"Specialist II, Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)"

Company Description:

Monroe Community College is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is one of only nineteen community colleges across North America selected for board membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College. Founded in 1961, MCC prides itself on providing an affordable, quality education for more than 8,500 students in the Rochester area. MCC is a large institution offering over 100 programs across two main campuses, two specialized centers, and various community sites.

Monroe Community College expects and upholds equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, and community involvement. We believe diversity enriches our lives and leads to understanding and appreciating our differences and commonalities. To achieve academic and institutional excellence, we actively recruit, engage, and retain students, faculty, staff, and community partners who represent the diversity of our region, nation, and world. MCC embraces inclusion and diversity, offering activities and programs to enhance the personal and professional development of faculty, staff, and students. The College welcomes candidates committed to MCC's mission of access, academic excellence, and a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description:

Function of Position:

The MCC STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) serves students at local middle and high schools. The Program Specialist, in collaboration with school faculty and staff, is responsible for providing, organizing and implementing services and activities related to STEP at participating schools and at the College. The Specialist reports directly to the Project Director for STEP at MCC.

This is a temporary, grant funded position that may be renewed annually contingent upon availability of grant funding and performance reviews. This position is eligible for paid time off and benefits.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

• Recruitment, selection, and onboarding of program participants
• Manage a caseload of approximately 100-110 students at assigned partner school(s)
• Provide individual and group advisement, including the development of personal and academic goal plans
• Monitor and track each student's academic progress, offering additional support as needed
• Design and implement college and career readiness programming, including academic and personal development workshops, cultural and educational field trips, shadow opportunities, and internships
• Collaboration with faculty and staff at partner schools and the College to design and implement enrichment activities in STEM, health-related fields, and licensed professions
• Travel with, transport, and chaperone STEP students on field trips, conferences and college tours
• Plan, coordinate, and attend Saturday College and Summer Bridge Program (July-August)
• Organize information sessions and workshops for parents/guardians
• Assist students with applications to jobs, internships, and other opportunities
• Assist students and families with applying to and preparing for higher education
• Implement and oversee tutoring program at partner school(s)
• Supervise program support staff and interns at partner school(s) and during programming at the College
• Serve as the liaison between Middle/High Schools and the STEP Director

Secondary Functions:

• Data collection and tracking for reporting and monitoring purposes
• Assist and support parent groups at the Middle and High Schools
• Represent MCC and MCC STEP in a positive manner at the Middle/High Schools
• Attend local, regional and state STEP conferences and meetings
• Foster current and new networking opportunities that can benefit students in STEP
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the STEP Project Director

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Associate's degree or higher in Education, or a STEM discipline from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Minimum of three years working with middle and/or high school students in educational environments
• Success with and commitment to supporting an inclusive environment. Evidence of respect for and experience working with students with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Proven successful advisement and mentoring experience
• Experience with developing and implementing curriculum and/or academic activities
• Experience facilitation personal or academic sessions to pre-college students
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and with a team to reach desired outcomes
• Experience and knowledge with community outreach and partnerships
• Ability to work on Saturdays, some evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel to middle and high schools on a regular basis
• Ability to chaperone and/or transport STEP students traveling to regional state and national field trips, including conferences and college tours
• Have a valid NYS Driver's license
• Ability to pass the NYS Fingerprinting Clearance
• Commitment to STEP philosophy: Committed to student empowerment and academic achievement, STEP staff and participants go beyond the ordinary to get extraordinary results

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years' experience working with middle and/or high school students in educational environments
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has an expected pay of $52,000 per year is based on these mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.