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Employer Name: Vassar College

Vassar College Exploring College Program Coordinator Department: Vassar Education Collaboration Duration of Position: Full year / Full time Work Schedule: Employee Type: Administrator Posting Date: 04/11/2024 Union Representation: Not Applicable Posting Number: AS478P Pay Rate: $22.72 per hour Compensation: About Vassar College Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Position Summary and Responsibilities Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director of the Vassar Education Collaboration, the Coordinator of Exploring College is responsible for the leadership and operations of a high school support program whose mission is to support success in high school and through post high school planning for area first generation and low-income college students, including supervising work-study students and volunteers. Responsibilities: Provide leadership, supervision, and training of 15-20 Vassar student mentors who are participating in Exploring College either voluntarily, via fieldwork and/or community service work-study. Recruit for and oversee the planning and preparation of a three times per week after school program for area high school students who are first generation, low-income. Counsel individual scholars about their high-school and post-high school plans. Maintain statistics and reports on program. Plan and lead two-week Summer Program, including hiring, administrative needs, out of class activities, and scheduling staff. Qualifications Required Bachelors degree. Experience in education or related field. Must be a self-motivator and have an enthusiasm for working independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn new technology systems. Valid drivers license. Must be able to travel within the city and town of Poughkeepsie. Preferred Experience in school/college partnerships and or community outreach programs. Demonstrated multicultural competence, and knowledge and/or experience working with low-income, underrepresented, and students from diverse backgrounds. Vassar graduate. Knowledge of the college admissions process. Special Instructions to Applicants To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820. For full consideration applicants should apply by: All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3801 . Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-822e5e3dea601b47a04938cdad06e987