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Program Specialist, Marketing and Outreach - WEOC

Employer
Westchester Community College
Location
Yonkers, New York
Salary
The minimum starting salary: $61,979 plus competitive benefits. This position is fully grant funded.

Job Details

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC) – Yonkers, NY

RESPONSIBILITIESThe SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC) a division of Westchester Community College, is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and energetic professional to join its team. Located in downtown Yonkers, NY, this non-traditional performance-driven institution provides tuition-free academic and vocational training to eligible underserved adults preparing for college and/or seeking career-oriented employment.

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, the Program Specialist serves as the Community Liaison, representing WEOC throughout Westchester and the surrounding areas.  In conjunction with the Assistant Dean, he/she plans, develops and implements marketing and outreach plans and activities to promote WEOC and ATTAIN to recruit applicants for our year round program.  S/he is responsible to conduct targeted street outreach, by attending community events (including on evenings and weekends), liaising with community residents, hosting onsite events, as well as conceiving, developing and disseminating promotional, marketing and outreach materials as needed.  The Program Specialist will also establish and maintain relationships with the community for the purposes of promoting WEOC programs and recruiting students into training.  S/he will also make public presentations and represent the WEOC at public meetings throughout Westchester.  He/she will be responsible for regularly monitoring and updating WEOC’s online presence, including maintaining social media pages and online communities.  The Program Specialist performs related administrative tasks, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience in the field of marketing, sales and advertising, recruitment/outreach and/or customer relations management. The successful candidate must also have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.  Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Creative Suite, CRM, and geo-targeting software a plus. 

SALARY & BENEFITS: The minimum starting salary is $61,979 plus competitive benefits.  This position is fully grant funded.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY:  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.  Please send a resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation to: humanresources@sunywcc.edu.  Please indicate CODE:IHE “Program Specialist, Marketing and Outreach - WEOC” in the subject line of the email or mail to:

 

 

Director, Human Resources

 

Westchester Community College

 

HR Department, Administration Building – Suite B42

 

75 Grasslands Road

 

Valhalla, NY  10595

 

Fax: (914) 606-7838

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. Westchester Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization

Working at Westchester Community College

Mission and Goals

Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

History

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college.

Enrollment

There are approximately 12,000 full- and part-time college credit students. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 20,000. Precise statistics about the college's enrollment history can be found in the Institutional Research & Planning pages.

Faculty

Westchester Community College’s faculty and professional staff have received more SUNY Chancellors Awards for Excellence than any other community college in the system. More than 98% hold masters or doctorate degrees in their fields. Student/faculty ratio is 16.1:1.

Veteran Friendly Campus

The college, which opened in 1946 in order to train and educate veterans, welcomes those who have served our country. We are considered a "Veteran Friendly Campus" due to our extensive services for those who have spent time in the military.

Degrees

The college offers more than 50 associate and certificate programs. We have three types of associate degrees in 36 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs typically requiring between 15 to 33 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields.

Continuing Education

The Continuing Education Division is the largest such unit in the entire SUNY system. It offers courses for people of all ages considering career choices or changes or personal development; customized training for businesses; innovative programming for older adults; an exciting arts and culture series open to the public.

Library

The Harold L. Drimmer Library / Learning Resource Center contains 110,000 volumes and 600 periodical titles, as well as more than 19 million searchable records and entries from 97 electronically-linked libraries.

Career & Transfer Center

The Career & Transfer Center helps students assess career options, plan career and curriculum, take steps toward transfer to a four-year college, prepare for job interviews, and locate and obtain jobs before and after graduation.

Child Care

Virginia Marx Children's Center at Westchester Community College (Valhalla campus) provides year-round, fully licensed and accredited care for children of students, faculty, staff and other working parents. Ages six weeks - five years.

Sports

Intercollegiate teams for men are fielded in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, golf, and baseball. Women's intercollegiate teams include tennis, volleyball, basketball, and softball. The Westchester Community College Fitness Center provides access to cardiovascular equipment, universal, nautilus, and light free weights, pool, and tennis courts. College athletics also include intramural sports.

Locations

Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Art Workshop) and White Plains (Art Workshop).

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