Site Coach - Liberty Partnerships Program

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Touro University is hiring a Site Coach for the Liberty Partnerships Program in New York, NY. This part-time position involves supporting at-risk students, providing academic and emotional support as well as career readiness. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework and at least three years of experience. The position offers a maximum salary of USD $30.00/hr and a minimum of USD $24.00/hr, with some local travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or coursework toward it, at a minimum; graduate-level coursework desired.
• At least three years of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports the LPP Site Coordinator to provide support services to students.
• Provides services aligning with students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Improves high-school graduation rates and prepares students for workforce entry.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant coursework

Graduate-level coursework

Job description

Site Coach - Liberty Partnerships Program

Job Location: US‑NY‑New York. Position Type: Part‑Time. Schedule: 9 am – 2 pm. Hours per Week: 19. Travel: As needed. Category: Academic/Program Support. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.

Overview

Site Coach in the Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP). The position is dependent on funding by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Responsibilities

• Supports the LPP Site Coordinator to provide support services to students who are eligible to participate in the LPP.
• Upon referral and acceptance into an LPP program, students receive services that align with their academic, social, and emotional needs and mitigate the risk of dropping out. The site coach will support the Site Coordinator in providing these services, aimed at improving high‑school graduation rates and preparing students for postsecondary education or workforce entry.
  • Services may include academic support, individual case management, college/career preparedness programs, mentorship, experiential learning, civic engagement, family support services, and Personal Learning Plans.

LPP was established in 1988 under Section 612, Subdivision 6 of the Education Law to address the significant dropout rate among New York’s youth. The mission of the LPP is to maximize the successful transition of middle and high‑school students, who are at risk of dropping out, into graduates fully prepared for higher education and the competitive demands of the workplace.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or coursework toward it, at a minimum; graduate‑level coursework desired.
• At least three years of prior relevant experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Travel

• Some local travel expected.
• Middle and high schools in NYC.

Maximum Salary

USD $30.00/hr.

Minimum Salary

USD $24.00/hr.

Touro University is an equal‑opportunity employer.