Coordinator of FoodTEC Part Time, Grant Funded

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) located in the scenic Hudson Valley is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And for over 70 years SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful energetic and impactful leadership and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

The Coordinator of FoodTEC supports the management and administration of the Orange County FoodTEC Workforce Development Program and reports directly to the Executive position will help build and sustain the grant to realize and exceed established goals and outcomes. Specifically the Coordinator of the FoodTEC Workforce Development Program will help build and enhance short-term non-degree credential programs or course offerings to program addition theCoordinator will assist in facilitating and maintaining partnerships that foster and promote positive working relationships with employers workforce development centers education/training partners economic development agencies and equity partners.

The Coordinator of the FoodTEC Program will assist with student needs that may arise with regards to acceptance and registration and the food service operations related to Orange County FoodTEC programs which may include schedulinguse of the FoodTEC commercial kitchen for training and rental purposes.

Travel will be required as needed between both the Middletown and Newburgh campuses recruitment sites and the program job sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with providing fiscal oversight including monitoring the grant budget following internal operational processes and providing follow-through of all operational workflows.
• Assist with and maintain program data collection records and evaluation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and student success rates.
• Coordinate marketing and outreach activities to promote the FoodTEC Program and recruit trainees.
• Develop and deliver program presentations to various audiences including potential clients.
• Facilitate relationships with both internal (FoodTEC SUNY Orange trainees staff and faculty) and external audiences (employers subject-matter experts industry advisory boards and other external stakeholders) in support of program goals.
• Coordinate all scheduling details for various program events and meetings.
• Assist program trainees with the acceptance and program registration process.
• Assist the Executive Director in the evaluation andthe alignment of curricula and job training programs work-based learning and job placement.
• Assist the Executive Director and the Success Coach in identifying and monitoring student supportive services including wrap-around services (i.e. child care and any program support initiatives) during and after the skills training program.
• Assist the Executive Director in labor market information analysis and environmental scanning to determine the Food Beverage and Hospitality industry and Workforce needs.
• Assist with hiring personnel including consultants to support grant activities.
• Attend industry statewide and local meetings training sessions professional development opportunities and events with or in the absence of the Executive Director as needed.
• Assist with coordinating food service operations related to Orange County FoodTEC programs. Food service operations may include scheduling the usage of the FoodTEC commercial kitchen for training and space rental.
• Assist the Success Coach and FoodTEC Program Instructors in the coordination andof hard and soft skills training for program trainees as needed.

Education Required:Associates degree or higher.

Experience Required: One year of experience in project coordination/administration.

Preferred Knowledge Skills Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Bachelors degree.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning for adult learners in workforce development programs.
• Administrative experience in Education Training or Workforce Development program management.
• Ability to coordinate projects/initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines for projects and tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to support planning and decision-making and continuously improve efforts.
• Strong communication skills including public speaking and producing high quality written reports.
• A commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion and understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues related to effective communication and interaction with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds age ranges social backgrounds experience levels etc.

Deadline for Applying: Open until filled

Position begins: January 2026

Salary: $25 to $28per hour commensurate with experience. This is a 12-month part-time grant funded position and is contingent upon the continued availability of funds.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identification sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status veteran status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis Civil Rights Compliance Officer 115 South Street Middletown NY 10940

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• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

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Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

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