Student Engagement Programming Specialist - Army STEM

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

10d•$49,500 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

The Student Engagement Programming Specialist supports the comprehensive administration and implementation of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships, part of the Army STEM Education Consortium led by Rochester Institute of Technology. The programs provide research, enrichment, professional development, and mentoring opportunities for students and educators, including paid hands-on research placements for high school and undergraduate interns and graduate and postdoctoral fellows. Working with supervision and guidance from the program Director, the Specialist supports programming, engages regularly with participants and mentors, and provides career-development enrichment and skill-building resources, including administering courses in the Army STEM Learning Management System. The role also supports recruitment and special projects such as the annual abstract book, speaker series, STEM Foundations program, and new LMS curricula. The Specialist maintains outreach and engagement with interns and fellows during and after their research experiences as they pursue STEM education and careers. This is a Department of War grant-funded position. Some travel is required. The role is open to a remote, hybrid, or onsite arrangement; the listed work location is Remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Three years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
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.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Significant STEM experience and comfort engaging participants at all education levels.
Significant customer service experience.
Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain day-to-day operations for the assigned program area, including student engagement activities and event management, ensuring activities adhere to grant guidelines.
Serve as a mentor and advocate to participants and provide individualized advising and counseling services.
Encourage participation in tutoring, program workshops, and other resources that facilitate student success and retention.
Conduct outreach and meet regularly with participants to discuss needs, monitor progress, and help resolve academic or personal challenges.
Develop an action plan for each fiscal year.
Allocate funds for program activities, monitor grant budget expenditures, and manage timely financial reporting.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate to develop and implement programs and resources focused on student retention and eliminating achievement gaps.
Represent the program at professional activities and recruitment events on and off campus.
Oversee internal and external program marketing through electronic and print communications, partnering with university communications staff to promote program visibility.
Support Army STEM recruitment events and special projects, including the annual abstract book, speaker series, STEM Foundations program, and implementation of new LMS curricula.
Administer courses in the Army STEM Learning Management System and provide career-development enrichment and skill-building resources.
Maintain connection with Army STEM interns and fellows as they pursue STEM education and career pathways.
Perform other duties as assigned.