Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie , NY 12603
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Category: Administration Subscribe: Department: Instruction & Learning Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY Posted: Mar 12, 2024 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Position ID: 173508 About Dutchess Community College:
Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.
DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.
Job Description:
The P-Tech Liaison is a full-time position primarily responsible for supporting the P-Tech program(s) and participating students. This position is responsible for overseeing Dutchess Community College's involvement in the P-Tech program(s) through relationship building, providing college resources like workforce opportunities and student mentorship, and advising to ensure successful academic progress. The individual hired for this position is expected to work with Dutchess County BOCES, guidance counselors, DCC faculty and staff, and industry professionals from the Council of Industry. In partnership with DCC faculty, the P-Tech liaison is expected to assist in the development and creation of P-Tech programs by working with key stakeholders to ensure the P-Tech curriculum is aligned with college and course requirements. This position is expected to work with several departments at Dutchess Community College in order to ensure proper implementation of the P-Tech program(s) and effective student supports embedded within the program(s). This role will also work hands on with students participating in P-Tech. The P-Tech Liaison will provide academic and career advisement to students in individual and group settings throughout the students' 4-year experience. This role will also coordinate tutoring access to the students, so that they are easily linked with tutoring services, like the Writing Center and Math and Science Center. This position reports to the Director of Secondary and Post-Secondary School Partnerships and Initiatives and the Associate Dean of Instruction and Learning: Pre-Collegiate Programs.
Responsibilities:
Assist Dutchess County BOCES (and other partners) with the recruitment of students for the P-Tech program(s)
Support students in their transition to the P-Tech program(s) and college level expectations
In collaboration with faculty, Dutchess County BOCES, and the Council of Industry, map the skills needed for the academic and workplace curricula to ensure that the program(s) meets college expectations and students are career ready upon completion of the program
In supporting faculty, facilitate the review of necessary workplace skills on an annual basis with the Council of Industry to ensure standards are met within designed curriculum
Work with various departments on campus (the ACT Center, Workforce Education, academic departments, tutoring centers/Learning Commons, etc.) to holistically support student academic progress and completion
Work with Scheduling to ensure block scheduling of P-Tech classes for students
Provide group presentations to students about career development and readiness
Partner with school district guidance counselors to ensure academic success of P-Tech students from the high school and college viewpoints
Reinforce a culture of learning within the P-Tech program(s)
With faculty members, facilitate student mentorship for P-Tech students
Coordinate with P-Tech partners (like Dutchess County BOCES) on the college's behalf
Alongside faculty and P-Tech partners, determine which courses will be taught by college faculty and which will be taught by BOCES/high school instructors
Requirements:
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree preferred;
Experience
Demonstrated knowledge of how to develop and maintain reciprocal educational partnerships preferred
Experience working with postsecondary partners to develop articulation agreements
A minimum of three years of experience in post-secondary and/or secondary education preferred
Experience working with diverse students with various educational needs
Academic and/or career advisement experience
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize duties/tasks
Understanding of college curriculum
Knowledge of the community and the ability to further develop partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders
Understanding of high schools including their operations, needs and organizational structure
Ability to balance institutional policies with the individual needs of students
Proven skills as a team player
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and some weekend hours
Ability to work effectively through the committee process to accomplish goals
Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights.
Additional Information:
Classification/Salary
Administration/Non-Teaching Educator and $57,667 - $61,312
This position is a four-year grant funded position with the opportunity to become permanent based on further development of P-tech programs.
All applicants are subject to a background check to include criminal, employment, and education.
Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.
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