Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator - SUNY Maritime College

SUNY Maritime College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Maritime College seeks a Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator to enhance participation in maritime programs, particularly for underserved communities. The role involves managing outreach initiatives, supervising waterfront operations, and collaborating with faculty to develop educational programs aimed at increasing youth engagement in the maritime industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years experience in program development and management.
• Competent in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience in STEM education or youth development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage community programs with a focus on STEM.
• Coordinate outreach initiatives, emphasizing underrepresented youth.
• Supervise waterfront operations and student activities.

Skills

Organized

Outgoing

Enthusiastic

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, youth development or STEM related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator - SUNY Maritime College

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Job Description:

The Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator will increase participation in SUNY Maritime College's degree, professional, and community programs, especially, but not exclusively, for underrepresented groups including minorities and females. Better engaging youth and exposing them to oppo1tunities available in the maritime industries can launch them into successful maritime careers that will change the course of their lives.

SUNY Maritime College

Location: Bronx, NY Category: Administrative & Professional Posted On: Mon May 19 2025 Job Description:

The Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator will increase participation in SUNY Maritime College's degree, professional, and community programs, especially, but not exclusively, for underrepresented groups including minorities and females. Better engaging youth and exposing them to oppo1tunities available in the maritime industries can launch them into successful maritime careers that will change the course of their lives.

This position reports to the Waterfront Director and works with Department chairs, faculty. students and program directors in Admissions, Community Programs, Aquatics, Athletics, and Housing to enhance and promote existing public programs (Le. Maritime Adventure Splash and Boat Camp, STEM Days. Powerboat classes, high school sailing) and develop new initiatives (i.e. STEM After School Program, school field trips).

Responsibilities

Waterfront/STEM Program Management (50%)

• Manage SUNY Maritime's Community Programs from annually scheduling and promoting courses such as our Maritime Adventure Boat and Splash Camp, Limited Masters and Safe Powerboat Handling/New York State Boating Safety classes, afterschool sailing, US Sailing/US Powerboat instructor courses, and STEM programs.
• Support Student Activities including:
• Intercollegiate Sports: Support the sailing and rowing teams and serve as the Waterfront liaison to the Athletic Department
• Intramural/Recreational Activities: Proactively develop and improve upon the delivery of a strong program of student Waterfront activities (i.e. SUP/kayaks usage, fiberglass or small engine repair class, special events)
• Academic: Facilitate and provide support to faculty utilizing the Waterfront
• Oversee the daily operations of the Waterfront, which includes but is not limited to athletics (sailing and crew team), academic departments, waterfront student activities, hosting collegiate and high school regattas, and Waterfront community programs such as summer camp, sailing and powerboat courses, clinics, and recreational programs
• Coordinate and market SUNY Maritime public programs especially STEM initiatives to the general public, local schools, and other organizations, with an emphasis on underserved populations, in New York City
• Manage and train personnel for the Waterfront including instructors, student assistants, summer staff and volunteers
• Facilitate an active traditional and social media presence with College's Communications office
• Manage and train personnel for the Waterfront including instructors, student assistants, summer staff and volunteers.
• Facilitate an active traditional and social media presence with College's Communications office
• Oversee public programs which include, but are not limited to, STEM programs, waterfront undergraduate courses and student activities, on-water athletics (sailing and crew team). and Waterfront community programs such as summer camp, sailing and powerboat courses, clinics, and recreational programs
  
  

Strategic Outreach to dramatically increase program size and scope (30%)

• Develop new initiatives (Le. STEM After School Program, school field trips) with faculty, staff: and students into a cohesive set of maritime education and training paths for the public, emphasizing disadvantaged youth
• Ensure programs meet the needs of students and organizations that support them by strengthening working relationships with feeder schools and other organizations
• Develop more and stronger partnerships with organizations, schools, and employers who share a commitment to building educational/employment pathways to maritime careers for youth with an emphasis on disadvantaged youth
  
  

Support (20%)

• Supervise safety and operational policies for the Waterfront
• Assist with execution of programs and special events -as needed
• Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained and operated to support current and long-range goals for campus and public programs
• Assist the Waterfront Director and SUNY Maritime College Institutional Advancement staff in obtaining financial support (i.e. grants, donations, sponsorships, program fees) from industry, foundation, government, and individuals to sustain and significantly grow Maritime s STEM/public programming
• Support the success of colleagues and other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education. youth development or STEM related field
• 1 - 3 years experience developing, promoting, managing and evaluating academically enriching programs, community programs and/or student activities
• Enthusiastic, outgoing. organized, willing to continually learn and improve
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or managerial experience at a school, camp, community recreation center, collegiate level Waterfront, or similar program
• 3-5 years of experience teaching middle school. high school or vocational training, working in STEM education, career preparation or youth development
• Ability to fundraise (i.e. grant writing)
• Competitive sailing experience at collegiate level or higher, coaching and instructing experience US Sailing Level l, 2 or 3 sailing instructor/coach, Certified Basic Keelboat. Cruising or
• Bareboat Certified Instructor
• US Sailing/US Powerboat Certified Sport or Cruising Powerboat Instructor
  
  

Additional Information

Classification: The Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator is a UUP position. The anticipated salary will be $70,000 to $85,000 with an outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see the Full-Time UUP Benefits Summary). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external searches to occur simultaneously.

Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Budget Title: Staff Associate

Local Title: Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator

Line Number: 00116

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling [phone]. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

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