Student Engagement Programming Specialist - Army STEM

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a Student Engagement Programming Specialist to manage Army STEM Internships and Fellowships, engaging with participants and mentors, and coordinating activities within the Army STEM LMS.

The role supports recruitment events, abstracts, speaker series, and curriculum implementation, working remotely with occasional travel, and reporting to the program director. A strong STEM background and mentoring experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with program management and event planning.
• Experience advising and coaching students.
• Ability to manage budgets and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintains day-to-day operations for the program area, including student engagement activities and event management.
• Provides individualized advising and counseling services to participants.
• Conducts outreach and regular meetings with participants to track progress and address challenges.
• Allocates funds for program activities and monitors budget expenditures.
• Oversees marketing of the program via electronic and print channels in collaboration with communications staff.

Skills

Program management

Event planning

Student advising

Budget management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

LMS

Job description

The Student Engagement Programming Specialist will play a critical role in the comprehensive administration and implementation 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. All essential duties and responsibilities of the Student Engagement Programming Specialist will support the implementation of all programming for Army STEM Internships and Fellowships with supervision and guidance from the program’s Director. The Student Engagement Programming Specialist will engage regularly with participants and mentors, providing career-development enrichment and skill-building resources including administration of courses in the Army STEM Learning Management System (LMS). The ideal candidate will have significant STEM experience and comfort in engaging participants at all education levels. The Student Engagement Programming Specialist will become knowledgeable of all opportunities within the Army STEM portfolio. They will support recruitment events as well as special projects such as the annual abstract book, speaker series, the STEM Foundations program, implementation of new curriculums in the LMS, etc. Ultimately, the Student Engagement Programming Specialist will provide outreach, support, and engagement with Army STEM interns and fellows throughout and beyond their research experiences, maintaining connection as participants pursue STEM education and career pathways. This is a Department of War (DoW) grant-funded position. Some travel required. Open to a remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangement. Significant customer service experience and teaching experience preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains day-to-day operations for assigned program area, to include student engagement activities and event management.
• Ensures operations and activities adhere to grant guidelines.
• Serves as a mentor and advocate to participants and provides individualized advising and counseling services.
• Encourages participation in tutoring, program workshops, and other resources to facilitate student success and retention in the program.
• Performs outreach and meets regularly with participants to discuss needs, monitor progress, and assist with the resolution of academic and/or personal challenges.
• Develops an action plan for each fiscal year.
• Allocates funds for program activities and monitors budget expenditures for program grants to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Manages the timely submission of financial reporting.
• Fosters and develops relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively to develop and implement programs and resources focused on student retention and the elimination of achievement gaps.
• Represents the program on and off campus at professional activities and recruitment events.
• Oversees the internal and external marketing of the program through electronic and print communication, partnering with university communications staff to promote the visibility of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of program management and event planning.
• Knowledge of student advising and coaching.
• Skill in managing and implementing student success programming.
• Skill in allocating and managing budgets.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and engage with a wide range of personalities.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

FLSA Category Exempt

Work Location Remote Compensation $49,500-$70,000 annually

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details In compliance with NY'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 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 [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.