Student Engagement Coordinator - Army STEM

The Student Engagement Coordinator will support the comprehensive delivery of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. RIT is the lead organization in the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), a group of academic and non-profit organizations working together to administer a comprehensive portfolio of programming to attract, develop, and mentor the nation’s next-generation STEM workforce. Army STEM offers enrichment experiences, competitions, internships, fellowships, and professional development programs for students of all levels and their teachers.

Army STEM Internships and Fellowships enable participants to do paid, hands-on research on real-world problems under the mentorship of Army scientists and engineers at Army-sponsored university labs and U.S. Army Laboratories and Research Centers nation-wide. Army STEM Internships are open to high school and undergraduate students, while graduate students and post-doctoral scientists and engineers are eligible for Army STEM Fellowships.

The essential duties and responsibilities for the Student Engagement Coordinator are foundational to execution of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. The Student Engagement Coordinator provides one of the main interfaces between participants and the RIT office. They will manage the Internships and Fellowships question hotline, coordinate inventory and shipping of supplies to participants, and facilitate participation around events - including the speaker series, virtual workshops, recruitment efforts, etc.

The Student Engagement Coordinator will support the participant experience in the Army STEM LMS - including facilitating enrollments, tracking participant progress, and reviewing assignments. The Student Engagement Coordinator will oversee special projects as assigned.

The Student Engagement Coordinator will work under the direction and supervision of the Director of Army STEM Internships and Fellowships. The role requires a high level of customer service, organization, and time-management. Excellent communication and database skills required. The Student Engagement Coordinator will engage Army STEM stakeholders at all levels - high school through post-doc, parents, teachers, Army Scientists and Engineers, and Consortium Partners.

This is a Department of War (DoW) grant-funded position. Some travel required. Open to a hybrid or onsite work arrangement. Experience working on a team preferre d.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Promotes program visibility in target areas by developing and distributing informational materials, assisting with presentations, and attending outreach events

Assists in planning and implementing community service programming, events, and student engagement opportunities

Coordinates campus publicity through social media, emails, flyers, etc. Maintains a calendar of outreach events, meetings, and presentations

Participates in department, division, and university committees, task forces, and projects as assigned, and fosters relationships with community partners

Collaborates with university advancement on fundraising and donor administration initiatives, including but not limited to grants, crowdfunding, annual campaigns, and database management

Completes accurate data collection, documentation and reporting in accordance with university, state and federal requirements. Assists in program assessment efforts

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of program/project management

Knowledge of social media and networking

Skill in leadership and community building

Skill in interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic communication

Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to maintain complete and accurate data and develop reports

Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in related field1 year of relevant experience

Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 3 - Senior level role with considerable knowledge and skills. Performs complex tasks and project work. Work is typically not routine and requires troubleshooting and analysis. Mentors or guides less experienced staff.

FLSA Category Non-Exempt Work Location Hybrid Compensation  $19.65-$28.00 per hour Application Materials When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is…