Outreach Specialist, Science Technology & Entry Program

College/Division

Provost

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

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 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 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

BS

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
 

Wage Band

116H

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience outreach and education (elementary through high school)
• 1-3 years of experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds

Skills

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Experience in advising or mentoring students
• Familiarity with educational and career paths
• Knowledge of college readiness curriculums, including soft skill and middle skill development.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; must be adept at communicating with audiences of all backgrounds and education levels
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to work in spreadsheets, familiarity with the Microsoft office suite
• Values and supports individual differences.  
• Values transparency, accountability, and communication. Embraces a team attitude.
• Ability to listen, strategize, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently, managing and prioritizing multiple demands. Knows when to elevate issues

Please note: The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program. Candidates can review page 4 of RIT's Safe Driving Policy

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in STEM academics, research, and career pathways.
• Experience with grant programs
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Work Location

Off Campus Location

Job Summary

RIT’s Office of Pre-College Programs seeks an experienced and highly-motivated youth development and education program professional for a full-time Outreach Specialist position with RIT’s K-12 University Center. Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Pre-College Programs and individual program directors, Outreach Specialists work together to implement a portfolio of pre-college initiatives that include: the RIT Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), the RIT Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), the RIT-Rochester Prep Charter High School Partnership, the Camp Tiger summer day camp, STEAM Saturday programs, and campus experiences for youth. 

Positions based out of RIT’s Downtown Center (40 Franklin St.) with services generally provided onsite at partner schools during the academic year and RIT’s Henrietta campus on weekends and over the summer.