Program Specialist - Pre-ETS (PT/Grant-Funded) at InsideHigherEd

Program Specialist - Pre-ETS (PT/Grant-Funded)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Part-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Program Specialist in our Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) office. The Program Specialist is responsible for delivering Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities in school districts and at college-hosted workshops. This role supports students by providing career exploration, workplace readiness training, self-advocacy instruction, and post-secondary planning services to facilitate a successful transition from high school to employment or further education.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Provides Pre-ETS services in assigned school districts and through college-based workshops, ensuring students receive career development, job exploration, soft skills and self-advocacy training;Works collaboratively with school district staff, community partners, businesses, and agencies to coordinate Pre-ETS activities;Facilitates engaging educational activities, presentations, and workshops on employment readiness, career pathways, and workplace expectations;Maintains accurate student records, documenting services provided and student progress in compliance with program guidelines;Supports career readiness events and initiatives at both the high school and college locations;Collaborates with College staff to increase educational opportunities for program participants;Stays informed on best practices in transition services and workforce development for students with disabilities;Performs administrative duties such as entering student intake information, submitting purchase requisitions, managing program documentation, and supporting general office operations;Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of the Career Transition Program or Coordinator of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Programs.Work Schedule: The hours are Monday to Friday and will vary depending on Programming. Flexibility is required.

Hours: up to 29

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree (or a minimum of 60 completed college credits) and one (1) year of experience working win the field of education
• Experience working students with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and for the duration of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience providing career development services, transition planning, or employment readiness training for students with disabilities
  
• Experience working with high school students

Additional Information:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

For full consideration, apply by: 11/10/2025

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.