Recruitment and Development Coordinator - Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program

Binghamton University, State University of New York; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton seeks a Project Coordinator for the Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP). The role focuses on developing and implementing programming to support academic success and graduate entry for underrepresented students in STEM and health fields.

You will work with the Project Director to administer the program, mentor students, and coordinate outreach, while ensuring compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience working with first-generation and income-eligible college students.
• Strong organizational, oral, written, and computer skills.
• Self-motivated and able to exercise independent judgment.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the recruitment efforts to serve eligible participants annually.
• Co-planning and coordinating CSTEP workshops, seminars, and/or classes.
• Assisting participants in securing mentors for research projects and summer internships.
• Providing consistent, regularly scheduled appointments with scholars.
• Coaching participants as they seek ways to overcome challenges.
• Facilitating opportunities for participants to engage in scholarly activities, including conference attendance and graduate school visits, as well as to network with others in academia.
• Co-planning trips and traveling with participants.
• Assisting the Project Director in overseeing compliance with federal regulations.
• Tracking performance measures, updating the program database, and assisting in preparing annual performance reports, including gathering data on CSTEP Alumni.

Skills

Mentoring

Student advising

Outreach coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive

Working at Binghamton University is about more than having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.

The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!

Job Description:

The Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) at Binghamton University is funded by the New York State Education Department to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups who pursue professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields. The CSTEP grant focuses on preparing students for postsecondary educational opportunities and careers in licensed professions. Eligible participants are New York state residents who are income-eligible.

The Project Coordinator will work with the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Project Director to develop and implement programming that supports the academic success of CSTEP students to prepare each participant for successful entry into and completion of graduate study. The Project Coordinator serves as a program administrator, outreach coordinator, student advisor, and instructor who reports to the Project Director. The approximate allocation of time is 10% Administration, 40% Mentoring/ Advising, 25% Instruction, and 25% Outreach. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Overseeing the recruitment efforts to serve eligible participants annually.


• Co-planning and coordinating CSTEP workshops, seminars, and/or classes.


• Assisting participants in securing mentors for research projects and summer internships.


• Providing consistent, regularly scheduled appointments with scholars.


• Coaching participants as they seek ways to overcome challenges.


• Facilitating opportunities for participants to engage in scholarly activities, including conference attendance and graduate school visits, as well as to network with others in academia.


• Co-planning trips and traveling with participants.


• Assisting the Project Director in overseeing compliance with federal regulations.


• Tracking performance measures, updating the program database, and assisting in preparing annual performance reports, including gathering data on CSTEP Alumni.


• Maintain the website, social media, and alumni tracking system.


• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must always exercise due caution and practice safe work habits.


• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and experience working with first-generation and income-eligible college students.


• Strong organizational, oral, written, and computer skills.


• Self-motivated and able to exercise independent judgment.


• Access to reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Master's degree preferred in any related field.


• Experience with college counseling/advisement and teaching students from groups underrepresented in postsecondary education.

Additional Information:

Salary: $60,000 annually, full-time position.

Employee Benefits:

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.

Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.