Program Coordinator Strategic Initiatives, Pre-College (PT)

Passaic County Community College • Paterson, NJ

18h

About The Position

The Program Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives leads the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of assigned GEAR UP/College Bound initiatives across College, school, family, and community settings. Reporting to the Director of Pre-College Programs, the coordinator translates grant objectives and department priorities into coordinated services, learning opportunities, and measurable outcomes. The role develops strategic partnerships; leads parent and family engagement initiatives; expands hybrid and online programming; supports digital credentialing; and contributes to program evaluation and sustainability. The coordinator provides implementation guidance to staff and serves as the designated administrator for Saturday programming.

This is a part-time, hourly position. A background check is required for the selected candidate. The hourly pay range is $38–$42, with compensation determined by factors including relevant experience, education, and certifications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, higher education, public administration, nonprofit management, community development, social work, or a closely related field.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in pre-college programming, college access, youth development, education, community partnerships, family engagement, or grant-funded program coordination.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships and coordinating programs across schools, families, institutions, or community organizations.
• Prior experience coordinating staff, vendors, consultants, or partner deliverables.
• Background check required for the selected candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Formal supervisory experience.
• Experience with program evaluation, continuous improvement, strategic planning, and grant proposal development.
• Experience developing staff training, operating procedures, and partnerships that expand student and family opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of assigned Pre-College initiatives, translating priorities and grant objectives into work plans, calendars, deliverables, measurable outcomes, and sustainable program models.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with schools, College departments, employers, community organizations, and cultural and educational institutions to expand mentoring, college exposure, career exploration, experiential learning, and student resources.
• Lead the development and implementation of Parent University and a coordinated family engagement strategy, including orientations, workshops, two-way communication, resource connections, parent leadership opportunities, and participation in college and career planning.
• Develop accessible hybrid and online learning opportunities and student and family resources with program staff and College partners.
• Develop and coordinate digital badging and structured learning pathways that recognize student achievement and connect academic preparation, career exploration, and postsecondary readiness.
• Serve as a primary liaison to partner schools; establish communication protocols, clarify responsibilities, coordinate schedules and space, resolve implementation concerns, and document partnership commitments and outcomes.
• Identify, cultivate, and coordinate community partners and in-kind resources for mentoring, enrichment, family services, meals, transportation support, and other allowable program needs.
• Lead planning and implementation of academic-year, summer, evening, Saturday, cultural, recreational, college-access, and career-readiness programming in alignment with approved grant objectives and budgets; serve as designated administrator for Saturday programming.
• Coordinate staff assignments, site coverage, logistics, participant communications, partner deliverables, and readiness checklists; develop operating procedures, implementation tools, and staff training.
• Support recruitment, enrollment, retention, student supervision, and family engagement, including direct participation during high-volume periods and special events.
• Establish evaluation processes for assigned initiatives; review participation, service delivery, partner performance, feedback, and outcomes with staff; lead adjustments through continuous improvement.
• Coordinate budget planning and expenditure tracking for assigned initiatives with the Director and appropriate staff; maintain supporting documentation and recommend resource allocations within approved grant parameters.
• Prepare monthly implementation and outcome updates; contribute to grant reports, evaluations, presentations, monitoring visits, and documentation of effective program practices.
• Identify funding and resource opportunities and contribute to grant proposals, outcome narratives, and sustainability plans with the Director and appropriate College offices.
• Perform related duties assigned by the Director of Pre-College Programs or designee.

Benefits

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per benefit year; eligible to use after successful completion of the probationary period.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, and legal and financial guidance.
• Free on-site parking access.
• Optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan for eligible transit expenses.
• New Jersey Defined Contribution Retirement Program for eligible members, including a tax-sheltered defined contribution retirement benefit, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary annuity programs allowing additional retirement account contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level