Assistant Director of - A00659

The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director to provide the leadership, management, and supervision of all aspects of the STEP program. This will include writing proposals, preparing interim and annual reports, managing program budgets, coordinating summer/Saturday programs, providing academic support including facilitating the internship and research component of the program. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the STEP program.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Recruit, interview, and determine eligibility of students, monitor student progress.
• Coordinate a summer program and academic year classes/workshops for STEP students; implement evaluation projects to determine program effectiveness; interface with faculty; and disseminate information on the success of the program.
• Collect program data, maintain record component and performance and progress, oversee program tutors in a tutoring component, and assess students’ academic and personal needs.
• Organize and conduct academic and professional field trip activities and conferences. Must be available Saturdays and some evenings. Provide professional development and college preparation workshops for students and families.
• Submit periodic reports concerning program operation to the Director, keep a record of contacts with the students, and identify weaknesses and propose improvements in the program.

• Meet regularly with students in helping students make the transition to high school and college; consulting with other counselors in the partner school districts to make referrals; organizing and implementing academic counseling sessions based on common student interests and needs; and helping families understand their financial situation. Responsive to student and family needs is vital.
• Maintain the database of students for interim and final reports and include student internships and research topic descriptions, SAT/ACT and regents exam scores. Maintain budget records on stipends, purchasing, supplies and transportation. Accuracy and timeliness are important assets.
• Must have competent computer skills in Microsoft Office:
  Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, as well as Banner, ARGOS, and Extender.
• Must work very closely with the coordinators to implement program components. Assist with and perform all duties assigned by the Director.

• Must be responsive, must be accurate, must be courteous and must be efficient.

Master’s Degree preferred, in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, psychology, counseling or NY state licensed professions, mathematics and computer science. STEM research and personnel management experience is required. A minimum of two to three years of administrative or teaching experience required. Direct work experience with economically and disadvantaged students required.

• Master’s Degree preferred, in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, psychology, counseling or NY state licensed professions, mathematics and computer science.
• Bachelor's degree required.

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.