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Program Description

PowerUp2030 is a supplier development program that prepares established small and mid‑sized businesses to compete for clean energy contracts in New York State. The program is a five‑year statewide partnership between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and LaGuardia Community College, managed through the Business Services unit of the Division of Adult and Continuing Education. Statewide delivery covers four cohorts per year: two upstate and two downstate, with the upstate cohorts rotating annually across five regions (Mohawk Valley, North Country, Western New York, Southern Tier, and Capital Region) to align with NYPA’s clean energy investment pipeline. Each cohort serves up to 25 participants through a ten‑week hybrid program of three in‑person sessions and seven virtual modules. Over the contract term, the program will serve 500 small and mid‑sized businesses across New York State.

Role Description

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Business Services, the Educational Director serves as the lead architect and operator of the PowerUp2030 program,



responsible for the successful design, delivery, and performance of all program components statewide. This role oversees curriculum execution and instructional quality; program operations and delivery across all four cohorts annually; supervision of Business Advisors and program staff; and serves as the primary day‑to‑day liaison with the New York Power Authority. The Educational Director ensures that NYPA PowerUp2030 is delivered as a high‑impact, outcomes‑driven program that prepares businesses to compete in New York’s clean energy economy and procurement pipeline.

Duties and Responsibilities Program Leadership and Delivery Oversight

- Lead execution of all PowerUp2030 cohorts (four annually: two upstate, two downstate).
- Ensure high-quality, consistent delivery across in‑person, virtual, and hybrid components.
- Serve as lead facilitator or instructional presence across modules.
- Oversee session flow, participant experience, and program consistency across all four cohorts.

Curriculum and Instructional Management
- Oversee implementation of the ten‑module PowerUp2030 curriculum delivered over ten weeks.
- Coordinate with NYPA subject matter experts and external instructors.
- Ensure curriculum remains applied (not theoretical) and aligned with NYPA procurement realities.




- Lead continuous improvement based on participant feedback and KPI performance.

Staff Supervision and Team Leadership
- Directly supervise Business Advisors and Program Manager.
- Set expectations for advising quality, participant engagement, and data tracking.
- Facilitate regular team meetings to review participant progress and align delivery strategies.

NYPA Relationship Management
- Serve as primary day‑to‑day liaison with the NYPA Program Manager and Supplier Diversity team.
- Ensure alignment with NYPA expectations, procurement priorities, and reporting requirements.
- Participate in regular check‑ins, program reviews, and strategic discussions.

Statewide Program Operations and Execution
- Oversee cohort scheduling, session logistics, and facilitator coordination across upstate and downstate cohorts.
- Coordinate with SUNY SBDC regional centers for upstate venue access and regional partner introductions.
- Manage the hybrid delivery structure (three in‑person sessions and seven virtual modules per cohort).
- Ensure seamless delivery across multiple cohorts and regions.

Recruitment Oversight
- Oversee recruitment strategy in partnership with the external outreach partner and internal team.
- Ensure alignment with eligibility criteria and quality of applicant pool.
- Participate in final selection decisions and interview processes.

Data, Reporting, and KPI Accountability
- Oversee all program tracking through Zoho One.
- Ensure accurate reporting on enrollment, participation, completion, and outcomes.
- Lead preparation of weekly updates, quarterly reports, and NYPA deliverables.
- Monitor KPI performance including enrollmen

📌 Educational Director, NYPA PowerUp2030 (Baños de Ebro)
🏢 Research Foundation of The City University of New York
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