Job No: 496860 Work Type: Staff Full-time Department: Wurzweiler School of Social Work Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY Categories: Administrative Support, Academic Administration, Student Services
Position Summary:
The Program Coordinator for the Religious Programs is responsible for answering inquiries in a professional and timely manner. The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating workshops and certificates, facilitating orientations and graduations, and providing student academic support. He or she is responsible for working with entities such as the writing center, CASAC, and provisional students. This includes creating and organizing digital files, calendars, and schedules related to this program and assisting the team.
Additionally, he or she will work collaboratively and closely with the Executive Director, Associate Director, and Director of the Men's Program, and our partners, to maintain up-to-date information and communications between administration and students, and to provide general admissions and retention support. This job offers a high level of autonomy and requires self-management. Your insight and skills will be appreciated and taken into account in this positive work environment.
Our team works cooperatively and strives to bring out the best in each member. Please note that this position follows a Sunday-Thursday schedule 30 weeks a year during the academic semesters. The remaining weeks the position can alternate to a Monday-Friday schedule if the candidate prefers it. This can be a hybrid position.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day support needs for assigned MSW programs, including:
Scheduling and assisting the Men's Program Director
Create and maintain spreadsheets
Maintain and update student files with appropriate information
Organize meeting logistics and plan events including Podcasts, Psychological First Aid, and Care Cafes
Coordinate, plan, and host (Zoom) extracurricular learning opportunities for students
Maintain accurate lists of current students and their contact information
Manage and maintain calendars
Notify students of missing materials and upcoming deadlines/events
Canvas and Zoom support for professors and students
Manage student certificates, Writing Center/Provisional students and CASAC programs
Schedule interviews for potential new employees
Assist with orientation and graduation planning and execution
Occasional tri-state travel for meetings and events (3-4 times per year for remote worker)
Attend bi-monthly Faculty meetings (remote option) and take notes
Facilitate the onboarding procedures for new faculty and staff
Tracking and checking grade submission in Banner
Order required textbooks for new faculty in advance of each semester, confirming book lists with Professors in advance of each semester
Working with vendors for various orders
Experience & Educational Background:
High School Diploma required, two years of college preferred
Minimum of five years of some administrative experience is required
Skills & Competencies:
Strong organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook
Ability to learn systems, including Teams, Zoom, Canvas, and Banner
Develops effective written communications and uses them appropriately
Ability to act as a liaison for the school both internally and externally
Interacts and proactively shares information with internal and external contacts where appropriate
Ability to troubleshoot challenges
Assumes responsibility to ensure issues/concerns will be addressed and monitors them through conclusion
Commitment to efficiency
Effectively manages own time and resources
Familiarity with Haredi Community
Some degree of knowledge of higher education administration and norms, ideally from having worked in some aspect of higher education administration, admissions, or student service
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $68,000
About Us:
Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.
We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Yeshiva University has been transforming lives for more than a century. Nowhere but here can students have a personal, small college experience while benefitting from the academic rigor of a top ranked research university. Since its inception YU has been dedicated to melding the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life with the heritage of Western civilization, and each year we celebrate as future leaders make YU their home. Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.