"Internship and Community Outreach Associate"

SUNY College of Optometry is looking for an Internship and Community Outreach Associate. The Internship and Community Outreach Associate will engage with prospective students through recruitment and bridging programs while also supporting current optometry students through clinical training initiatives. This position is based in the Student Affairs Department

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the CSTEP Project Director, the associate will play a key role in expanding and managing the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP ). This state-sponsored program aims to provide underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students with opportunities to explore and gain hands-on experience in the field.

Position Objective:

Increase awareness of the optometry profession and promote internship opportunities among diverse communities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Outreach Activities:

• Plan and execute initiatives to raise awareness of the optometry profession, including travel to high schools, undergraduate institutions, and regional/state meetings.

• Represent the College at recruitment and outreach events.

Campus Visits:

• Schedule and manage logistics for campus visits related to CSTEP and pathway programs, including tours, informational sessions, and meetings for prospective students.

• Collaborate with various offices to streamline visit requests and ensure smooth experiences for visiting groups.

Community Partnerships:

• Build and maintain relationships with local high schools, colleges, and community partners to promote internship opportunities.

• Develop new partnerships and explore innovative methods to enhance the student internship experience.

Program Management:

• Track and analyze data on internship participation, student outcomes, and program effectiveness.

• Partner with other departments to organize vision screenings, promoting both the College's mission and public understanding of optometry.

Logistics and Budget:

• Coordinate travel logistics for outreach activities and external recruitment events.

• Manage the budget as outlined by the CSTEP Program Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, communication, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with clients, including customers, students, or similar groups.

• Ability to travel

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Must be organized, an excellent presenter, communicator, and collaborator, and able to work with overlapping project deadlines

• Dependable and reliable.

• Ability to multitask effectively.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for project management and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing master's degree

• Minimum 1 year Experience in an academic setting

• Experience working in a pipeline program.

• Experience in a clinical academic facility.

• Familiarity with outreach and community engagement strategies.

• Experience with event planning and coordination.

Compensation:

Salary range is 50k to 56K and there is also a generous benefit package. 15 days of annual leave to start and 13 paid holidays per year. We are a qualifying employer in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF ) Program. View our https://sunyopt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/UUP-Faculty-and-professional-staff-Full-time.pdf.

The State University of New York, College of Optometry, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College. 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 (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

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