Academic Program Coordinator - CUNY Fatherhood Academy

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA) is a comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and to foster economic stability for unemployed and underemployed young fathers through education, employment, and personal development. Increased familial engagement, attaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma and finding gainful employment are all essential goals of the CFA.

The program’s central focus is to help young fathers prepare for and enroll into college or training programs, with the understanding that earning a college degree is the most effective path toward providing long-term economic sustainability for themselves and their families. The program is targeted to serve fathers and expectant fathers, ages 18–30, throughout New York City.

The Academic Program Coordinator will report directly to the Program Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains a caseload of active and alumni participants. Provides individual and group counseling, coaching, mentoring, and career exploration support.
• Facilitates workshops geared to educate, inspire and guide participants towards an awareness of their worth as young men and fathers within their families and communities while helping to address barriers to self-sufficiency and effective parenting.
• Prepares educational plans for program participants which includes academic assessment, preparation for employment, parenting instruction, marriage/relationship skills development, supportive services, and follow-up.
• Coordinates and tracks participant attendance and progress throughout program participation using case notes and program database. Maintains and analyzes program data and prepares reports.
• Assists with outreach and recruitment activities including recruiting prospective applicants, attending virtual and in person events, posting on social media, and engaging with active and potential community partners on an ongoing basis.
• Screens applicants for eligibility and conducts orientation sessions.
• Researches and connects participants to educational and vocational opportunities based on their individualized long-term goals, as appropriate.
• Assists in organizingfield trips, off-site family events, job fairs and graduation ceremonies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential duties require on-campus presence/in-person work.

Bachelor's Degree required.

• Bachelor Degree in social work, counseling or related degree.
• Two (2) years' experience counseling fathers, young adults, or a related population.
• The ideal candidate will also have experience working with the target population and experience working in a college or university setting,
• Strong organizational, time-management, administrative skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with databases; ability to lead sessions virtually using Zoom, Kahn Academy, and other educational apps.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, with changing priorities, experience with program start-ups a plus.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment, and exhibit sociocultural competence and understanding.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
• Knowledge of existing academic standards and familiarity with Common Core Learning Standards, GED preparation, work readiness and college placement exams.
• Ability to work some evenings or weekends for special events.

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