Job Summary:

Assist the CSTEP team with student service delivery and programming for student participants. Serve as the CSTEP Project Coordinator to develop and implement activities, programs, and services for students eligible for the NYS Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP). Assist in implementing services and activities to improve student achievement, retention, and graduation. Assist in preparation of reports for New York State and the College.

Reports to : Director

Essential Duties:

1. Work in collaboration with the Assistant Director and appropriate related STEM related advisory boards, committees, faculty/departments in identifying priority CSTEP-eligible students to increase the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of Ithaca College students pursuing registered academic programs in severe regional or statewide STEM and licensed professions shortage areas.
2. Provide one-on-one academic counseling to CSTEP participants.  Review participants’ academic progress and assist the student in creating goals for enhancing success; consult with faculty, counseling center staff, and other College staff and administrators regarding strategies for students in need of personal, professional, and/or academic support. Identify opportunities and programs for participants to receive academic, career, financial, and personal counseling. Consult with and make referrals to Tutoring Services, Student Financial Services, faculty advisors, Career Services, Student Accessibility Services, and the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services; document records of service for program students, as applicable and appropriate.
3. Assist CSTEP participants to identify and apply for experiential learning opportunities, professional development opportunities (such as conference presentations), graduate or professional school. Assist students to secure funding support for these and other academic and professional experiences.
4. Develop and implement programming for CSTEP participants such as academic workshops, personal and professional seminars, cultural events, faculty/professional mentoring activities, CSTEP Days of Service, and travel to conferences for CSTEP participants; collaborate with the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Social Change (IDEAS), Career Services and the various schools regarding effective delivery of student development interventions.  Make all provisions for student travel.  Accompany students as warranted.
5. Collect, organize and analyze data on current CSTEP participants and program graduates.  Maintain accurate, auditable records and produce annual retention and other reports. A strong ability to meet all deadlines for the submission of all reports is required.  Consult and collaborate with Alumni Relations methods for tracking and communicating annually with program graduates.
6. Assist with planning and coordinating CSTEP summer activities for upperclassmen participating in internship or research experiences. Collaborate with the OAOA team and other offices in developing pre-first year summer programming.
7. Represent CSTEP and OAOA and student interests at on and off campus functions, which may include committee membership, program advocacy efforts, and/or collaborative events with regional CSTEP & STEP partners.
8. Identify and regularly participate in professional development activities and remain current on relevant literature related to student development and effective interventions for retention and graduation of historically underrepresented students in STEM and higher education.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a higher education/student services environment; considerable experience working with a diverse student population in a counseling or academic advising role; knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals and objectives of higher education opportunity programs; strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong ability to follow guidelines and meet strict deadlines; a valid New York state driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the College are required. Experience working with state and/or federal grant reporting or other STEM grants, ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekend hours, and a master’s degree strongly preferred.

Work Environment:

Most of the work of the incumbent is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. Some work may be conducted remotely. The incumbent must be willing and able to attend student meetings, workshops, conferences, and meetings on and off campus and during and after normal business hours both in person or via video conference.

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