What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, Center for Educational Access and Success position at Hofstra University?
Position Details
Position Information
About Hofstra
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title
Program Coordinator, Center for Educational Access and Success
Position Number
896713
Position Category
Administration
School/Division
School of Education
Department
School of Education, Center for Educational Access and Success
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
Reporting to the Associate Dean/Executive Director, the program coordinator supports three grant-funded initiatives from the New York State Education Department: the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), the Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), and the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP). The program coordinator provides guidance to both pre-collegiate and collegiate students. This position involves mentoring, tutoring, and facilitating fall, spring, and summer academic classes. Additional responsibilities include planning workshops and colloquiums, as well as managing databases. Each year, arrangements are made for student conferences, field trips, and college tours. The position includes Saturday hours, travel to local school districts, and occasional overnight obligations for conferences and tours. This position is contingent upon grant funding.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Meets with both pre-collegiate and collegiate students, on-campus or online, from an assigned caseload covering topics such as academic goal-setting, action plans, and follow-ups.
- Schedules meetings with students and parents when necessary.
- Meets with students to discuss academic progress, tutoring, and program adjustments with students while also maintaining records for reports.
- This position requires availability for drop-in meetings with parents and students, facilitating group sessions, and addressing various topics.
- For pre-collegiate participants, collaborates with partner school counselors on student programming and progress.
- Coordinates student programming and activities, including registration, enrollment, and orientation.
- Collaborates with staff to plan and facilitate the annual academic showcase and recognition ceremony.
- Works with partner school coordinators to plan student activities and collect yearly data on programming services.
- Oversees the planning and coordination of educational laboratory visits.
- Helps coordinate student programming and activities including classroom assignments, registration, attendance, etc.
- Assists with collecting data for midyear and final reports.
- Collects and records student data for the New York State Education Department reports, including maintaining reports on all CSTEP, LPP, and STEP program participants.
- Coordinates with staff members to manage student enrollment and participation.
- Plans colloquiums and preparatory activities for the New York State exam, which include arranging speakers, reserving rooms, and organizing food.
- Collaborates directly with teachers to organize activities, focusing on curriculum development equipment and materials.
- Assists in managing and guiding recognition and celebratory activities for pre-collegiate and collegiate student groups.
- Supervises and aides in coordinating events, including invitations, student certificates, teacher evaluations, and more.
- Assist in coordinating all activities related to conference preparation for students (both pre-collegiate and collegiate), including registration, research presentations, hotel accommodations, travel arrangements, pre-trip meetings, and more.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least one year of successful administrative experience in educational or social programs.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and demonstrated written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Date Posted
02/27/2025
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range
$64,500
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
- Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
Salary : $64,500
