Assistant Program Director - Rochester Institute of Technology : Job Details

Position Title

Assistant Program Director

Requisition Number

9401BR

College/Division

Diversity and Inclusion

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-###-#### or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

BA

How To Apply

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Required Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirement:

* Bachelor's Degree required plus at least three years' experience in college counseling and at least two years' experience overseeing and/or coordinating student success program initiatives, especially for underrepresented students.

* Familiarity with college student development theories and academic success strategies

Skills:

* Experience with learning management systems such as myCourses, student information systems such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office Suite, and assessment software programs such as Taskstream and Qualtrics.

* The candidate must take initiative, have excellent communication skills, work effectively on teams, exhibit tact, calm and diplomacy in an inclusive environment, be open-minded, positive, and willing to adjust in the face of change.

* Organization, professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to document and follow-up promptly in a fast-paced environment is a requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred degree in education, college counseling, or higher education administration. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Department/College Description

Organizationally positioned in RIT's Division of Diversity and Inclusion, The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is a long-standing NYSED grant program committed to the recruitment and academic success of historically disadvantaged students with strong academic potential and personal initiative who would otherwise be excluded from higher education at a private New York State college or university. The program provides financial, academic and personal support to maximize student success.

Job Summary

Reporting to the HEOP Program Director, the Assistant Director will provide student development-based comprehensive academic, financial, and personal counseling to an assigned caseload to maximize student persistence and graduation, including providing referrals to campus resources and advocating for students' needs with various RIT offices. T

The Assistant Director will Provide HEOP programming oversight for the HEOP Student Success Peer Mentor Program, the HEOP Textbook Loan Program, and HEOP Probation, including scheduling, communications, implementation, and assessment. Provide HEOP department leadership while collaborating with MCAS professional staff to plan and execute the Division of Diversity and Inclusion Summer Experience and provide department support for HEOP admissions and academic year programming.