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instructional Coordinator (1 position open)

 

Instructional coordinator - College steps at Westchester community college

Anticipated start date: fall 2018

JOB TITLE

Instructional Coordinator - Westchester Community College

BACKGROUND

College Steps (CS) is a non-profit that partners with colleges to provide individualized college support for students with social, communication, and learning challenges. The primary goal of College Steps is to prepare students for meaningful careers and autonomy after graduation. Therefore, College Steps places a strong emphasis on self-advocacy, employment, and independent living skills in the students we support. We believe in an atmosphere of academic dignity and integration for all students and believe in equal accessibility to college experiences for all. College Steps’ program at Westchester Community College (WCC) supports college students for whom navigating college is challenged by social, academic, or independent living barriers.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Instructional Coordinator will provide oversight and management of peer mentors, peer mentor training and recruitment, and be responsible for quality assurance of peer mentor supports.  The Instructional Coordinator will also be responsible for the teaching of coursework related to the development and advancement of independent living skills for College Steps students. Therein, responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Provision of peer mentor support and supervision; Program planning and development; Collaboration with state and local agencies; Collaboration with faculty and staff at Westchester Community College; Coordination with College Steps’ campus-based staff; Forging community partnerships to promote the success of College Steps students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Background in special education or related field, plus two to four years of relevant experience in special education, adult education or related field.

  • Excellent administrative, organizational, writing, and supervisory skills.

  • Advanced interpersonal skills.

  • Team oriented work ethic.

TO APPLY

Submit CV, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation electronically to College Steps, at careers@collegesteps.org. Please indicate position to which you are applying in your cover letter.

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to this classification. College Steps is an equal opportunity employer. Competitive compensation is provided.