Coordinator College Access - LIEOC

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Jul 27 2026 Job Description:

The College Connections Initiative (CCI) at the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) provides services to non-traditional adult learners and high school students to enhance college readiness and expand access to postsecondary education opportunities.

• Develop and implement innovative programs that promote college access, awareness, application completion, and enrollment.
• Teach the Pre-Freshman Seminar within the College Preparation Academy.
• Provide direct assistance to LIEOC students and community members with college applications, application fee waivers, financial aid applications, and personal statements.
• Serve as a liaison between CCI participants and college administrators.
• Coordinate and lead visits to local colleges and universities.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with college admissions representatives.
• Utilize the National Student Clearinghouse to track and support student outcomes.
• Participate in professional development activities focused on increasing college access and success for adult learners.
• Represent LIEOC at college fairs, career fairs, and other college access and outreach events.
• Participate in state and system-wide committees dedicated to improving college access and educational opportunities.

• A commitment to expanding college access for adult learners.
• A commitment to the educational advancement of the populations served by LIEOC.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation abilities.
• The ability to analyze data and use findings to support continuous program improvement.
• A high degree of professionalism and sound judgement.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.

This position may require the availability to work occasional evenings as needed to meet operational requirements.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience with college access, college success/support services, academic advising, guidance counseling, admissions counseling, or a related field.

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience working in adult education, higher education, or student support services.
• Experience working at a SUNY, CUNY, or other institution of higher education.
• Experience using the National Student Clearinghouse.
• Experience with educational opportunity and access programs such as EOP, HEOP, SEEK, TRIO or similar college access initiatives.

This is a full-time UUP position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Monday, July 27 2026, and ending Friday, August 7 2026, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
  Open Until Filled
• SALARY: $60,000+ $4,000 in downstate location pay = $64,000 Compensation.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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