Student Engagement Coordinator - Army STEM

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Engagement Coordinator supports the comprehensive delivery of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is the lead organization in the Army STEM Education Consortium, a group of academic and nonprofit organizations administering programming to attract, develop, and mentor the next generation of the STEM workforce. Army STEM programs include enrichment experiences, competitions, internships, fellowships, and professional development for students and teachers. Internships and fellowships provide paid, hands-on research on real-world problems under the mentorship of Army scientists and engineers at Army-sponsored university labs and U.S. Army Laboratories and Research Centers nationwide. Internships serve high school and undergraduate students; fellowships serve graduate students and postdoctoral scientists and engineers. The coordinator is a key interface between program participants and the RIT office. The role manages the internships and fellowships question hotline, coordinates supply inventory and shipping, supports events and recruitment activities, and helps participants use the Army STEM learning management system (LMS), including enrollment, progress tracking, and assignment review. The coordinator also oversees assigned special projects and works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. The position engages stakeholders ranging from students and families to teachers, Army scientists and engineers, and consortium partners. It requires strong customer service, organization, time management, communication, and database skills. Some travel is required. The position is funded by a Department of War grant and is open to a hybrid or onsite work arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
One year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Knowledge of program and project management.
Knowledge of social media and networking.
Leadership and community-building skills.
Interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate data and develop reports.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote program visibility in target areas by developing and distributing informational materials, assisting with presentations, and attending outreach events.
Assist in planning and implementing community service programming, events, and student engagement opportunities.
Coordinate campus publicity through social media, emails, flyers, and other channels.
Maintain a calendar of outreach events, meetings, and presentations.
Participate in department, division, and university committees, task forces, and projects as assigned, and foster relationships with community partners.
Collaborate with university advancement on fundraising and donor administration initiatives, including grants, crowdfunding, annual campaigns, and database management.
Complete accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting in accordance with university, state, and federal requirements.
Assist with program assessment efforts.
Manage the Internships and Fellowships question hotline.
Coordinate inventory and shipping of supplies to participants.
Facilitate participation in events, including speaker series, virtual workshops, and recruitment efforts.
Support participant experience in the Army STEM LMS by facilitating enrollments, tracking progress, and reviewing assignments.
Oversee special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.