Director, Liberty Partnerships Program

Position Title

Director, Liberty Partnerships Program

Requisition Number

8909BR

College/Division

Provost

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Masters-Other

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, Management or related

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in supervisory roles
• 3 year of experience in grant administration
• 3 years of working with at-risk youth

Skills

• Experience in leading a team and managing employees.

• Extensive experience in grant-funded, K-12 outreach initiatives with specific focus on underserved, underrepresented, at-risk populations.

• Experience in writing grant proposals, meeting grant objectives, deliverables, and closing grants.

• Proven experience utilizing evidence-based program design in the development, delivery, and management of K-12 programming.

• Understands middle and high school academic standards, and NYS high school graduation requirements.

• Strong knowledge of college and career readiness curriculums, social/emotional learning, and soft skills development.

• Strong knowledge of how to design and implement an effective case management model/program component for youth and families.

• Experience managing a budget with efficient and strategic spending in line with grant requirements.

• Exceptional organizational skills, maintaining records, paperwork, finances, and completing tasks.

• Strong interpersonal skills; must be adept at thoughtfully communicating with audiences of all backgrounds, ages, and education levels.

• Values and supports individual abilities and differences. Able to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings.

• Values transparency, accountability, and open communication. Embraces a team attitude.

• Ability to strategize and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

• Ability to work independently, managing and prioritizing multiple demands.

• Ability to be flexible and knows when to elevate issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the Rochester City or Greece Central school districts

• Experience with GEAR UP, federal TRiO, or NYS grant-funded K-12 program (STEP, LPP, etc.)

• 5 years of grant administration

• Teaching, administrative, social work, or school counseling certification

Job Summary

RIT's Office of Pre-College Programs seeks an experienced, highly-motivated, and growth mindset-oriented youth development and education professional with a positive attitude, passion for working with at-risk youth, and a track record of success in program management to join its team as the Director of RIT's Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP).

The RIT LPP is a state-funded, grant-based dropout prevention program which aims to prepare 360 at-risk middle and high school youth in City of Rochester and Greece Central schools for post-secondary success in college or the workforce. LPP services include: mentorship, case management, educational enrichment, college and career exploration and readiness, soft skills workshops, leadership development, cultural experiences, Saturday programs, summer camp, and parent engagement activities.

The Director of RIT LPP has oversight and responsibility for all aspects of the program.

Please note: The individual hired into this position must be available to work some Saturdays, over school breaks, and consistently during the month of July for summer camp. Travel to regional and statewide meetings, including some overnights required.