Job Summary:
The
Pre-College Advisor will serve as an academic advisor
for college readiness and as a central resource for all RPI STEP
students in grades 7-12. The Advisor will advise and counsel RPI
STEP students on academic course requirements and selection to
graduate high school and pursue college and career in STEM fields,
including advising them on the college application process and
choosing the right fit college The Advisor will report to the STEP
Director and work with the STEP staff and guidance counselors at
partner schools to monitor RPI STEP students’ academic performance
in the STEM fields.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is
the first technological research university in the United States.
We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address
society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional
problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry,
disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan,
RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era
of RPI.
Explore the RPI Forward plan. ︎
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home
to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an
observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM
Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in
the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, RPI offers
its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition
remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
- 2 or more years experience in academic advising, student
services, student affairs, career development or related field
Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience
requirements.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence
and build working relationships with a culturally diverse
population at all levels across the Institute
- Ability to create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of
students from all backgrounds
- Ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle
frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis
on accuracy and attention to detail in a complex organizational
environment
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
environment
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established
goals and objectives
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems
- Ability to initiate projects and function as a
self-starter
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and apply
FERPA regulations
Representative Job Duties:
- Catalog and maintain application requirements and admissions
trends for STEM colleges/degrees and requirements for various STEM
careers. Work with students and their parents to create
individualized academic plans and benchmarks, and review and revise
annually throughout middle and high school. Develop, implement, and
maintain advising templates to aid students in choosing a career
and the college application process.
- Oversee tutoring/mentoring programs encompassing best practices
to assist students with their academics in line with Next Gen
Science and Math Standards. Design and execute annual training for
tutors/mentors in compliance with Institute requirements and
consistent with the guidelines set forth by NYSED and governing
regulatory bodies for working with minor children. Provide
oversight and guidance to tutors/mentors working on campus,
virtually and in partner school locations.
- Assist in participant recruitment and retention for RPI STEP
and serve as a primary point of contact for students and their
parents to ensure STEP-related academic support questions are
answered and concerns are resolved.
- Administer the RPI STEP Path-to-Success and College Boot Camp
programs for Junior and Senior students and families, in
collaboration with Institute departments. Assist in the
coordination and supervision of college visit programs. Identify
key Institute events, lectures, open houses, etc., appropriate for
STEP participants and families to attend, and coordinate
participation when possible.
- Collaborate with STEP coordinators in partner schools to ensure
that participants are taking advantage of available programs and
resources, including social and emotional support programs.
Coordinate with the RPI STEP staff to guide students’ personal and
academic success, including in RPI STEP project-based learning
courses that promote inquiry-based learning.
- Work with the Director ensure that all data and reporting of
academic performance is collected, monitored and reported
accurately to NYSED. Biannually certify that the students are
eligible to continue in the program.
Shift:
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally
required
Travel:
Occasional overnight travel may be required (10% or less)
Driving:
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate:
Expected hiring range: $62,354
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary
will be determined based on factors that include the available
budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications,
experience, education and other job-related credentials. This
hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the
expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions:
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile.
Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please
contact
careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information:
RPI's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay
growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a
comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan.
Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive
health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and
protection during your employment. For more information, please
visit
Benefits | Human
Resources (rpi.edu) .
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the
cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above
all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of
perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus
communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by
law.
