Program Coordinator, Center for Educational Access and Success

Position Details

Position Information

About Hofstra

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Title

Program Coordinator, Center for Educational Access and Success

Position Number

897424

Position Category

Administration

School/Division

School of Education

Department

School of Education, Center for Educational Access and Success

Full-Time or Part-Time

Full-Time

Description

Reporting to the Associate Dean/Executive Director, the Program Coordinator supports three grant-funded initiatives from the New York State Education Department: The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), the Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), and the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP). The program coordinator provides guidance to both pre-collegiate and collegiate students. This position involves mentoring, tutoring, and facilitating fall, spring, and summer academic classes. Additional responsibilities include planning workshops and colloquiums, as well as managing databases. Each year, arrangements are made for student conferences, field trips, and college tours. The position includes Saturday hours, travel to local school districts, and occasional overnight obligations for conferences and tours. This position also includes other duties as assigned and is contingent upon grant funding.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Meets pre-collegiate and collegiate students, on-campus or online, from assigned caseload covering topics including academic goal setting, action plans, and follow-up—schedules meetings through students and parents where relevant, whether by email or letter.
Meets with students to discuss academic progress, tutoring, and programmatic adjustments and maintains record-keeping for reports.
The position also includes being available for drop-in meetings with parents and students and facilitating group sessions covering various topics.
For pre-collegiate participants, collaborates with partner school counselors covering student programming and student progress and to plan student activities and collect yearly data on programming services.
Helps coordinate student programming and activities, including student registration, enrollment, classroom assignments, and orientation.
Collaborates with staff to plan and help facilitate the annual academic bowl, academic showcase, and recognition ceremony.
Oversees planning and coordination of educational laboratory visits.
Performs database management including collecting data for midyear and final reports.
Helps collect and record student data for the New York State Education Department reports, including maintaining reports on all CSTEP, LPP, and STEP program participants.
Coordinates with staff members to manage student enrollment and participation.
Manages relationships with parents or guardians for pre-collegiate tutees and the tutorial schedule.
Assists with directing and overseeing recognition and celebratory activities for pre-collegiate and collegiate student populations performing duties to include sending invitations, producing student certificates, teacher evaluations, etc.
Assists with coordinating all activities associated with conference preparation for students (pre-collegiate and collegiate), including registration, research presentations, hotel accommodations and travel arrangements, pre-trip meetings, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least one year of successful administrative experience in educational or social programs.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and demonstrated written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions

Deadline

Open Until Filled

Date Posted

03/11/2026

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range

$66,300

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.