"STEP Project Staff Assistant"

STEP Project Staff Assistant

Company: SUNY Old Westbury

Job Location: Old Westbury

Category: Conference and Events Administration

Type: Full-Time

The STEP Project Staff Assistant provides administrative, event planning and organizational support to the STEP Co-Directors. The ideal candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks and be exceedingly well organized and detail oriented. It is important for this candidate to have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with faculty, staff and students with a high level of professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to Co-Directors in day-to-day management of STEP activities.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date calendars and track correspondence, including email.
• Assist with recruitment of students to STEP, including students' application review and site visits to participating schools.
• Maintain an electronic database/student roster and compile the data necessary for reports.
• Track the STEP students' participation and progress, and compile the data necessary for reports.
• Track professional outcomes of STEP students, including alumni, and maintain the database.
• Assist with execution and assessment of STEP activities and workshops to assist students in achieving academic and professional success including but not limited to creating applications and promotional materials.
• Create and maintain a database of internship and research opportunities for students.
• Assist with supervision of research aides, tutors, and peer mentors.
• Provide assistance with the organization of conferences and professional trips.
• Provide general program management and administrative support as assigned to ensure program success.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field with 2 years of related experience
• Experience and demonstrated success in working effectively with students from historically underrepresented or economically disadvantaged groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Superior coordinating and interpersonal skills are required for liaison functions with various administrative units and external agencies.
• Strong computer skills in all components of Microsoft Office Suite
• A strong commitment to the goals of the STEP program

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 plus excellent benefits compensation package to include health, dental, vision, 403B, employer contribution for retirement; paid time off for sick, vacation, holidays and more.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, 10 Saturdays in the Fall and 10 Saturdays in the Spring Semester are required. Total 37.5 hours week. Occasional travel to overnight conferences, site visits to participating school districts, day trips may be required.

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions: Please submit the following online: 1. cover letter, 2. resume, and 3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references. Only applications submitted online will be considered. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: October 27, 2025 VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply. Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury/RF polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening. Apply Now