Part-time Program Coordinator, STARS Mentoring Program

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New Yorks finest two-year colleges located in upstate New Yorks vibrant and growing Capital Region with easy access to Boston NYC the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality comprehensive education for transfer career training and workforce development in a student-centered environment serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science aviation culinary music and liberal arts and serves more than 5000 take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seekinga part-time Program Coordinator for Liberty Partnerships STARS Mentoring Program. The Program Coordinator supports two cohorts of the STARS Mentoring Program serving at-risk middle school and high school students. This role is responsible for mentor/mentee recruitment weekly session coordination training events data tracking and ensuring compliance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) program standards.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate two mentoring cohorts (minimum of 5 mentors and 20 mentees each).
• Schedule and lead 23 weekly mentoring sessions.
• Recruit screen and support mentors and mentees throughout the program.
• Provide monthly mentor training (minimum of 6 hours).
• Attend and support the annual Mentor Life Summit and Summer Mentor Leadership Training.
• Maintain accurate attendance documentation and all grant-required timesheets.
• Participate in monthly program check-ins and quarterly budget meetings with BBBSC.
• Organize at least one community event focused on bullying/cyberbullying awareness.

Job Requirements:

• Strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate small and large group activities and training.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel as required for program events and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Human Services Social Work Education Psychology Youth Development Counseling Criminal Justice or a related field
• Experience coordinating programs events activities or volunteer initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with youth volunteers mentoring programs education human services community-based programs or related activities.

Special Information:

• This is a grant-funded position with the current funding cycle running through July 31 2027.
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications.
• All applicants must successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting through the New York State Education Department to work in any K-12 school setting in New York must also complete the BBBSC criminal background check and required training.

Salary: $17.34/hour

At SUNY Schenectady salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here youll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• A choice of retirement systems
• A deferred compensation program
• Professional development opportunities
• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
• Discounted YMCA health club membership
• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position please contact the Human Resources Office at or.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name title and contact information

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SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.