Position Title:

High School Coordinator

Department/School:

Student Affairs

Salary/Pay Rate:

$58,458.40 - $58,458.40

Job Summary:

The Marist Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) is a New York State, grant-funded dropout prevention and college access program that has been sponsored by Marist College since 1990. Marist LPP serves Poughkeepsie City School District youth in grades 5-12. The role of the High School Coordinator is to plan, implement, and supervise the program, for grades 9-12, which includes developing and implementing activities and workshops that meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. The High School Coordinator is responsible for implementing and updating personalized goal plans for students as well as collaborating with community organizations to provide optimal resources for students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or Psychology
• 1-3 years experience

Essential Functions:

• Manage a caseload of 150 9th-12th grade high school students enrolled in the Liberty Partnerships Program. Provide individualized guidance to help students create academic plans, navigate career choices, and address personal challenges.
• Develop and implement programs and workshops to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of the students.
• Supervise Marist College student mentors and interns, including developing and implementing professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and community organizations to provide optimal resources for students aimed at improving the student's academic, mental, and social health and well-being.
• Coordinate student recruitment and retention efforts for the program, including promoting the program, collecting and reviewing applications, and helping select students for the program.
• Assist in planning and implementing LPP activities and initiatives including supervising field trips, summer programs, and family/community events.
• Collect and compile confidential data for state reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or Psychology

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The Marist College Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) provides comprehensive services to meet the academic, social, emotional, and career needs of at-risk students. The program strives to successfully transition 341 Poughkeepsie City School District students (grades 5-12) into graduates who are equipped to handle the rigors of college and the demands of the competitive workforce. Through its granter (the New York State Education Department), sponsoring the Institute of Higher Education (Marist College), school ties, community partnerships, and parental involvement, Marist College LPP delivers research-based programming to students.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to "help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century." Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance ("Best College Values"), and others. Marist's study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department's "Open Doors Report" and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist's Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.