"Program Coordinator, Science And Technology Entry Program (STEP)"

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB) Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) seeks to hire a Program Coordinator to oversee student recruitment and programming. The Program Coordinator will establish, cultivate, and steward relationships with internal and external partners as appropriate to further the mission of UB STEP. This position reports to the STEP Director.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Recruit and retain student participants
• Develop and implement academic courses, research, and mentoring activities
• Create and organize student programs
• Provide academic and personal advisement to student participants
• Outreach to parents and community stakeholders to build collaborative partnerships
• Manage a caseload of students

The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is a grant funded program that prepares secondary school students (in grades 7 to 12), who are economically disadvantaged for entry into college and improves their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health-related fields and licensed professions.Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field
• One or more years of teaching or counseling experience
• Experience with lesson planning, classroom management and the use of data in practice.
• Experience working with economically disadvantaged students and /or afterschool programs.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate clearly, effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with curriculum design
• Experience advising and mentoring students

Salary Range

$51,000