Program Administrator

About the role

Reporting to the Program Director of Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), the Program Administrator works as a member of a team to provide comprehensive pre-collegiate/dropout prevention services to six through twelfth grade students attending LPP partner schools. The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include individual and group case management; academic services; planning enrichment trips; development and implementation of college, workforce, and life skill workshops; development and supervision of a high school/college mentoring program and provides guidance to volunteers, tutors, and seasonal staff; and maintenance of program records and data collection. This position may require evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, implements, and supervises year-round programming and events to help students meet academic and social standards.
• Reviews and assesses the social/emotional and academic needs of students to refer students to appropriate LPP services.
• Coordinates student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Maintains accurate records, documentation, and other compliance activities for reporting to New York State Department of Education.
• Collaborates with school liaisons, community partners and university departments for the maintenance and/or development of programs and events.
• Provides guidance to student interns, volunteers, tutors, and seasonal staff to ensure effective engagement with students and parents.
• Assists students in preparing for high school, college, scholarships/financial aid applications and/or required educational documents.
• Develops and implements workshops to educate families, students and/or school staff on relevant issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with underserved youth in a school or youth development setting with particular emphasis on grades 6–12.
• Experience with facilitating workshops and groups.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to leverage technology to support operational efficiency and communication.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity, with the ability to effectively engage and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative in addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Patience, flexibility, and adaptability when responding to changing priorities, stakeholder needs, and complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate the dynamic environment, policies, procedures, and organizational structures of public school systems and educational institutions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, social work or counseling.
• Bilingual, Spanish.

Pay

• Minimum Starting Salary: $66,555
• Maximum Starting Salary: $72,210