Outreach and Program Navigator

SUNY Ulster; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant funded through Dec 31, 2027

Evenings or Saturdays may be required

Job summary

SUNY Ulster, a two-year SUNY college located in the Catskill Mountains, seeks an Outreach and Program Navigator on a part-time, grant-funded basis through December 31, 2027. The role focuses on recruiting workforce students for advanced technology programs and coordinating entry into these programs, including FAFSA, Financial Aid, and related processes.

Responsibilities include attending information sessions, advising on prerequisites, aiding registrations and scholarships, and building ties

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Knowledge of LMS, Financial Aid, and Registration processes.
• Preferred: experience supporting students with special needs.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend Open Houses and Information Sessions targeted to the adult student.
• Advise students on prerequisites to ensure resources for training program.
• Assist with registration, including guiding scholarships and FAFSA/Part-time TAP/Workforce Pell applications.
• Facilitate communication between students, tutors and supportive services as needed.
• Develop relationships with local employers aligned with programs for adult students.
• Assist students with services needed to ensure success in the program.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Student advising

Multilingual

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

LMS systems

Financial Aid platforms

Registration systems

Job description

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Outreach and Program Navigator.

The Outreach and Program Navigator provides outreach support to the College to recruit workforce students for advanced technology programs and to coordinate promotion and entry into these programs. This position is grant funded through December 31, 2027 with possible extension as grant funds allow. This grant‑funded position will provide targeted outreach in the community and will support students in the onboarding process to create a seamless entry into the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend Open Houses and Information Sessions targeted to the adult student.
• Advise students on pre‑requisites that will help ensure they have the resources needed to be successful in training program.
• Assist student with registration process, including helping them identify scholarships and guiding them through applying for FAFSA, Part‑time TAP, and Workforce Pell.
• Facilitate communication between students, tutors and supportive services as needed,
• Develop relationships with local employers aligned with programs being offered to Adult students.
• Assist students with services needed to help ensure success in program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree.
• Must have knowledge of college processes, including LMS systems, Financial Aid, and Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting students with special needs
• Demonstrated commitment to student success
• Experience as a job coach, vocational counselor or employment trainer
• Multilingual

Salary:

A starting rate of $26.55 an hour. This position is part‑time, under 17.5 hours per week. Some evenings or Saturdays may be required. All positions are contingent upon adequate funding. This position is Grant funded through December 31, 2027.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Aff…

SUNY Ulster is an Aff… The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States andall other required pre‑employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre‑employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre‑employment conditions are met.

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