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Syracuse University Program Coordinator in Syracuse, New York
Position will support the ESTEEMED LEADERS program, an NIH-sponsored project in Biomedical and Chemical Engineering focused on recruiting and retaining historically underrepresented undergraduate students in Biomedical Engineering by performing general administrative duties to recruit new students, such as preparing and disseminating marketing materials, scheduling information sessions for prospective high school students, and planning recruitment events. They will manage operations for the summer bridge program for ESTEEMED LEADERS, including securing student housing, communicating with students prior to their arrival, scheduling events, and facilitating a smooth transition to campus. During the academic year, they will work with the grant PIs to administer the program including scheduling student meetings and lab rotations, monitoring student progress, and managing program expenses. They will be the primary point of contact for students in the ESTEEMED LEADERS program. They should be someone who brings passion for broadening participation in Biomedical Engineering and is committed to developing relationships with students in the program to motivate, support, and encourage their persistence.
This position will also work closely with the department staff and the chair to support day-to-day operations in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering.