Outreach Specialist-Part-Time

Job Responsibilities

Overall responsibilities

• Recruitment, selection, and onboarding of program participants.
• Design and implement programming for STEAM Saturdays.
• Design and implement programming for Camp Tiger Summer Camp.
• Design and implement enrichment programming : social-emotional / positive youth development, hands on STEM research / STEM competitions, college / career readiness, college advisement, etc.
• Program administrative and logistical tasks including record keeping, creation of personal learning plans, assessments, event registrations, trainings, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Outreach Specialists responsibilities include :

Part-time outreach specialists may be assigned to responsibilities listed below based on their areas of expertise. Qualified candidates will have experience related to several of the duties listed.

Outreach Specialist positions are dependent on grant funds. Positions based out of RIT's Downtown Center (40 Franklin St.) with services generally provided onsite at partner schools during the academic year and RIT's Henrietta campus on weekends and over the summer. Outreach Specialists must be able to participate in activities that may involve sitting or standing for long periods, long periods of walking, and lifting supplies up to 25 lbs. They must have regular access to transportation to enable travel between sites and be able to qualify (LENS) to drive RIT vans. Experience working with youth in an educational setting required. Successful candidates will be able to work independently on-site in schools while maintaining connection and alignment with central program administration. In-person positions with possibility for hybrid work when schools are not in session.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 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, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references. In the cover letter, candidates should indicate their areas of expertise in reference to the position description.

Required Qualifications

Education / Experience :

Skills :

Preferred Qualifications

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 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).

Job Summary

Positions are based out of RIT's Downtown Center (40 Franklin St.) with services generally provided onsite at partner schools during the academic year and RIT's Henrietta campus on weekends and over the summer. In-person positions with possibility for hybrid work when schools are not in session. Work during STEAM Saturdays during the academic year required.

RIT's Office of Pre-College Programs seeks an experienced and highly-motivated youth development and education program professional for a part-time Outreach Specialist position(s) with RIT's K-12 University Center. Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Pre-College Programs and individual program directors, Outreach Specialists work together to implement a portfolio of pre-college initiatives that include : the RIT Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), the RIT Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), the RIT-Rochester Prep Charter High School Partnership, the Camp Tiger summer day camp, STEAM Saturday programs, and campus experiences for youth.