GIAC PROGRAM LEADER

LOCATION: City of Ithaca - Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC)

SALARY: $46,023, with subsequent increases to $57,52

HOURS: 35 Hours/Week

The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all
backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ , veterans, people with disabili-

ties, and those with lived experiences.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The work involves responsibility for performing a wide variety of administra-
tive activities and tasks in support of multicultural, educational and recreational program activities for
youth, teens and seniors at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC). Specific tasks vary depending on
the program area to which the employee is assigned. The work is performed under direct supervision of a
GIAC Program Coordinator with leeway allowed in the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out
the details of the work. Working supervision is exercised over program assistants, part-time seasonal
staff, volunteers and student interns. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, social work, counseling, education, rec-

reation, physical education, or a closely related field with similar course curriculum; or

B. Possession of an Associate’s degree in sociology, psychology, human services, education, recreation

or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and two (2) years of full-time paid experience,
or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent, working in a human services agency, educational environ-
ment or recreation program in a capacity which involves the provision of direct services to clientele; or

C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of

experience listed in (b); or

D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c).

Notes:

1. College degrees in fields of study other than those specified in (a) and (b) above may be substituted for

the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years, in accordance with the following formula:
year college education = 6 months of qualifying experience.

2. College coursework that did not result in the attainment of a job-related degree as defined above may

be substituted for a portion of the required work experience at the rate of:

Thirty (30) credit hours of job-related college coursework shall be the equivalent of one (1)
year of full-time work experience

Provided, however, that in no event shall college coursework toward an Associate’s degree be
substituted for more than eighteen months of work experience if the Associate’s degree has not
been obtained; nor shall college coursework toward a Bachelor’s degree be substituted for more
than forty-two (42) months of work experience if the Bachelor’s degree has not been obtained; nor
shall college coursework toward a Master’s degree be substituted for more than six (6) months of
work experience if the Master’s degree has not been obtained.

Note: College degrees must have been awarded by, and college coursework completed at, a college or uni-
versity accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the
U.S. Department of Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s degree was awarded
by, or college coursework completed at, an educational institution outside the United States and its territo-
ries, the applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who
provide this service can be found at
ble for payment of the required evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver
license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and maintenance
of said license for the duration of employment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: There are no residency requirements for this position.

APPOINTMENT STATUS AND EXAM REQUIREMENT: This will be a provisional appointment pending
the results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment will be
dependent upon the candidate's exam score.

To view the complete job description visit: http://www.cityofithaca.org/302/Job-Descriptions.

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED:

• City of Ithaca application
• Copy of high school and college transcripts
• Copy of driver license
  

Applications must be received by the City of Ithaca Human Resources Department no later than 4:3
PM EST on the last filing date indicated below. All applications must be submitted electronically
through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-
mailed applications or photocopies of applications.

Submit required application materials by August 16, 202

City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

We would love to have you on our team! We hope to hear from you soon!

Issued: August 2, 2023