About SUNY College at Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The College is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

Job Description:

This job posting was updated on January 17, 2023.

This position is located on the campus of the State University of New York at Old Westbury. Employment, payroll and benefits are through and subject to the Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures. The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private educational corporation.

SUNY Old Westbury is seeking a Project Coordinator/Recruiter for a Department of Education Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) grant. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position. The position is grant funded until September 30, 2025.

The Project Coordinator is responsible to provide veteran students with comprehensive curricular and co-curricular planning, college process and resource navigation that augments existing academic supports, career planning and development, and connections to community and campus veteran supports. The Coach works to counsel, motivate, advise, and assess student needs, goals, and interests to ensure academic success and improve retention and completion results.

The Project Coordinator will:

• Coordinate and promote the activities of the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success.
• Be responsible for project planning, development, administration, and evaluation.
• Create partnerships with external organizations to both support and recruit veteran students.
• Coordinate with enrollment services to recruit and admit veteran students to meet target goals.
• Work closely with Veteran Affairs Coordinator and CEVSS Student Success Coach.
• Coordinate with the campus community to connect students to academic, personal, financial, career and other college resources.
• Design and coordinate student programming and student support initiatives for veteran student populations.
• Supervise student workers
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Three years of experience in higher education
• Strong relationship-building and networking
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and barriers facing veterans' population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of admissions and recruitment.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Salary Range: Salary is $50,000 (annualized) and includes a benefit package.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants can apply by sending a cover letter articulating why you are the right candidate for the position along with your CV to ResearchFoundation@oldwestbury.edu. No phone calls please.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: March 2, 2023

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of a criminal background check.