Review Vacancy
TitleStudent Support Specialist - Smart Scholars Program
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Salary RangeFrom $25 to $25 Hourly
Duties Description Job Description:
This position is located on the campus of the State University of New York at Old Westbury. Employment, payroll and benefits are through and subject to the Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures. The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private educational corporation. This is a part-time grant funded position.
The Smart Scholars Program (SSP) at SUNY Old Westbury supports high school students from Roosevelt High School and is designed to provide underrepresented students with the unique opportunity to take credit bearing college courses from SUNY Old Westbury at no cost. In addition, special programs are offered to expose students to a variety of college campuses and local industries, businesses, and labs to further pique their interest and motivation for higher education.
The Smart Scholars Student Support Specialist will report to the Director of Early College High School Programs, who manages the grant-funded program and high school partnerships designed to support the University's mission to promote access and support academic excellence. Collectively, these programs serve over 500 students from local partner school districts. SUNY Old Westbury has a long-standing history of dedicated service toward the mission of providing at-risk students with the opportunity for access to college through comprehensive transition and support program services.
Primary responsibilities include:
The part time Student Support Specialist will assist the Director with the day to day functions of the Smart Scholars Program which may include:
Review of student applications
Assist with the analysis and reporting of data
Coordinate and/or conduct age-appropriate academic support workshops and activities
Participate in program promotional events and work to recruit and retain students, on campus and on-site at partner school districts, and
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.
This position is part-time hourly grant funded. Hourly Rate: $25.00/hr. The selected candidate will work a flexible schedule, up to 15 hours per week, including night and weekends in support of special projects and events.
Old Westbury particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with Old Westbury's many community partners.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in social services, education, or related field.
· The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must have a commitment to student academic success.
· Must have and maintain the appropriate valid NYS driver's license and have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Additional Comments About The Research Foundation of SUNY
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential administrative services that enable SUNY faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, physical sciences, energy, computer science, and social sciences. The RF works with the academic and business leadership of SUNY campuses to support research and discovery through administration of sponsored projects and technology transfer and management of intellectual property for public benefit and economic growth. The RF is a private non-profit education corporation that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c) (3). To learn more about the RF, visit www.rfsuny.org
The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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