Coordinator of College Connections Initiative - LIEOC

Coordinator of College Connections Initiative - LIEOC

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Mon Nov 17 2025

The College Connections Initiative (CCI) at the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center provides services to participants (non-traditional, adult learners and high school students) to increase their college readiness and access to post‑secondary options. The Coordinator of CCI will oversee all aspects of the initiative, facilitate college counseling to support participants with the college application process, and implement service activities outlined in the current CCI program plan.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop innovative programs that promote college awareness, application, and enrollment.
• Teach the Pre‑Freshman Seminar within the College Preparation Academy.
• Provide direct assistance in completing college applications, application fee waivers, financial aid applications, and personal statements for both LIEOC students and the communities served.
• Act as a liaison between CCI students and college administrators.
• Organize and lead college trips to local colleges of interest.
• Build positive relationships with college admissions representatives.
• Utilize the National College Clearinghouse.
• Participate in professional development activities focused on assisting adult learners in obtaining college access.
• Represent the LIEOC at college and job fairs and other access forums.
• Participate in state and systemwide committees focused on improving college access.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• A commitment to securing college access for adult learners.
• A commitment to the educational advancement of the targeted population of the LIEOC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• The ability to analyze data and utilize results for program improvement.
• A high level of professionalism.
  
  The ability to prioritize, organize, and multi‑task.

Occasional evening work may be required to meet operational needs.

Additional Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student‑centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College’s many community partners.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• At least three years of experience with college access, college support, guidance counseling, or admissions counseling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience in adult or higher education.
• At least three years experience working in a SUNY or CUNY university, or other institution of higher education.
• Experience using the National College Clearinghouse.
• Experience with EOP, HEOP, SEEK or TRIO programs.

Additional Information

• This is a full‑time UUP position.
• For the first 10 working days, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
• Closing date for receipt of applications: open until filled.
• Salary: $57,151 + $4,000 in downstate location pay = $61,151. Salary may increase commensurate with experience.
• State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Farmingdale State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.