Project Coordinator - Upward Bound Math ScienceCategory:ProfessionalSubscribe:Locations:Vestal, NYPosted:Apr 12, 2024Closes:May 10, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDTType:Full-timePosition ID:174609ShareAbout The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/rf-strategic-plan/) focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.The RF offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!Job Description:The Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) program at Binghamton University is one of eight TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen participating students' math and science skills. The program's goal is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue degrees in math and science and, ultimately, careers in the math and science profession.The Project Coordinator must demonstrate effective program development and management skills, including the ability to be flexible, manage multiple projects, and prioritize competing and shifting demands/needs of stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment. We expect the candidate to possess well-developed collaborative skills, as evidenced by the ability to work as part of a team with a strong initiative to drive forward data-informed project goals. The Project Coordinator should demonstrate organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate persuasive arguments in writing and orally to motivate and influence people and to exercise sound professional judgment in all interactions. We expect the candidate to embrace a commitment to expanding opportunities, particularly college access and persistence, for low-income and first-generation college-bound students and students of color.Responsibilities:
Recruits and selects program participants
Plans all program functions design to prepare participants for professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields
Conducts academic and career advising sessions with individual participants and identifies appropriate support services
Assists participants with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in college
Collects and evaluates data on program participants and program performance, including maintaining information on participant needs and progress
Compiles data for midterm and final performance reports
Accompany participants to two to four conferences per year
Leads organizational meetings
Coordinates workshops on various topics as needed
Serves as editor for the program newsletter, web page, and other social media
Jointly supervises an Academic Counselor and Student Assistants
Expect to work some weekends and overnights to participate in field trips, college tours, conferences, and Saturday workshops
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:Requirements:
Master's degree required
Experience advising or teaching students
Strong organizational, oral, written, and computer skills
Self-motivated and able to exercise independent judgment
Reliable transportation required
Preferred:
Administrative experience (especially in externally funded grant program administration and reporting).
Teaching experience at the high school level
Experience advising or teaching students from low-income and historically underrepresented minority backgrounds.
Additional Information:Salary: $55,000 annually. Full-time, 12-month position.Employee Benefits:The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensivebenefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our10 Perks of Working at the RF (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/careers/) provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment OpportunityAs an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Application Instructions:Interested candidates should submit the following:
Resume or CV
Cover letter/Letter of Interest
Names and contact information of three references.
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