Assistant Director for Rochester City Scholars

Assistant Director for Rochester City Scholars
9490BR
Diversity and Inclusion
Multicultural Center for Academic Success

Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Rochester City Scholars is directly responsible for:

• Assisting in implementing the MCAS student success road map (the Center's success plan for closing achievement gaps)
• Providing support to the overall operation of the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars (RCS) Program, including establishing and maintaining relationships with key RCS constituents and partners and the Greater Rochester community and the Rochester City School District.
• Assisting with the execution of the MCAS portion of the DDI Summer Experience.
• Assisting in connecting MCAS students with appropriate service-learning opportunities.

This position is supervised by the Associate Director for Rochester City Scholars 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.



Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the MCAS Assistant Director for Student Development to develop and Coordinate success planning and management for underrepresented students for graduation.

• Research and develop new support mechanisms for the retention and graduation of underrepresented students.
• Develop and maintain a student development pipeline from students to successful co-ops and careers and/or graduate school.
• Partner with RIT's Office of Cooperative Education and Internships and help guide efforts in assisting underrepresented students.
• Research best strategies and programs that will assist MCAS students in career and graduate school preparation.
• Provide programs and partnerships for co-op and career development opportunities.
• Provide leadership growth and opportunities for MCAS students in experiential learning opportunities (Study Abroad, MOCHA, WOCHA, Co-Ops, etc.)
• Coach students looking for leadership development opportunities and maintain knowledge of opportunities within RIT.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and eligibility requirements for specific student activities and related programs and services.

In collaboration with MCAS Associate Director of Student Success and Engagement:

• Coordinate and execute a mentor/mentee program that unites MCAS/DDI-Affiliated students and allow students to receive mentorship around the areas of academics, leadership, campus navigation/resources, etc.

Provide support to the overall operation of the Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars (RCS).

• Serve as one of the advising coaches for Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars and monitor academic progress.
• Assist with outreach and meeting regularly with select Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars to discuss needs, monitor academic progress, and assist with the resolution of academic and personal challenges.
• Assist in tracking the success of select Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars and generate quarterly reports focused on implementing retention initiatives.
• Support strategic plan for retention and graduation of Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars.
• Assist in finding opportunities for Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars to be involved in Rochester.
• Responsible for coordinating and executing the RCS Graduation and Welcome event annually.

Assist with the development, organization of and management of the MCAS Summer Experience

• Collaborate with MCAS staff in the development and implementation of programming associated with advising, mentoring, and Summer Experiences services.
• Research and assist with developing new support mechanisms for the Summer Experience Program
• Deliver and continually develop a structured academic support program during the academic year.
• Responsible for referring and advocating for Summer Experience and first year students to appropriate RIT and Rochester resources.

Develop and coordinate service-learning opportunities for students within MCAS.

• Develop and maintain partnership with Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement to further opportunities for service learning.
• Develop opportunities for MCAS students to participate in community service opportunities (Into the Roc, Alternative Spring Break, General Community Service, etc...)

Maintain a student caseload as determined by the Director of MCAS.


Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required in multicultural education, higher education administration, intercultural communication, student affairs administration or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in designing, coordinating, and evaluating educational, social, or cultural activities and/or leadership programs.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience working in an environment with competing priorities that require the coordination and management of students, resources, and timelines
• Ability to assess student needs, value a high degree of student contact, and interact interpersonally and effectively with diverse individuals.
• 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.

Skills:

• Ability to assess student needs, value a high degree of student contact, and interact interpersonally and effectively with diverse individuals.
• 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
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with computers and basic software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

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.


Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required in multicultural education, higher education administration, intercultural communication, student affairs administration or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in designing, coordinating, and evaluating educational, social, or cultural activities and/or leadership programs.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience working in an environment with competing priorities that require the coordination and management of students, resources, and timelines
• Ability to assess student needs, value a high degree of student contact, and interact interpersonally and effectively with diverse individuals.
• 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.

Skills:

• Ability to assess student needs, value a high degree of student contact, and interact interpersonally and effectively with diverse individuals.
• 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
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with computers and basic software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $41600 - $69700
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $69700

How to Apply
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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:69700

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