Job Information
Rochester Institute of Technology Associate Director for Rochester City Scholars in Rochester, New York
9145BR
Position Title:
Associate Director for Rochester City Scholars
Organization:
Multicultural Center for Academic Success
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development and management of the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars
Research and develop new support mechanisms for the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars Program.
Assist in executing the MCAS portion of the DDI Summer Experience that comprises all Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars.
Assist in the development of structured academic support programs during the academic year.
Identify and manage advising coaches for the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars.
Serve as one of the advising coaches for the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars and monitoring academic progress.
Outreach and meet regularly with students to discuss needs, monitor academic progress, and assist with the resolution of academic and personal challenges.
Track the success of Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars and generate quarterly reports focused on implementing retention initiatives as well as eliminating achievement gaps
Maintain partnership with admissions and financial aid to ensure accuracy of information and quality of service to the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars.
Collaborate with Financial Aid to provide ample comprehensive financial aid literacy education for all RCS students.
Develop strategic plan for retention and graduation of Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars.
Find opportunities for Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars to be involved in Rochester.
Create and execute a cohesive Career and Co-Op partnership to foster the matriculation of RCS students to and through graduation into vibrant careers.
Plan and execute structured education of graduate school opportunities for RCS students to ensure all students know their options for academic success beyond RIT.
Create and develop an RCS peer-top peer mentorship initiative connecting the top upper-class students with first-year students to increase the persistence and success of students.
Manage and maintain relationship with the Greater Rochester community and the Rochester City School District.
Schedule and maintain high school visits to Rochester School district and corresponding charter schools.
Make referrals to appropriate campus and community partners.
Maintain working relationships with strategic partners within the city schools.
Work on building relationships with Rochester support organizations (Hillside, Teen Empowerment, Ibero, etc...)
Work with 1+3 Monroe Community College Transfer Connect students once accepted to RIT.
Maintain and manage strategic partners for maintaining and growing the program
Responsible for assisting Admissions and the Division of Diversity & Inclusion Marketing/Public Relations team with recruitment and outreach efforts for the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars Program and Charter Schools.
Responsible for assisting the Division of University Advancement in their efforts to fundraise and steward donors to the program.
Refer and advocate Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars to appropriate RIT and Rochester resources.
Maintain contact with Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars alumni.
Develop ways volunteers and individuals can work with and help Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars.
Supervision and leadership for the Assistant Director for Rochester City Scholars
Directly responsible for staff hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluations.
Identifies and provides opportunities for leadership and skill development of direct reports.
Provide professional-level assistance and back-up support for the Director of MCAS (as needed and determined by the Director)
- Assist in managing the Center in the absence of the Director
Maintain a student caseload as determined by the Director of MCAS.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisor.
RIT reserves the right to add to or change duties at any time based on operational needs.
FLSA Category:
Exempt
Requisition Number:
9145BR
College/Division:
Diversity and Inclusion
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Statement of Diversity Contribution
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Additional Details:
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu . COVID 19: Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the RIT Safety Plan (https://www.rit.edu/ready/rit-safety-plan) . Information on the responsibility for each employee can be found on the RIT Ready website (https://www.rit.edu/ready/) . As per the RIT Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/rit-mandatory-employee-covid-19-vaccination-policy) , all university employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to their start date, or have an approved medical/disability or religious accommodation (see below). Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 1) two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose vaccine series; or 2) two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination including the type of vaccine and the date(s) received must be provided to me as soon as possible and in any case no later than 2 weeks prior to your start date. All university employees are required to obtain a COVID-19 booster vaccination dose by February 28, 2022 or within 14 days of becoming eligible for the booster, whichever is later. Eligibility based on your specific vaccination can be found in the RIT Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. If you are eligible for the booster vaccination, proof of your COVID-19 booster vaccination dose must be provided to RIT no later than February 28, 2022, or your start date, or within 14 days of becoming eligible for the booster, whichever is later.
Required Minimum Education Level:
Masters-Other
How To Apply:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :
118A
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Master’s degree in multicultural education, higher education administration, intercultural communication, student affairs administration or related field plus, 3-5 years’ experience working in a diverse community and/or environment.
Experienced communicator with proven ability to converse and interact with a wide variety of stakeholders effectively.
Experience in designing and conducting academic, multicultural, or leadership development programs.
Prior work experience working with AALANA, first generation, low-income, and underrepresented students in a higher education setting preferred.
Skills:
Proven ability to work across organizational boundaries as an effective member of a team, and a demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of campus and community constituencies.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, organizational, and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently perform duties and responsibilities with attention to detail and support for organizational policies, as well as the ability to anticipate demands/pressures of assignments and adjust accordingly
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students
Professional maturity that will foster a professional mentoring and advising relationship with students
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Culture
Department/College Description:
The Division of Diversity & Inclusion works collaboratively with academic and administrative units to provide a holistic range of services that enhance access and success for historically underrepresented students, faculty and staff, support education and scholarship, and ensure a welcoming, inclusive, vibrant and accessible environment for everyone.
Building a community centered on trust, the Multicultural Center for Academic Success (MCAS) will strengthen the academic success of RIT’s AALANA (African, Latin, and Native American) student population.
Shift:
Day
What do we believe at RIT?:
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Work Location:
Henrietta Campus — 100%
Job Summary:
The Associate Director for MCAS: Rochester City Scholars is directly responsible for the overall daily functions of the Multicultural Center involving:
Responsibility for the development and management of the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars (RCS) Program
Maintain relationships with key constituents and partners for RCS
Assist in executing the MCAS portion of the DDI Summer Experience.
Maintain relationships with the Greater Rochester community, Rochester City School District, corresponding Charter Schools, along with Urban Suburban Programs.
Supervises the Assistant Director for Rochester City Scholars
Serves as the back-up for the Director of MCAS
This position is supervised by the Director of the Center and is essential to the mission of the Multicultural Center and its goal of building community, trust, and academic success of RIT’s under-represented student populations.
This position is supervised by the Director of the Center and is essential to the mission of the Multicultural Center and its goal of building community, trust, and academic success of RIT’s under-represented student populations.
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
45700
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
76500
