Hofstra University · 1 month ago
Project Director, Liberty Partnerships Program
Hempstead, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expHofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university. The Project Director will manage the Liberty Partnerships Program, responsible for developing plans, hiring and supervising staff, and establishing partnerships to support economically disadvantaged secondary students.
Education
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Dean/Executive Director, the Project Director will be responsible to the NYS Department of Education for the overall management of the Liberty Partnerships Program ( LPP ) at Hofstra University
The Project Director is the chief administrative officer of the Liberty Partnerships Program ( LPP )
LPP is a New York State grant-funded initiative
The Project Director will be responsible for developing plans to meet project goals and for hiring, training, and supervising staff
The director will also manage public relations for the campus and the extended community and establish and maintain an external advisory group to support the program
This is a highly collaborative position that involves establishing and maintaining partnerships with partner school districts, local and regional agencies, university schools and colleges, departments, and similar programs both on and off campus
Serving as an advocate for economically disadvantaged secondary students, the Project Director will utilize systematic evaluations and assessments to achieve project goals
The director will also handle budgeting, complete necessary reports, evaluate staff and supporting personnel, and maintain contact with the New York State Education Department for updates and program compliance
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Saturday/Summer Scholars’ Academy 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
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
Company
Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a private, non-profit, nonsectarian institution located in the village of Hempstead, New York
1001-5000 employees
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