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Location: Rochester, NY Category: Grant Positions Posted On: Tue Sep 5 2023 Job Description:

Function of Position:

The MCC STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) serves students at local middle schools and high schools. The Program Advisor, in collaboration with school, faculty, and staff, is responsible for providing, organizing, and implementing services and activities related to STEP at participating schools. The Advisor reports directly to the Project Director for CSTEP/STEP at MCC. Essential duties include recruitment, outreach, networking, planning and implementation, data collection and tracking, advisement, and essential communication duties.

**This is a grant-funded position, contingent upon availability of grant funding and performance reviews. This position is eligible for paid time off and benefits.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruitment of student participants

• Provision of direct services at the College and at the Middle and High Schools

• Outreach and recruitment of students to participate in opportunities and activities

• Collaboration with faculty and staff at schools and the College to design and implement enrichment activities

• Travel with, transport, and chaperone STEP students on field trips, conferences, and college tours

• Organize the Saturday College and Summer Bridge Programs

• Organize workshops for parents and students

• Assist students with applications for jobs, internships, and other opportunities

• Assist students and families with applying to and preparing for higher education

• Provide academic support to students

• Oversee tutoring and enrichment services

• Facilitate academic and personal development sessions

• Serve as liaison between Middle and High Schools and the C/STEP Director

• Secondary Functions:

• Data collection and tracking for reporting and monitoring purposes

• Assist and support parent groups at the Middle and High Schools

• Represent MCC and MCC STEP in a positive manner at the Middle/High Schools

• Attend local, regional and state STEP conferences and meetings

• Foster current and new networking opportunities that can benefit students in STEP

• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the CSTEP/STEP Project Director

  MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.

• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.

• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.

• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

  Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Associate's degree or higher in Education, or a STEM discipline from a regionally accredited higher education institution

• Minimum of three years working with middle and/or high school students in educational environments

• Success with and commitment to supporting an inclusive environment. Evidence of respect for and experience working with students with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs

• Proven successful advisement and mentoring experience

• Experience with developing and implementing curriculum and/or academic activities.

• Experience facilitation personal or academic sessions to pre-college students

• Proven ability to work effectively independently and with a team to reach desired outcomes

• Experience and knowledge with community outreach and partnerships

• Ability to work on Saturdays, some evenings and weekends

• Ability to travel to middle and high schools on a regular basis

• Ability to chaperone and/or transport STEP students traveling to regional state and national field trips, including conferences and college tours

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of valid NYS driver's license and pass the NYS fingerprinting clearance process.

• Commitment to STEP philosophy and to student empowerment and academic achievement; STEP staff and participants go beyond the ordinary to get extraordinary results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years' experience working with middle and/or high school students in educational environments

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

  Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $42,000 to $44,000 and is based on these mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

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