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Monroe Community College Program Advisor, Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) (Temporary/Grant sponsored) - Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York
Location: Rochester, NY Category: Grant Positions Posted On: Tue Jan 12 2021 Job Description:
Monroe Community College, a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College, offers over 100 programs across two main campuses and several extension sites. The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is located within the School of STEM and Health. CSTEP recruits and retains students who are underrepresented and who are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, math, and the licensed or health professions. The CSTEP Program Advisor will be responsible for assisting students and organizing programmatic activities instrumental in achieving grant project outcomes. The Program Advisor works in collaboration with the CSTEP Coordinator and reports to the CSTEP Director.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide academic advisement and academic support to students
Serve as the secondary Advisor to CSTEP pathway students
Assist with recruitment and retention of students
Assist with planning, facilitating, and assessing activities or events
Track and evaluate all student contact and program activities
Student placement in, and support during research or internships
Assist with planning, recruiting, and facilitating Summer Bridge
Travel with or plan transportation for students to program-related events
Assist students with transfer to four-year college or the employment search process
Assist with college and community efforts to increase opportunities for students
Data collection and assistance with completing reports and assessments
Participation in regional and statewide professional organization activities/committees
Assist with oversight of the Natural Science Education Center (NSEC)
Assist with maintain the social media platforms and website
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the CSTEP Director
MCC Expectations:
Responsible for adhering to the College Code of Conduct
Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an equitable, inclusive and collaborative College environment
Responsible for maintaining technological competencies utilized by the College
Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
Commitment to professional growth
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Earned bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, or a STEM discipline from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
A minimum of three years' experience working in a higher education institution in retention and advisement services
Available to work on occasional weekends and evenings and to travel with and transport students to local, state, or national events.
Valid NYS driver's license that meets MCC requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated experience with developing and implementing strategies for student achievement
Preferred Qualifications:
Earned master's degree in Counseling, Education, or a STEM discipline from a regionally accredited higher education institution
Experience working with academic advisement applications; specifically, Blackboard, Starfish, Degree Works
Experience using websites and social media for networking with students or clients; particularly Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Experience working with and providing support to a diverse population of students
Additional Information:
Non-Discrimination - https://www.monroecc.edu/diversity/notice-of-non-discrimination/
Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report - https://www.monroecc.edu/fileadmin/SiteFiles/GeneralContent/depts/pstd/documents/Final_ASFSR.pdf