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Program Administrator

Position Number: 4388577
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Disability Services

Program Administrator

Graduate School of Education, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers acomprehensive and competitive benefits packageto its employees, which includesmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offertuition remissionfor employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b)retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of itswork-life balanceprogram, the University providesgenerous PTOincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andholidaysthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to theEmployee Assistance Program(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director of Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), the Site Coordinator will work as a member of a team to provide comprehensive pre-collegiate/dropout prevention services to six through twelfth grade students attending LPP partner schools.

Primary responsibilities include maintenance of a caseload of students and provision of appropriate service interventions, including individual and group counseling; academic services, planning enrichment trips; development and implementation of college, workforce, and life skill workshops; development and supervision of a high school/college mentoring program; supervision of volunteers, tutors, and seasonal staff; and maintenance of program records and data collection.

Essential Functions

Collecting, Reviewing, Analyzing and Acting on Data

Reviews and assesses the social/ emotional and academic needs of students and refers student to appropriate LPP services.

Implements rubrics and assessments that measure progress towards academic and social goals

Develops and maintains Personal Learning Plans in line with NYC DOE learning standards with students and monitors their progress.

Maintains accurate records, documentation, and other compliance activities.

Planning, Implementing and Supervising Programming to help students meet academic and social standards

Assists students in preparing high school, college, scholarship, and financial aid applications

Plans curriculum and conducts afterschool programming.

Develops and implements workshops to educate families, students and/or school staff on relevant issues.

Shares responsibility for planning and implementing state LPP activities and initiatives

Organizes legislative and preventative services advocacy in the areas of health/mental health and education.

Provides referrals to outside agencies.

Attends and participates in events outside of normal business hours (e.g., family meetings, field trips, parent teacher conferences, campus tours, etc.).

Navigates the NYCDOE systems and policies including DOE staff roles, calendar, exam schedules, etc.

Maintaining Partnerships

Coordinates student recruitment and retention efforts.

Supervises volunteer classroom assistants, tutors/mentors and high school interns.

Serves as a liaison to school administrators and other personnel and to LPP partners to ensure information exchange, coordination of efforts and general support for youth.

Engages families in student's academic plan and in LPP events.

Other

Attends all staff meetings and other appropriate professional development opportunities.

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (in Education, Social Work, Counseling)

Minimum 3 years of experience working with underserved youth in a school or youth development setting with particular emphasis on grades 6-12

Minimum 3 years of experience with facilitating workshops/groups

Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Highly organized, driven, independent team member

Able to negotiate the dynamic work environment and bureaucracy of a New York City school

Strong work ethic and professional values

Bilingual, Spanish a plus

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual, Spanish

Minimum Starting Salary: $58,500

Maximum Starting Salary: $60,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5522

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories