Part-time Program Coordinator, STARS Mentoring Program

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Part-time Grant Funded Posted On: Fri Oct 9 2026 Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for Liberty Partnership's STARS Mentoring Program. The Program Coordinator supports two cohorts of the STARS Mentoring Program, serving at-risk middle school and high school students. This role is responsible for mentor/mentee recruitment, weekly session coordination, training events, data tracking, and ensuring compliance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) program standards.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate two mentoring cohorts (minimum of 5 mentors and 20 mentees each).

• Schedule and lead 23 weekly mentoring sessions.

• Recruit, screen, and support mentors and mentees throughout the program.

• Provide monthly mentor training (minimum of 6 hours).

• Attend and support the annual Mentor Life Summit and Summer Mentor Leadership Training.

• Maintain accurate attendance, documentation, and all grant-required timesheets.

• Participate in monthly program check-ins and quarterly budget meetings with BBBSC.

• Organize at least one community event focused on bullying/cyberbullying awareness.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Ability to facilitate small and large group activities and training.

• Ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.

• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel as required for program events and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, Psychology, Youth Development, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or a related field

• Experience coordinating programs, events, activities, or volunteer initiatives

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with youth, volunteers, mentoring programs, education, human services, community-based programs, or related activities.

Special Information:

• This is a grant-funded position, with the current funding cycle running through July 31, 2027.

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications.

• All applicants must successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting through the New York State Education Department to work in any K-12 school setting in New York State. Candidates must also complete the BBBSC criminal background check and required training.

Additional Information:

Salary: $17.34/hour

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage

• Dental and vision coverage

• A choice of retirement systems

• A deferred compensation program

• Professional development opportunities

• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

• Discounted YMCA health club membership

• Plus additional savings programs and perks!