P/T Program Specialist (WCC)

SUNY Westchester Community College; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Westchester Community College is seeking a part-time, grant-funded Program Specialist to support day-to-day operations of our Office of High School Partnerships. The role manages a portfolio of area high schools, coordinates dual enrollment activities, and collects data to monitor student progress.

The Specialist will liaise with school administrators and teachers, arrange campus tours, onboard students, and work with campus support services to ensure effective services and timely referrals.

Responsibilities

• Represent Westchester Community College Office of High School Partnerships through outreach to partner area high schools.
• Communicate with school administrators and teachers on dual enrollment and coursework offered in collaboration with Westchester Community College.
• Coordinate and plan dual enrollment registration process, class rosters and data collection from partner high school teachers.
• Use data to monitor student progress toward completion, transfer and career placement at key intervals as set forth by grant and college targets and offers referral to intervention and resources where appropriate.
• Attend meetings to ensure that program goals and objectives are clearly defined and effective services are provided.
• Weekly progress check-ins with students, study strategies, attendance, homework, organization, time management with coordination with WCC's support services such as; Viking Success, Accessibility Services, Academic Support Services.
• Ensure students are enrolled in their correct required courses based on their degree requirements.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of campus tours.
• Meet with students on the main campus, extension centers, and high schools to enroll and onboard.
• All other duties, as required.

Job description

The Office of High School Partnerships (OHSP) is seeking a Program Specialist (part-time, grant-funded) to assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of our partnerships with local high schools and on-campus programs for high school students. This individual will be responsible for a portfolio of high schools including relationship management, student support and data collection. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of High School Partnerships, the P/T Program Specialist will:

• Represent Westchester Community College Office of High School Partnerships through outreach to partner area high schools.
• Communicate with school administrators and teachers on dual enrollment and coursework offered in collaboration with Westchester Community College.
• Coordinate and plan dual enrollment registration process, class rosters and data collection from partner high school teachers.
• Use data to monitor student progress toward completion, transfer and career placement at key intervals as set forth by grant and college targets and offers referral to intervention and resources where appropriate.
• Attend meetings to ensure that program goals and objectives are clearly defined and effective services are provided.
• Weekly progress check-ins with students, study strategies, attendance, homework, organization, time management with coordination with WCC's support services such as; Viking Success, Accessibility Services, Academic Support Services.
• Ensure students are enrolled in their correct required courses based on their degree requirements.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of campus tours.
• Meet with students on the main campus, extension centers, and high schools to enroll and onboard.
• All other duties, as required.