RF - CSTEP Counselor

Farmingdale State College; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation at Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY seeks a full-time Counselor for the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) to support economically disadvantaged students pursuing STEM careers through advising, career planning, and wraparound academic services.

You will coordinate workshops, assist with internships and research opportunities, track student engagement, and collaborate with campus offices to help students succeed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working within a college-related setting supporting economically disadvantaged students or other program with similar mission.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, financial aid guidance, and personal development services to an assigned caseload of students.
• Meet individually and in small groups with students to provide personal, academic, career guidance, and assist with implementation of intervention plans.
• Assist students in their preparation for internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans.
• Help students prepare applications for research opportunities, internships, graduate school, etc.
• Work collaboratively with campus departments such as Financial Aid, Registrar, and academic offices to provide wraparound student services.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Proficiency with social media

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: The Research Foundation Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Oct 19 2026

The Research Foundation at Farmingdale State College (FSC) seeks a full-time Counselor for the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP). CSTEP is designed to increase the number of economically disadvantaged students pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields. The program provides academic support services and enrichment opportunities to undergraduate students in these disciplines, helping them prepare for careers, advanced study, and research in STEM fields.

CSTEP brings together faculty and students from a broad spectrum of academic programs on campus to engage in projects of mutual interest while also promoting collaborative partnerships with science and technology programs at other institutions in the region.

Student Advising & Success

• Provide academic, career, financial aid guidance, and personal development services to an assigned caseload of students.
• Meet individually and in small groups with students to provide personal, academic, career guidance, and assist with implementation of intervention plans.
• Assist students in their preparation for internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans.
• Help students prepare applications for research opportunities, internships, graduate school, etc.
• Work collaboratively with campus departments such as Financial Aid, Registrar, and academic offices to provide wraparound student services.

Student Engagement & Programming

• Help facilitate group services such as workshops, special events, and Summer Bridge programming for incoming first-year students.
• Support the CSTEP mentor and tutoring programs as well as the CSTEP Advisory Board.
• Coordinate and chaperone occasional field trips to STEM industry locations, overnight graduate school visits, annual CSTEP conference, etc.

Recruitment & Outreach

• Assist with recruitment of student applicants and determine program eligibility.
• Assist in managing the program's social media presence and website.

Program Administration & Compliance

• Helping to ensure that all program contract requirements are satisfied, student enrollment is maintained, and student service provision is effective and within grant accordance.
• Maintain data records such as student rosters, track program engagement, etc.

This position may require occasional evenings and overnight travel for program events as needed.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working within a college-related setting supporting economically disadvantaged students or other program with similar mission.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in School Counseling, Higher Education, Psychology or related area.
• Relevant experience providing support student development and success services for economically disadvantaged college populations.
• Strong data management (i.e. student rosters, program engagement levels, etc.) skills.
• Experience in working with students in STEM.
• Creative, organized, and motivated individual passionate about student development.
• Adaptable and able to work with various constituents including college faculty, community stakeholders, etc.

Additional Information

• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled
• SALARY: $57,000 Total Annual Compensation
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 4, 2027

SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work

As an Equal Opportunity / Affidonate 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 Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.