"P/T Program Administrator (WCC) - Center for Financial and Economic Education (CFEE)"

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Education, the P/T Program Administrator (WCC) - Center for Financial and Economic Education (CFEE), is responsible for managing and coordinating a range of financial education programs for students and the campus community. The P/T Program Administrator's role incorporates introducing and planning new initiatives, as well as marketing and management of the program's finances and annual budget. The incumbent also works with colleagues to identify and respond to other avenues of funding for the program. A primary component of this role is managing the Money Smart Financial Coaching Program (MSFCP), a financial coaching program involving approximately 100 students each year, which is funded by a grant from JP MorganChase and administered nationally by the Money Smart Financial Coaching Programing organization. The position oversees financial coaches who work on a consulting basis, in addition to coordinating all aspects of the coaching program, such as recruiting, marketing and reporting of outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing all facets of the Money Smart Financial Coaching program (MSFCP), consisting of:
  • Recruiting new students to the program and handling ongoing administrative details of enrollment, tracking and follow-up.
  • Contracting with and supervising consultants working as financial coaches.
  • Managing the communication process with students.
  • Planning workshops for participants and the campus community, including recruitment of volunteer guest speakers and coordinating with other programs such as TRIO and EOP.
  • Collaborating with faculty and other departments on campus (Student Involvement, TRIO, Completion Coaches, Career Services, etc.) to refer students, as appropriate.
  • Coordinating data and monitoring and reporting grant metrics, outcomes and compliance with the requirements of the grantee.
  • Creating/revising documents and information needed for coaching, such as application forms, assessment forms, welcome packages, budget worksheets and expense tracking worksheets.
• Administering the budgeting and financial planning process for the CFEE.
• Managing the marketing and publicity efforts for the Money Smart Financial Coaching Program and other CFEE events.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience in the field of education, educational administration, or analyses of customer needs, program operations, marketing or customer services. The satisfactory completion of 30 credits toward a Master's degree may be substituted for each year of the experience defined above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10 years leading or directing multi-faceted programs, including experience with financial coaching, advising or similar services.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Basic knowledge of marketing strategies, including use of newsletters, social media, etc.
• Experience working with corporate donors and funders.
• Demonstrated experience with analytics and database management.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income, immigrant and under-represented students.

Additional Information:

SALARY & BENEFITS: The pro rata salary is $68,142. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $84,755. This is a 12-month, grant funded position with the possibility of extension.

Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.