| LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, “Dare To Do More”, reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community and our country can become. Visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more. LaGuardia Community College invites applications for a staff
member to assist with the development, coordination and evaluation efforts of a
dynamic educational change initiative, Project CONEXIÓN: Comprehensive Support
for Student Success. The project is a
student success initiative for Hispanic, immigrant, and other
“under-represented” students.
Supported by a major grant from
the US Department of Education, this new five-year College-wide project will
engage faculty and staff to create multiple connection points that help
students engage in their learning with purpose and build academic momentum to
propel them to degree completion, transfer, and careers. The project will extend the
guided pathway to accepted students and their families, using social media, digital
media, and personal support, to connect students to purpose-driven transfer and
career pathways, and support students along a chosen path throughout their time
at LaGuardia. The three interlocking components are: - Connect to
College introduces students immediately
to career pathways resources that help them develop their personal sense of
purpose. Through targeted digital communication accessible in multiple
languages and personal support from peers, these activities ensure that admitted
students and their families have the support they need to start seamlessly.
- Connect to
Completion deepens student learning within
every degree program and strengthens career development and advising. Faculty
will develop signature assignments in all academic programs to connect academic
learning more clearly with the workplace competencies identified by
employers.
- Connection to
Career & Transfer supports post-graduation planning,
linking students to college transfer opportunities and alumni mentors, and
providing career preparation through a site visit program with employers. LaGuardia Community College invites applications for a staff
member to assist with the development, coordination and evaluation efforts of a
dynamic educational change initiative, Project CONEXIÓN: Comprehensive Support
for Student Success. The project is a
student success initiative for Hispanic, immigrant, and other
“under-represented” students.
Closing
Date Open until filled.
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| CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION Reporting to the Associate Director of Advising
Initiatives in Academic Affairs, the Coordinator will play a crucial role in coordinating project activities.
Working with faculty and Academic Affairs staff, Institutional Research, Student
Affairs, and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the Project
Coordinator will manage key project components, including project evaluation. Responsibilities
include:
- Support the vision of the Project by working with the Associate
Director and other college stakeholders to ensure admitted students are
connected seamlessly to academic and career pathways, and supported in making
informed educational decisions that connect their academic experiences with
purposeful transfer and career plans
- Coordinate and help develop project activities, from planning and
professional development to program implementation and evaluation
- Help develop resources and experiences for students and families
that complement project activities
- Coordinate and monitor the completion of scheduled
project activities in accordance with established time frames and budgets,
helping ensure the judicious expenditure of these resources in accordance with
the terms of the grant
- Coordinate partnership meetings with staff and administrators
across LaGuardia
- Ensure the college remains in compliance with all
Title V grant guidelines and regulations
- Coordinate evaluation processes, working with the College’s Office
of Institutional Research and Assessment
- Develop Project CONEXIÓN Manual based on EDGAR and
GEPA to guide project activity
- Develop, organize, and maintain records and data to streamline
reporting processes
- Help develop and submit project reports to internal stakeholders
and the US Department of Education
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| To guide this effort, LaGuardia seeks a proven, hard-working
educational innovator who can manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively
with others to advance broad and meaningful educational change. Bachelor’s Degree
or higher and at least four years of relevant experience is required. Other
qualifications include:
- Experience managing grant-funded projects and/or major initiatives
in an educational setting, with strong preference for projects that support the
“new majority” college student
- Ability to help manage project evaluation and project reporting,
including basic familiarity with qualitative and quantitative evaluation
methodology
- Knowledge and skill in educational applications of
digital technology, such as ePortfolio practice, digital badging and/or learner
analytics
- A knowledge of pedagogical
innovation, which may include experiences with undergraduate research, First
Year Experience, co-curricular engagement, developmental advisement, inquiry
learning and other High Impact Practices
- Knowledge and skill in
professional development in an academic setting a
strong plus
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the community college
mission
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as a team player and adapt to a
complex, fast-moving urban educational institution
We are looking for a dynamic innovator who is committed
to our students and can learn and grow as an educational leader while advancing
our college-wide change initiatives. LaGuardia
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information, contact Josh Goldblatt: jogoldblatt@lagcc.cuny.edu |
| EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. |