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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Project Director, Liberty Partnerships Program

Hempstead, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university. The Project Director for the Liberty Partnerships Program will oversee the program's management, develop plans to meet project goals, and establish partnerships with schools and agencies to support economically disadvantaged secondary students.

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Responsibilities

Assist with creating master pre-collegiate classroom schedule, evaluating educational consultants, and scheduling/overseeing team meetings

Supervise educational consultants and assign substitutes when necessary

Manage partner school affiliation to support middle and high school student program enrollment

Collaborate with the partner school guidance counselor or support personnel to promote program services

Meet regularly with each partner school to help coordinate student services between the school and the campus

Help plan and balance budgets throughout the year

Submit payments and reconcile expenses

Create consultant contracts, invoices, and settle encumbrances

Manage student data for the New York State Education Department, creating folders for each program participant

Coordinate with school site counselor/personnel and campus staff members to manage student enrollment and participation

Assist with planning colloquiums and Regents preparatory activities, including overseeing various related tasks such as booking guest speakers, securing room accommodations, and arranging food and drink services

Work directly with teachers to organize activities, including curriculum development and procurement of equipment and materials

Manage New York State Education Department requirements for annual student assessments, collaborating with partner schools

Assist with planning and managing recognition and celebration events for pre-collegiate students

Oversee and support the coordination of various program activities, including invitations, student certificates, and teachers’ evaluations

Provide oversight and coordination of all activities associated with conference preparation for students, including registration, research presentations, hotel accommodations, and travel arrangements, pre-trip meetings, etc

Maintain contact with the NYSED program officer, attend and actively participate in advisory meetings, and Long Island Region meetings, professional development, and other training opportunities are held annually

The position includes Saturday hours, travel to local school districts, and occasional overnight obligations for conferences and tours

This position also includes other duties as assigned and is contingent upon grant funding

Qualification

Grant managementBudget managementProject managementDatabase managementEducational program experienceVerbal communicationWritten communicationDetail-orientedCollaboration skills

Required

A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required

At least two years of successful administrative experience in educational or social programs are required

Proven and progressive experience in implementing grant-funded or similar projects, with goals and objectives, is required

Excellent verbal and demonstrated written communication skills are required

Preferred

A master's degree in education administration, public administration, social sciences, guidance and counseling, psychology, student personnel services, or a related field is preferred

Experience with budgeting is also desired

The candidate should possess extensive experience in database management and be very detail-oriented

Knowledge of secondary and postsecondary education programs is highly preferred

Experience in working with and establishing credibility among low-income and first-generation students is preferred