Student Engagement Coordinator - Army STEM

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a Student Engagement Coordinator to support Army STEM Internships and Fellowships, serving as a primary liaison between participants and the RIT Army STEM office. The role includes hotline management, supply coordination, and event facilitation such as speaker series and workshops.

Ideal candidates will have strong customer service, organization and communication skills, plus experience with LMS enrollments, progress tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination
• Experience with program/project management and stakeholder engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes program visibility by developing materials, presentations and outreach events.
• Assists in planning and implementing community service programming and student engagement opportunities.
• Coordinates campus publicity via social media, emails and flyers.
• Maintains a calendar of outreach events, meetings and presentations.
• Collaborates with university partners on fundraising, donor administration and grants.

Skills

Program management

Social media

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database skills

Job description

The Student Engagement Coordinator will support the comprehensive delivery of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. RIT is the lead organization in the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), a group of academic and non-profit organizations working together to administer a comprehensive portfolio of programming to attract, develop, and mentor the nation’s next-generation STEM workforce. Army STEM offers enrichment experiences, competitions, internships, fellowships, and professional development programs for students of all levels and their teachers. Army STEM Internships and Fellowships enable participants to do paid, hands‑on research on real‑world problems under the mentorship of Army scientists and engineers at Army‑sponsored university labs and U.S. Army Laboratories and Research Centers nation‑wide. Army STEM Internships are open to high school and undergraduate students, while graduate students and post‑doctoral scientists and engineers are eligible for Army STEM Fellowships.

The essential duties and responsibilities for the Student Engagement Coordinator are foundational to execution of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. The Student Engagement Coordinator provides one of the main interfaces between participants and the RIT office. They will manage the Internships and Fellowships question hotline, coordinate inventory and shipping of supplies to participants, and facilitate participation around events - including the speaker series, virtual workshops, recruitment efforts, etc.

The Student Engagement Coordinator will support the participant experience in the Army STEM LMS - including facilitating enrollments, tracking participant progress, and reviewing assignments. The Student Engagement Coordinator will oversee special projects as assigned. The Student Engagement Coordinator will work under the direction and supervision of the Director of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. The role requires a high level of customer service, organization, and time‑management. Excellent communication and database skills required. The Student Engagement Coordinator will engage Army STEM stakeholders at all levels - high school through post‑doc, parents, teachers, Army Scientists and Engineers, and Consortium Partners. This is a Department of War (DoW) grant‑funded position. Some travel required. Open to a hybrid or onsite work arrangement. Experience working on a team preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Promotes program visibility in target areas by developing and distributing informational materials, assisting with presentations, and attending outreach events
• Assists in planning and implementing community service programming, events, and student engagement opportunities
• Coordinates campus publicity through social media, emails, flyers, etc.
• Maintains a calendar of outreach events, meetings, and presentations
• Participates in department, division, and university committees, task forces, and projects as assigned, and fosters relationships with community partners
• Collaborates with university advancement on fundraising and donor administration initiatives, including but not limited to grants, crowdfunding, annual campaigns, and database management
• Completes accurate data collection, documentation and reporting in accordance with university, state and federal requirements.
• Assists in program assessment efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of program/project management
• Knowledge of social media and networking
• Skill in leadership and community building
• Skill in interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic communication
• Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate data and develop reports

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field 1 year of relevant experience Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 3 - Senior level role with considerable knowledge and skills. Performs complex tasks and project work. Work is typically not routine and requires troubleshooting and analysis. Mentors or guides less experienced staff.

FLSA Category Non-Exempt

Work Location Hybrid

Compensation $19.65-$28.00 per hour

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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 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 or 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 [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co‑op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting‑edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.