DOUGLAS J. DUNCAN
Program Coordinator
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Creative Program Coordinator with 10 years of experience providing support to faculty, staff and students. Substantial skills in public relations and marketing. Leads special projects, generates reports and designs retention activities to foster program success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Columbia, Community College
Greene
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Taught introductory philosophy courses, providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi
Adjunct Professor
MaryMount Manhattan College
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Taught introductory philosophy courses, providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi
Academic Coordinator
Hudson Link for Higher Education, Inc
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Mentored and advised over 200 students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
- Prepared and administered budget of approximately $20,000 for undergraduate degree program with 225 students
- Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body
- Monitored and tracked students' academic progress using both technological and student-centered learning methods to encourage successful learning outcomes
- Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives
- Analyzed budget and implemented financial plans for academic programs and related events
- Worked with Liberal Arts and Behavioral Science departments to outline and schedule course offerings required for students
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges
Workforce Development Coordinator
Center for Court Innovation
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Presented skills development workshops for more than 20 people, resulting in improved task prioritization.
- Established, maintained collaborative relationships with potential employers for Harlem Justice Corps members
- Collaborated with Staff to assess psychosocial needs that may inhibit members' employment goals
- Facilitated workforce readiness groups and assisted members with resume and interview preparation
- Met regularly with members in one-on-one setting to provide individualized career counseling
- Communicated regularly with employment partners for progress reports and provide support for employed members
- Prepared regular monthly reports required to manage program outcomes and respond to grant reporting requirements
- Notified employers and community organizations of workforce development programs and services
- Oversaw job seeker aptitude and interest testing, reviewed results with job seekers and presented suitable career alternatives
- Assisted job seekers with vocational and technical school training
- Facilitated job seeker interviews with prospective employers, obtained feedback from both parties and adjusted employment strategies
- Interviewed employers to determine needs and brought employers and job seekers together
- Obtained and recorded job vacancies from variety of employers and contacted employers to gain additional critical information
- Facilitated seminars on job readiness, resume writing and career search resources
- Identified career goals and advancement opportunities to enable workers to find success within each individual position
- Recruited potential clients and identified talented participants to guarantee job candidate effectiveness
- Conducted preliminary interviews to determine if prospective employees met employer qualifications and referred eligible applicants to matching opportunities
- Guided program participants through enrollment processes using one-on-one support
- Performed complete assessment of job seeker's education, skills and work history to identify detrimental factors
Work Readiness Instructor
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted individual assessments of Job Seekers' diagnosed with Intellectually Disability Disorders to determine employment readiness status
- Directly consulted with Employment Services team regarding Job Seekers' personal and/or training needs to successfully gain employment
- Submitted weekly reports to Vocational Readiness Supervisors concerning Job Seekers who successfully completed Critical Competency phase
- Performed case management services, including but not limited to ensuring clients possessed appropriate documentation for employment
Youth Prevention/Intervention Specialist
S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed caseload of 12 court-involved youth ranging from 13-19 years old
- Conducted intake, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling sessions
- Facilitated intensive group therapy and educational workshops with both Middle School and High School youth
- Provided case management and family support services to youth participants through home visits, court advocacy
- Responsible for submitting program update reports to Nassau County Unified Family Court Judges, Defense counsel and Assistant District Attorney
Assistant Academic Coordinator
Hudson Link for Higher Education, Inc
02.2007 - 06.2014
- Served as liaison between students, Academic Coordinator and Mercy College when necessary
- Supervised support staff of 5 allocating work assignments according to skill sets and ability
- Prepared incoming freshman for enrollment into college program
- Conducted program logistics with respects to course selection and student placement
- Budgeted expenditures and supervised Commencement Ceremony work crew
Education
Master of Professional Studies Degree - Professional Studies
New York Theological Seminary
New York, NY 08.2008 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY 09.2003 - 2007.05
Skills
Individualized support
Work Availability
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Quote
Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome. If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.
Booker T. Washington
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Columbia, Community College
07.2022 - 12.2022
Adjunct Professor
MaryMount Manhattan College
06.2020 - 12.2022
Academic Coordinator
Hudson Link for Higher Education, Inc
10.2019 - 12.2022
Workforce Development Coordinator
Center for Court Innovation
08.2017 - 07.2018
Work Readiness Instructor
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services
07.2015 - 03.2017
Youth Prevention/Intervention Specialist
S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc
06.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Professional Studies Degree - Professional Studies
New York Theological Seminary
08.2008 - 2009.05
Assistant Academic Coordinator
Hudson Link for Higher Education, Inc
02.2007 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
09.2003 - 2007.05