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/per hour

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

Benefits and perks:

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

• A choice of retirement systems
• A deferred compensation program
• Professional development opportunities
• Two on-site childcare providers (Dependent on availability)
• Plus additional savings programs and perks!