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AGENCY OVERVIEW:
At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

POSITION/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Commonpoint is looking for a Program Coordinator to provide administrative and program oversight for the JFEW Scholarship program for CUNY Hillel students. The JFEW Scholarship Program is a selective 3-year scholarship program for young women, offering students a 3-year scholarship, a paid summer internship, professional development opportunities and individual guidance. JFEW for CUNY Hillel is managed within the Commonpoint Department of High School & College Success and is supported by Jewish Foundation for Education of Women in partnership with UJA Federation of New York. This role reports directly to the Director of CUNY Career Connect and JFEW.

The position will be hybrid remote/in-person, based at Commonpoint Central Queens in Forest Hills, and involving on-site visits to CUNY Hillels across NYC. Occasional evening hours are required to support student engagement events and programming.

This position is ideal for high-energy professionals who are passionate about supporting students in their career and professional development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Recruit for annual cohorts by communicating with eligible students at CUNY campuses, conducting student and community outreach and collaborating with CUNY Hillels.
● Screen, interview and assess candidates to evaluate for financial and enrollment eligibility.
● Engage with participants to provide mentorship, track participation and promote continued success in the program.
● Develop, plan and facilitate professional development workshops for scholarship recipients.
● Develop and implement strategies to market, publicize and promote the program; may develop promotional materials.
● Coordinate and track scholarship processing including collecting and evaluating financial/academic information; preparing letters and funding requests for biannual scholarship awards; verbal and written communication with students and financial aid offices.
● Coordinate summer internship participation, placements, tracking, and student/employer support.
● May identify and develop appropriate internship placements for participants.
● Maintain data and records to support grant reports and renewals.
● Administrative duties include entering and updating student data and meeting information; collecting, tracking and organizing student information/documents; drafting routine correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
● Bachelor’s Degree required. 1-3 years experience preferred.
● Experience working with college students preferred.
● Experience planning and facilitating professional development programming and/or providing career counseling services.
● Interest in career development or nonprofit work.
● Knowledge of financial aid process and guidelines preferred.
● Ability to provide mentorship, manage and motivate groups and individuals.
● Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, employers and partners.
● Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
● Strong attention to detail.
● Proficiency using technology including Microsoft Office and Google Drive for data tracking, reporting, and communication, and efficient use of the Internet.
● Adept with Instagram and other social media platforms.
● Familiarity with Jewish culture and/or experience working with Jewish organizations (or willingness to learn).
● Must be willing to travel to multiple CUNY college Hillels (Baruch, Hunter, Queens, Brooklyn, College of Staten Island).
● Must be available to attend and facilitate occasional evening events or workshops.

● Location: 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

● Non-Union Position

● Hybrid

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties as need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer