Job Title: Creative Exchange Program Assistant PVN ID: SI-2412-006615 Category: Instruction and Social Service Location: COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND Job Description General Description Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. Drawing on the rich heritage of the City University of New York that has provided access to excellence in higher education since 1847, the College of Staten Island offers that same opportunity in New York City’s Borough of Staten Island. The College is dedicated to helping its students fulfill their creative, aesthetic, and educational aspirations through competitive and rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. We embrace the strength of our diversity, foster civic mindedness, and nurture responsible citizens for our city, country, and the world. The Office of Community Educational Engagement (OCEE) is a central resource and bridge connecting the college and community. Our purpose is to prepare students to more fully participate and thrive in the 21st Century through academic programs, supportive learning communities, and collaborations across campus and within the community. Established in 1975 exclusively at CSI, Creative Exchange (CE) in the OCEE serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a non-degree program with ongoing educational offerings through the College. Creative Exchange also offers a more demanding non-degree program for Developmentally Disabled Adults called Life Skills (LS). Through social and academic initiatives, our students engage with instructors and one another to develop the interpersonal skills needed to excel in their community performance. We foster a unique environment for personal growth through a sharing of ideas and opinions, regardless of ability This position reports to the Director of Community Educational Engagement. The ideal candidate has a growth mindset, stellar interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as we experience working in post-secondary and/or day habilitation programs that serve students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Technical proficiency in administrating Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Google is required. This individual will provide programmatic support and direct student support. Other Duties + Ensure students arrive and leave campus safely every evening of instruction. Coordinate with Public Safety as needed + Oversee and document CE attendance data for monthly levels of service submissions, as well as LS attendance date for OPWDD reporting + Serve as a liaison between instructors, students, and administrators (i.e. communicating needs, challenges, assisting with roster development, collect student goals data, etc.) + Support persistence and advisement efforts by following up and reporting students who are not attending as part of the program assessment efforts + Assist students as needed individually in the classroom. Follow-up with stakeholders responsible with student care if individual para support is needed and required in order for student to participate in the program + Support student advisement with referrals. Report referrals to additional services when necessary (i.e. Medicaid, AHRC, Life Skills, enrollment, assisting students who need transportation connect with available services like Teleride and Access-a-ride, etc.). + Support recruitment efforts through stakeholder engagement (i.e. SIDDC Meetings, recruiting at in person events in community, catalog distribution, distributing branded giveaways to students who refer new students, responding to all student & stakeholder inquires, etc.) + Intervene in alignment with code of conduct with students who are disruptive or violate code of conduct + Documenting incidents and grievances and reporting to supervisor + Facilitating 2 emergency/fire drills twice annually and executing the Emergency Management Plan as needed + Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred. The ideal candidate has a growth mindset, stellar interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as we experience working in post-secondary and/or day habilitation programs that serve students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Technical proficiency in administrating Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Google is required. Applicants must be available Monday – Thursday 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Additional availability during office hours a plus. RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals About the Research Foundation The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Key Features Department OCEE Status Part Time Pay Range $35.00-$35.00 Hour(s) a week 0.00-19.00 Closing Date Feb 10, 2025 (Or Until Filled) Bargaining Unit No Actions + Apply + Print + Email + Linkedin + Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=SI-2412-006615&title=Careers at RFCUNY) + Google + + Twitter (http://twitter.com/home?status=Job Openings at RFCUNY+https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=SI-2412-006615)