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Position Title Part Time Case Manager - Liberty Partnership Program

Position Category Part Time Staff

Position Status 12 Month

FLSA Non-Exempt

Advertised Salary $27 per hour

Department Liberty Partnership Program

Working Hours 28 hours per week

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Liberty Partnership Program as Part-Time Case Managers. This grant-funded position will play a crucial role in providing essential services to students in grades 5-12 who are enrolled in our partner school districts, supporting their academic and personal development. Responsibilities of this position include conducting outreach, administering program assessments, planning and implementation of activities, providing academic assistance, and the overall evaluation of students’ needs.

In this part-time position you will work up to 28 hours per week. The schedule will be within 8:00-4:30 Monday- Thursday. This position includes paid planning time.

Typical Work Activities

The Case Manager is responsible for providing program services to all students enrolled in the Liberty Partnerships Program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Administer program assessments. Use assessment data to drive programming to meet the needs of the student population.

2. Provide academic instruction to assist students with homework completion in the various content subject areas.

3. Design and implement lessons, activities, and trips for students according to grant guidelines. These activities will include social and life skills improvement, academic assistance, community service, employment preparation, college readiness, enrichment or cultural activities, mentoring, civic service, leadership, sports and wellness, social and emotional skill development.

4. Plan, develop, and conduct workshops including but not limited to financial literacy, career and college exploration, interviewing skills, resume building, effective communication, setting and achieving goals.

5. Serve as a student advocate. Enhance collaborative relationships to maximize the student’s and family’s ability to access supportive services.

6. Will work closely with partner school counselors to identify and case manage Liberty students.

7. Prepare and make presentations to groups.

8. Conduct home visits for new participants, for material drop off, and maintain ongoing home contact as needed.

9. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Essential Functions

Must be able to relate to a diverse student population and academic personnel; must be able to manage multiple functions; must have effective oral and written communication skills; must work well independently and as a team member; must have experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, and database management; must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills; must be able to travel between multiple Niagara County school districts, must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

+ Associates Degree or a minimum of 30 college credit hours earned towards a Bachelors degree.

+ A minimum of two (2) years of paid professional experience working in an educational setting.

+ Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

Desirable Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ Two (2) years full-time paid, professional experience working with a diverse population in an educational setting; preferably working with students identified as "at risk, low income, or first generation students.

License(s)/Certifications

Valid NYS drivers license

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (http://www.nfculinary.org/) ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S364P

Open Date 10/28/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle license?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have at least an Associate’s Degree or minimum of 30 college credit hours earned towards Bachelor’s degree?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * How many years of paid professional experience working in educational setting do you have?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2-3 years

+ 4 plus years

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Transcripts

Optional Documents

+ Certifications/Licenses

+ Transcript 2

+ Transcript 3

+ Letter of Recommendation