POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

FoodTEC Success Coach (part-time, grant-funded)

About SUNY Orange:

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh, NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And, for over 70 years, SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity, has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful, energetic and impactful leadership, and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become, crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen, we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Project Coordinator and Executive Director of Orange County FoodTEC the Success Coach provides academic and career advising and counseling to FoodTEC Workforce Development Trainees. As the Orange County FoodTEC Success Coach, this position will be responsible for monitoring and recording student academic progress, supporting continuous trainee enrollment, and ensuring that trainees succeed through the program and the on-the-job training. Documentation of services provided to trainees is a key to success as this position will focus on addressing the needs of trainees through advising, counseling, or tutoring sessions, in addition to preparing and conducting workshops that will further develop and enhance their skills. The Orange County FoodTEC Success Coach will help trainees navigate throughout the program successfully, including attending the training sessions consistently and on time, completing the training sessions, and attending the on-the-job training. Additionally, this position will be expected to travel between both campuses and other locations as necessary for program events such as; high school recruitment visits, open houses, etc.  

This position offers up to 20 hours per week and will require a flexible work schedule that could include evening and weekend hours.

Travel will be required as needed for recruitment events between SUNY Orange campuses and the program job sites.

Requirements:

Education Required: Associate's Degree or higher.     

Experience Required: Two (2) years of experience advising, coaching  or case management experience with adult learners, at-risk youth, low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled trainees. Experience interacting with individuals with various backgrounds. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.      

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Bachelor's Degree in Culinary or Food Service, Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field. 
• Experience with training food service or food production employees.
• Experience in Food Service Operation.
• Experience with conducting educational workshops and presentations.
• Experience with data management systems.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all constituents, and the public. 
• Perform well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality. 
• Ability to coordinate workflow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bilingual skills; Spanish.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying: September 17, 2023

Position begins October 15, 2023.

Salary: $28 per hour, commensurate with grant funding.  

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.

Application Instructions:

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

Quicklink to apply: https://occc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=166264