Job Opportunity: P-TECH Career Coach (Part-Time, Grant-Funded)

P-TECH Career Coach (Part-Time, Grant-Funded)

About SUNY Orange:


Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh, NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And, for over 70 years, SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.
Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and prosperous if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity, has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.
The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful, energetic and impactful leadership abilities, and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become, crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen, we encourage you to consider joining our College community.


Listing description


The Pathways of Technology (P-TECH) program at SUNY Orange is currently seeking a part-time Career Coach to join their team. this job offer will offer 10-15 hours per week.
Reporting to the Coordinator of P-TECH, the P-TECH Career Coach will foster an environment that prepares students to develop a career path and professional expertise, advise students during their internship practice, and assist students in developing an actionable employment plan post-graduation. Through self-assessment, thoughtful career exploration and programming, and the implementation of a career plan, the P-TECH Career Coach will help prepare P-TECH students with the professional expertise needed to identify significant career paths. The P-TECH Career Coach will facilitate co-curricular, and career student success initiatives.
this job offer will work collaboratively with the Newburgh Free Academy P-TECH staff and faculty and will also develop strong collaborative relationships with the staff of our corporate sponsor, IBM.
Travel between buildings on campus and other sites will be required, as needed.


General Requirements:



Education Required: Bachelor's degree

practice Required: Minimum of one (1) year of practice in career services, job placement, advising or related area. expertise of STEM fields. Demonstrated capability to develop and implement programs that support career development and employment readiness for students.

Preferred expertise, expertise, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

» expertise of the P-TECH program.

» practice working in a community college setting.

» practice working with at-risk and under-represented student populations.

» expertise of current best practices in the job search process, job market trends, and local employment opportunities/demands.

»Language expertise: Conversational Spanish speaking expertise.

» capability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple constituents.

»Demonstrated capability to develop significant relationships with community organizations and industries.


Additional Information:


Deadline for Applying: August 27, 2023.

Position begins: as soon as possible

income: $24 per hour, contingent upon continue availcapability of grant-funding.
Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, discapability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance agent, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, [email protected].


Application Instructions:


Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

»Cover Letter

»Resume

»References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.

»Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:

»How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?

»How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?


Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. candidates may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.
All candidates must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.
Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.
Returning candidates - to your SUNY Orange Employment Account to check your completed application.