STEP Instructor College Readiness

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York is seeking a motivated STEP College Readiness Instructor to support high school students in preparing for college admission, academic success, and long-term career pathways in STEM and related fields.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with high school students, strong communication and mentoring skills, and the ability to design engaging lessons focused on college preparation, academic skill development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured college-readiness programming for high school students.
• Guide students through college exploration and application processes.
• Foster skills in academic planning, time management, financial literacy, and career awareness.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location: BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN C. C. Bargaining Unit: Yes

We are seeking a motivated and student-centered STEP College Readiness Instructor to support high school students in preparing for college admission, academic success, and long-term career pathways in STEM and related fields.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with high school students, strong communication and mentoring skills, and the ability to design engaging lessons focused on college preparation, academic skill development, and personal growth.

The instructor will be responsible for delivering structured college-readiness programming, guiding students through the college exploration and application process, and fostering skills in academic planning, time management, financial literacy, and career awareness.

To ensure success in this role, candidates should demonstrate empathy, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners as they transition to higher education.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Pay Range: $55.00/hour RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals (link to https://www.rfcuny.org/RFWebsite)

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.