About the job
Program Coordinator Workforce- Water/Wastewater
Full-time; 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: June 24, 2024
Position Summary:
SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Program Coordinator for Water/ Wastewater.
The Program Coordinator works as part of a team to design non-credit bearing programs and courses and carries out all planning and implementation of administrative tasks necessary for the successful operation of such programs. The successful candidate will be expected to program a variety of workforce training courses specifically aimed at the growth and economic development of Ulster County. Course area will be focused on water and wastewater but could also include other high priority areas for Ulster County. Students with an education in one or more of the programming areas are encouraged to apply as are educators and those with a Communications or English degree. The Program Coordinator reports to the Assistant Dean of Workforce and Career Development.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create and schedule courses based on local workforce reports and input from workforce partners
- Market courses to businesses and members of the community using a variety of methods to reach all populations
- Hire instructors to teach courses ensuring that instructor has the proper credentials
- Evaluate courses for financial feasibility and academic integrity
- Assess student learning in courses adjusting curriculum as needed to obtain desired learning outcomes
- Apply for state or agency approvals and provide any certification and documentation necessary to both the student as well as the state or agency
- Develop and track projections on revenues, FTE’s and headcount for department budget
- Generate reports as required by the college, federal and state agencies, including grant submission forms
- Collaborate with credit program coordinators within the College that serve similar populations
- Establish relationships with community agencies that support workforce programs
- Write grants and manage grant funds to support programs and initiatives that support students in workforce programs
- Other duties as assigned
Salary: $51,500 annually
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environment Science or Biology preferred. Candidate must be a team player and have excellent computer and communication skills. Those with Project Management experience are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct experience in Workforce Education especially in the Water/Wastewater trades.
And
Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.
Additional Information:
SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
In addition, OPAP-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 11 holidays including 4 floating holidays. In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 – January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment.
Application Process:
The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by June 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
- Copy of transcripts indicating possession of appropriate coursework and degrees (official copies will be required at the time of hire)
- 3 professional references
Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.
We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to for additional campus community information.
SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Conditions of Employment
Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
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