Project Staff Associate

ANNOUNCEMENT OF

PROFESSIONAL

VACANCY

Applications are invited for consideration to the following position

Department:

Office of Diversity Education and Research

Budget Title:

Project Staff Associate

Salary Range:

(Based Upon Experience)$47,000.00

Descriptive Title:Program Coordinator

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6"00pm, 37.5 hrs/wk Some Sat. (Sat schedule: March - May)

Vacancy

21-8

Description of Duties:

• Support the Science and Technology Entry Program(STEP) in the Office of Diversity Education and Research at SUNY Downstate. - Coordinate STEP activities i.e. recruitment, retention and evaluation of STEM programs for young adults (grades 7-12 and some college). - Partner with local and national programs to create experiential learning, didactic sessions, and seminars for students. - Monitor student attendance/academic progress, complete data tracking and reporting requirements. - Partner with Downstate students and faculty in creating programs that expose STEP participants to various health science careers. - Contribute to scholarly work(manuscripts, grants, reports) that supports diversity, inclusion, and equity in STEM fields. - Mentor, support, and provide educational career counseling to young adults in 7-12 grades and as they transition to college. - Conduct focus groups that will guide program evaluation and assessment and inform new STEP initiatives. -Maintain a social media/website to advertise and provide update on the STEP program and related Office events. - Coordinate a community-based parents and teachers advisory board that will inform the development of new STEM programs.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Bachelor's or higher degree in STEM related fields i.e. education, health sciences, public health, epidemiology. Must have excellent writing, communications, and teaching skills; able to conduct a literature search for evidence-based practices and apply them to enhancing STEM programs; excellent organizational outreach and community engagement skills. Must reside in NYC on start date. PREFERRED: Candidates interested in developing a career in STEM education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, or health equity related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be committed to addressing STEM education as a social determinant, increasing diversity in STEM fields, empowering students(grades 7-12), and creating an inclusive environment for diverse learners with diverse needs.

Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction

Additional Information:Interested candidates should submit their letter of introduction and resume to: anika.daniels-osaze@downstate.edu

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 01/01/29

The Research Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics/genetic information, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, prior arrest or conviction records, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.