Student Engagement Programming Specialist - Army STEM

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

9d•$49,500 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

The Student Engagement Programming Specialist will play a critical role in the comprehensive administration and implementation of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. RIT is the lead organization in the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), a group of academic and non-profit organizations working together to administer a comprehensive portfolio of programming to attract, develop, and mentor the nation’s next-generation STEM workforce. Army STEM offers enrichment experiences, competitions, internships, fellowships, and professional development programs for students of all levels and their teachers. Army STEM Internships and Fellowships enable participants to do 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 nation-wide. The Student Engagement Programming Specialist will engage regularly with participants and mentors, providing career-development enrichment and skill-building resources including administration of courses in the Army STEM Learning Management System (LMS). They will support recruitment events as well as special projects such as the annual abstract book, speaker series, the STEM Foundations program, implementation of new curriculums in the LMS, etc. Ultimately, the Student Engagement Programming Specialist will provide outreach, support, and engagement with Army STEM interns and fellows throughout and beyond their research experiences, maintaining connection as participants pursue STEM education and career pathways. This is a Department of War (DoW) grant-funded position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of program management and event planning
Knowledge of student advising and coaching
Skill in managing and implementing student success programming
Skill in allocating and managing budgets
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to communicate effectively and engage with a wide range of personalities

Nice To Haves

Significant STEM experience
Significant customer service experience
Teaching experience

Responsibilities

Maintains day-to-day operations for assigned program area, to include student engagement activities and event management.
Ensures operations and activities adhere to grant guidelines
Serves as a mentor and advocate to participants and provides individualized advising and counseling services.
Encourages participation in tutoring, program workshops, and other resources to facilitate student success and retention in the program
Performs outreach and meets regularly with participants to discuss needs, monitor progress, and assist with the resolution of academic and/or personal challenges
Develops an action plan for each fiscal year.
Allocates funds for program activities and monitors budget expenditures for program grants to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Manages the timely submission of financial reporting
Fosters and develops relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Works collaboratively to develop and implement programs and resources focused on student retention and the elimination of achievement gaps
Represents the program on and off campus at professional activities and recruitment events.
Oversees the internal and external marketing of the program through electronic and print communication, partnering with university communications staff to promote the visibility of the program
Other duties as assigned