Program Coordinator, Jewish Education/Special Education Graduate Program

Overview

Supporting the Director of Graduate Jewish Education, the Program Coordinator provides support in the areas of recruitment, conference coordination, and other administrative tasks relating to the Program and/or operations for the Graduate School of Education (GSE). This position interacts with faculty, students, external educational partnerships, and potential applicants to the program.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain databases of candidate and graduate information.
• Assist faculty/adjuncts with designing courses via Canvas Learning Management System.
• Provide administrative support to the Director and faculty as it pertains to the creation of new courses and certificate programs.
• Assist in all aspects of recruitment of new candidates, including outreach to new Memo of Understanding (MOU) cohorts.
• Host one-on-one and group advisement sessions for perspective students.
• Manage administration of MOU partnership cohorts.
• Manage operational aspects of all conferences and special programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Some administrative experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook.
• Proficiency in Zoom.
• Knowledge of Canvas is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand Hebrew is a plus.

Travel

• Occasional travel within the tri-state area for conference attendance/conference planning.

Maximum Salary

USD $56,940.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $45,552.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) – matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule
• All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
• Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
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