Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Oct 16 2024 Job Description:

SUNY Oneonta is looking for a Program Specialist who will represent the University and the Extended & Community Learning (ExCL) Center. The ExCL Center strives to advance Oneonta's position as a trusted community leader, partner, and valued resource in two related ways: by helping individuals in the Oneonta community and wider region reach their full potential and by promoting civic prosperity. This position is grant-funded.

Reporting to the Director of the Extended and Community Learning Center, the Program Specialist will be responsible for managing and overseeing the implementation of grant-funded training programs within the ExCL Center. This role includes coordinating all aspects of program delivery, admissions, registration, academic advising, career counseling, while maintaining compliance with grant requirements, monitoring budgets, and ensuring successful outcomes. The Program Specialist will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, community partners, and funding agencies, to support workforce development initiatives and meet the needs of diverse learners. The Program Specialist will provide excellent customer service to learners, campus stakeholders and community partners.

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or Extended and Community Learning | SUNY Oneonta (https://suny.oneonta.edu/admissions/extended-learning) .

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of grant-funded training programs.

• Work with faculty in developing and implementing program schedules, set up of courses in student database management system, and purchase of instructional materials

• Coordinate with instructors, and grant partners on program delivery

• Ensure all program activities comply with grant requirements and institutional policies

• Provide support to program learners, including orientation, admissions, registration, academic advising, and career counseling

• Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant progress, financial expenditures, and reporting obligations

• Serve as the primary liaison between the ExCL Center, funding agencies, and community partners

• Foster strong relationships with partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance program offerings and opportunities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage and retain learners in training programs

• Monitor participant progress and provide interventions as necessary to ensure successful completion of the program

• Implement best practices in adult education and workforce development assessment methods to enhance program effectiveness

• Assist in the development, maintenance, implementation, and delivery of internal badging

• Assist with ExCL Center events, outreach activities, and other initiatives as needed

Salary: $55,151. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum two years' experience in program management, preferably in an educational or workforce development setting

• Proficiency in technology, experience with data management software

• Ability to work some weekends and evenings

• Valid driver's license

Additional:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Experience working with and serving diverse populations

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

• Strong problem-solving skills and crucial thinking skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

• Master's degree

• Experience working with grant-funded programs

• Knowledge of adult education principles and/or workforce development trends is highly desirable

• Knowledge of Banner preferred

  Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.