"Program Coordinator – Early College Pathway Program for Behavioral Health"

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Position Title:

Program Coordinator – Early College Pathway Program for Behavioral Health

Position Number:

896321

Position Category:

Administration

School/Division:

School of Health Sciences

Department:

School of Health Sciences Dean’s Office

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Vice Dean, School of Health Sciences (SHS), the Program Coordinator will support a collaborative initiative between Hofstra University, NYC Public Schools (NYCPS), and Northwell Health to design and implement a Behavioral and Mental Health Pathway at a specialized high school for health professions. This role is essential to managing program logistics, facilitating collaboration among faculty and stakeholders, coordinating curriculum development and instructional support, and ensuring project milestones are met. Please be advised that this position is grant-funded; therefore, continued employment is subject to the availability of grant funds, with the contract period running from October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supports coordination between university faculty and project leads in the SHS Dean’s Office.
• Assists faculty and partners in aligning high school curriculum with NYS CTE-certified pathways and industry standards.
• Works with instructional technologists to develop an online platform for resource sharing between high school and higher education faculty.
• Coordinates logistics for the creation and implementation of dual credit courses.
• Supports in identifying adjunct teaching opportunities and providing necessary training support for high school teachers.
• Supports development and facilitation of student advising programs, academic tutoring structures, and standardized test preparation efforts.
• Coordinates development and implementation of parent workshops and community engagement initiatives in collaboration with university partners and other stakeholders.
• Assists with planning student internships and clinical experiences in collaboration with project faculty.
• Works with an Evaluation Consultant to help collect and compile evaluation data and progress reports for university and NYCPS stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Health Sciences, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in program coordination, preferably in educational or nonprofit settings.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and educational institutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Health Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of dual enrollment programs and CTE pathways.
• Familiarity with curriculum development and/or instructional design.
• Experience with collaborative projects involving K-12, higher education, and industry partners.

Special Instructions:

For consideration, applications should include the following: Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references with your application. All other questions can be directed to the School of Health Sciences’ search committee, at SOHS@hofstra.edu.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Date Posted:

09/18/2025

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range:

$62,000 - $65,000