepare marketing materials, and publicizes events and activities on and off campus
• Assists with semester and annual reports on the offices activities and achievements to share with the college community and other constituencies
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Excellent health and benefits packages are comparable to offerings through similar county and New York State positions.
• Employees can take advantage of the College’s expansive Health & Wellness initiatives
• Tuition-free college courses are available for both employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree