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Served as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Associate Executive Director to facilitate business planning and organizational development, including:- Designing operational plans for new business ventures - Strategic planning focusing on increasing revenue- Restructuring key operational departments- Recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding new executive-level staffProvided operational and project management to the executive team, including… Show more Served as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Associate Executive Director to facilitate business planning and organizational development, including:- Designing operational plans for new business ventures - Strategic planning focusing on increasing revenue- Restructuring key operational departments- Recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding new executive-level staffProvided operational and project management to the executive team, including the coordination of:- Inter-agency project teams and working committees- Staff recruitment, retention, and development efforts- Standardization of documentation and collection of employee-level data- Annual conference planning and execution- Governmental affairs and lobbying- Grant proposal development and submission- Dynamic presentations for conferences and public events Show less

Work closely with senior management to ensure successful planning and implementation of University-wide projects and initiatives. Current projects include efforts relating to SUNY's teacher education programs and sexual violence prevention activities.Provide project management support to senior-level staff, including: - Strategic planning and goal setting - Project timeline and budget design - Grant proposal development and submission - Hiring and onboarding of new… Show more Work closely with senior management to ensure successful planning and implementation of University-wide projects and initiatives. Current projects include efforts relating to SUNY's teacher education programs and sexual violence prevention activities.Provide project management support to senior-level staff, including: - Strategic planning and goal setting - Project timeline and budget design - Grant proposal development and submission - Hiring and onboarding of new project staff - Meeting design and facilitation - Establishment of processes for effective project implementation and continuous improvementStreamline processes and forms for Human Resources and Purchasing departments within the Sponsored Programs Office - Documentation of current processes and required paperwork for hiring grant-funded employees and expending grant funds - Identifying areas needing improvement and proposing solutions - Conducting small tests of change and making revisions based on user feedback - Making streamlined processes and paperwork available to all usersServed as Interim Project Director for SUNY Teacher Leadership Project Show less

Provide technical assistance to staff and community partners at NYS-based C2C sites in Albany, Rochester, Yonkers, South Bronx, Central Harlem, Geneva, and Clinton and Essex Counties:- Coach staff on creating, strengthening, and streamlining processes to move local work forward using the StriveTogether Theory of Action framework- Plan and facilitate site-based events (i.e., create event agendas, slide decks, and other materials for participants; facilitate meetings, trainings… Show more Provide technical assistance to staff and community partners at NYS-based C2C sites in Albany, Rochester, Yonkers, South Bronx, Central Harlem, Geneva, and Clinton and Essex Counties:- Coach staff on creating, strengthening, and streamlining processes to move local work forward using the StriveTogether Theory of Action framework- Plan and facilitate site-based events (i.e., create event agendas, slide decks, and other materials for participants; facilitate meetings, trainings, and retreats)- Create new resources for staff and partners (i.e., data collection spreadsheets, webinars/trainings)Assist with planning statewide C2C events (i.e., annual conference, retreats, trainings, and webinars)Participate in various statewide projects on behalf of New York State Cradle to Career Alliance/SUNY C2C Executive DirectorPrepare executive-level presentations and keynote addresses to be delivered by SUNY Chancellor and New York State Cradle to Career Alliance/SUNY C2C Executive Director Show less

Office of the Education Pipeline / Office of Community Colleges / Office of the ProvostSecured more than $21 million in competitive funding for initiatives designed to strengthen the P-20 education pipeline and prepare New Yorkers for high-skill, high-wage jobs.Coordinated the development and submission of statewide applications for Federal, State, and private funding opportunities that advance the priorities of the State University and its partners.Identified funding… Show more Office of the Education Pipeline / Office of Community Colleges / Office of the ProvostSecured more than $21 million in competitive funding for initiatives designed to strengthen the P-20 education pipeline and prepare New Yorkers for high-skill, high-wage jobs.Coordinated the development and submission of statewide applications for Federal, State, and private funding opportunities that advance the priorities of the State University and its partners.Identified funding needs for System-led initiatives and developed strategic plans to secure funding.Served as a proposal reviewer for the NYS Master Teachers Program and the NYS Commission on National & Community Service’s AmeriCorps Project.Served as a liaison between System and grants development offices at SUNY’s 64 campuses.Served as the point of contact to the Sponsored Programs Office for grant-reporting activities.Prepared executive-level presentations and keynote addresses delivered by System staff.Assisted in planning convenings and other large gatherings/meetings.Worked with the marketing department on communication- and outreach-related materials.Oversaw the development and publication of blogs and other website-related materials.Supervised, trained and mentored student interns. Show less

Secured more than $15 million in competitive grant funding to improve the quality of education for students in the district's 13 primary and secondary schools. Conducted ongoing research of grant opportunities that meet the district’s needs and maintain regular communication with district administration about these opportunities. Interpreted grant regulations and monitor grant development to insure compliance.Coordinated timetables, meetings, stakeholder input and… Show more Secured more than $15 million in competitive grant funding to improve the quality of education for students in the district's 13 primary and secondary schools. Conducted ongoing research of grant opportunities that meet the district’s needs and maintain regular communication with district administration about these opportunities. Interpreted grant regulations and monitor grant development to insure compliance.Coordinated timetables, meetings, stakeholder input and deadlines to expedite timely grant submission.Completed and submitted application packages and proposals for competitive and entitlement grant opportunities, including narrative and budget sections.Provided technical assistance to administrators and Shared Decision Making (SDM) teams on grant sources and subsequent grant preparation by conducting seminars, workshops and providing on-the-job training.Established and provided oversight of file protocols for appropriate retention and retrieval of pending, active, expired and unfunded grants.Assisted in the creation of letters of support for Superintendent’s signature, Memorandums of Understanding, Request for Proposals, and contracts. Show less

Oversaw day-to-day operations of the Office of Grants & Program Development.Co-produced the district's Consolidated Application for No Child Left Behind funds and 1003(a) School Improvement Grant funds, including the development of multi-million dollar budgets.Collaborated with district staff, New York State Education Department, and the United StatesDepartment of Education to monitor fiscal and reporting protocols of existing grant projects. Established new… Show more Oversaw day-to-day operations of the Office of Grants & Program Development.Co-produced the district's Consolidated Application for No Child Left Behind funds and 1003(a) School Improvement Grant funds, including the development of multi-million dollar budgets.Collaborated with district staff, New York State Education Department, and the United StatesDepartment of Education to monitor fiscal and reporting protocols of existing grant projects. Established new partnerships with local educational agencies and community-based organizations to design programs for competitive grant opportunities. Provided technical assistance to project coordinators. Show less

Wrote and managed competitive applications for grants with annual budgets of $100,000 - $235,000 for twelve-county education and outreach project.Designed marketing tools, educational materials and programs, as well as professional trainings, to increase knowledge and improve access to health care for under-served populations.Planned and facilitated multiple full-day conferences and weekend retreats for staff and volunteers.Advised peer education group of high school… Show more Wrote and managed competitive applications for grants with annual budgets of $100,000 - $235,000 for twelve-county education and outreach project.Designed marketing tools, educational materials and programs, as well as professional trainings, to increase knowledge and improve access to health care for under-served populations.Planned and facilitated multiple full-day conferences and weekend retreats for staff and volunteers.Advised peer education group of high school volunteers in Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Show less

Designed and implemented theme-based and hands-on lesson plans for students in grades 6 - 12.Integrated technology into the classroom by launching an interactive website and monthly newsletter for students, parents and colleagues.Assisted in the creation of a curriculum map for the district’s Languages Other Than EnglishDepartment.