Stem Outreach Specialist, Full-Time

Position Title

STEM Outreach Specialist, Full-time

Requisition Number

8940BR

College/Division

Provost

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

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.

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.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references. In the cover letter, candidates should indicate their areas of expertise in reference to the position description.

Required Qualifications

Outreach Specialist positions are dependent on grant funds. Positions based out of RIT's Downtown Center (40 Franklin St.) with services generally provided onsite at partner schools during the academic year and RIT's Henrietta campus on weekends and over the summer. Outreach Specialists must be able to participate in activities that may involve sitting or standing for long periods, long periods of walking, and lifting supplies up to 25 lbs. They must have regular access to transportation to enable travel between sites and be able to qualify (LENS) to drive RIT vans. Bachelor's degree required. Experience working with youth in an educational setting required. Successful candidates will be able to work independently on-site in schools while maintaining connection and alignment with central program administration. In-person positions with possibility for hybrid work when schools are not in session.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of experience outreach and education (elementary through high school).
• 1-3 years of experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• 1-3 years of experience in STEM academics, research, and career pathways.

Skills:

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Experience in advising or mentoring students

• Familiarity with educational and career paths

• Knowledge of college readiness curriculums, including soft skill and middle skill development.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; must be adept at communicating with audiences of all backgrounds and education levels

• Outstanding attention to detail

• Ability to work in spreadsheets, familiarity with the Microsoft office suite

• Values and supports individual differences. Able to work with diverse populations.

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

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

• Ability to work independently, managing and prioritizing multiple demands. Knows when to elevate issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant programs

• Bilingual (Spanish)

Job Summary

Please note: the individual hired for this position will chaperone participants in all program activities, including field trips offered during school breaks, Saturday programs(Work during STEAM Saturdays during the academic year required), and over the summer. May include overnights. This position is dependent on grant funds. May cover costs of relocation for the position.

RIT's Office of Pre-College Programs seeks experienced and highly-motivated youth development and education program professionals for part- and full-time STEM Outreach Specialist positions with RIT's K-12 University Center. Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Pre-College Programs and individual program directors, Outreach Specialists work together to implement a portfolio of pre-college initiatives that include: the RIT Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), the RIT Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), the RIT-Rochester Prep Charter High School Partnership, the Camp Tiger summer day camp, STEAM Saturday programs, and campus experiences for youth.