Student Success & Research Programs Specialist II

Rochester Institute of Technology; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a Programming Specialist II to support CSTEP and McNair scholars, guiding academic and career preparation across both programs. The role balances student engagement with program coordination and grant compliance within a grant-funded framework.

Key duties include managing a 10-week Summer Research Program, coordinating enrichment activities, and supporting the annual undergraduate research symposium, with hybrid work arrangements and a salary range

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains day-to-day operations for assigned program area, including student engagement activities and event management.
• Serves as a mentor and advocate to participants with individualized advising and counseling services.
• Performs outreach and meets regularly with participants to discuss needs and progress.
• Develops an action plan for each fiscal year and monitors budget expenditures for program grants.
• Fosters relationships with stakeholders and supports program development and resources for student retention and achievement gaps.
• Represents the program at recruitment events and oversees marketing of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Event planning

Student advising

Budget management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a Programming Specialist II to support CSTEP and McNair scholars, guiding academic and career preparation across both programs. The role balances student engagement with program coordination and grant compliance within a grant-funded framework.

Key duties include managing a 10-week Summer Research Program, coordinating enrichment activities, and supporting the annual undergraduate research symposium, with hybrid work arrangements and a salary range