About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The ERIE21 Program Manager for ERIE21 Youth Initiatives is responsible for the development, implementation and direct management of middle school (Lock 1) & high school (Lock 2) services to Syracuse City school students, with potential to expand to other districts as funding permits, and supporting the growth and development of all other locks as needed. This individual will be responsible for partnering with internal and external stakeholders to recruit and retain a diverse cohort of middle and high school students from the City of Syracuse, engaging them in intentional programming focused on STEAM, innovation/technology, college and career preparation. This individual will ensure that the program meets necessary timelines/deadlines and complies with all contractual requirements set forth by the New York State Department of Labor and relevant contracts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Youth Program Manager

• Supervise Youth Program Team, including the Youth Program Administrator & Program Specialist in the development and implementation of middle and high school academic year and summer programs

• Collaborate with Director of ERIE21 to set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with the plans and vision for ERIE21 and Le Moyne College

• Collaborate with Grants and Operations Manager, ERIE21 Director & Finance department to ensure responsible budgetary planning and spending for youth programs

• Collaborate with Le Moyne College staff and relevant external partners wo recruit, enroll and retain rosters of students in compliance with various funding sources

• Collaborate with youth programming team to set deadlines and maintain a programmatic calendar of youth program events

• Function as a student advocate in all interactions with parents, family, school, and community constituencies

• Motivate students collectively and individually to achieve academic success through programmatic and service offerings including, but not limited to, academic support, advising, college prep, career development & personal development

• Collaborate with colleagues and students to create and foster an inclusive and supportive learning community for students

• Serve as primary youth program contact for academic and community partners

• Manage parent engagement for students interested in and enrolled in ERIE21 youth programs

• Maintain email lists of prospective students for youth programs, and move the prospective student through and to close of the recruitment process to completion as needed

• Maintain record of relevant memberships, associations, and list servs of external organizations that may have connections to our various ERIE21 programs and activities, particularly pertaining to youth program partnerships

• Provide ERIE21 participants with assistance accessing local, state & federal resources needed to support their learning and post-secondary endeavors

Foster Relationships with Key Community Partners

• Serve as primary liaison linking ERIE21 with relevant stakeholders and funding partners with particular interest in youth programs

• Research and identify potential partners for fee-for-service programming. Prospects include, but are not limited to, CNY public and private school districts, local employers and community-based organizations

• Establish performance specifications, cost and price parameters for fee-for-service programs in collaboration with Director & Senior Director of Community and Social Impact Programs

• Represent ERIE21 on at least one community board or advisory council, with the goal of developing a deeper relationship with that organization

Marketing & Program Differentiation

• Collaborate with ERIE21 Leadership team to shape and communicate the vision and mission of ERIE21 to internal and external constituents

• Collaborate with Le Moyne College marketing team and external partners as needed to define and manage the ERIE21 brand communication strategy using a variety of media outlets

Management & Operations

• Maintain accurate, organized and detailed records, providing summaries and reports as needed & maintaining open communication with Director of ERIE21

• Plan and facilitate regular youth program staff meetings & hold regular one:one meetings with supervisees

• Represent ERIE21 at Divisional, Advisory, and Board of Trustees and other relevant meetings as requested by the Director

• Represent ERIE21 at Le Moyne College in the community as needed

• Perform ERIE21 duties as requested by ERIE21 Director or Senior Director of Community & Social Impact Programs

Promote ERIE21 to various constituencies

• Plan and attend program activities, professional development opportunities, staff meetings & school/college/community functions

• Support the ERIE21 philosophy and reflecting this in his/her interaction with students, staff and the Le Moyne community, and the greater Syracuse community

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Time management and organization skills

• Demonstrated effective experience and skill in working with students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds

• Knowledgeable of various learning styles and study skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with community, academic & industry partners

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends to accommodate student needs and programming

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Education, STEM discipline or a related field

• Minimum 2-3 years working with middle school and/or high school students

• Experience working with STEM students and/or professionals

• Familiarity with local community resources to support students in need

• Familiarity with best practices in recruitment and retention

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded) 
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package 

35 hour work week

Pay Range:  $60,406 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references

About Le Moyne College

Le Moyne College, Syracuse, New York, is one of 28 Catholic, Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, Le Moyne was the first to open as a co-educational institution. Since its founding in 1946, the College has modeled and strengthened the 476-year-old Jesuit tradition. Today, Le Moyne enrolls approximately 2,785 undergraduate and 534 graduate students from 33 states and 35 countries. Our MIssion:Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.For information about us, please visit http://www.lemoyne.edu.

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