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NTID Transition Education Programs Coordinator
8046BR
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID STEM Academy/Transition

Detailed Job Description
Strategic Planning:

• Conduct surveys and analysis of existing programming and develop/implement recommendations based on findings to modify and/or create new programs. Provide administrative oversight and generate reporting for the NTID Annual report.
• Work closely with the NTID STEM Regional Centers (NRSCs) representatives to ensure alignment between all of the 'pipeline' outreach programs into transition programs at the Rochester campus.
• Lead efforts with NTID Admission and Marketing Department in actively recruiting future college students to participate in department's summer and academic year programs as well as additional expansion of programs and/or recruitment efforts that may fall under this scope

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement:

• The coordinator will be expected to have extensive collaborative and cooperative relationships with the following NTID departments (but not limited to) in order to enhance recruitment efforts, retention efforts and streamline resources by way of monthly meetings: Student Life Team, Outreach Department, Project Fast Forward, Counseling, Advising & Academic Services, Substance, Abuse & Intervention Services for the Deaf, NTID External Affairs.
• Will be expected to develop critically important contacts and relationships with faculty, staff and students with the goal of retaining students from diverse backgrounds
• Serve as primary point of contact and daily on-site residential and activities supervisor for the programs

Budget Administration:
The coordinator will oversee the NTID Summer Transition Program Department budgets ensuring support of overall department operations and maintain accountability in compliance with institute accounting, budgeting, and liability policies and procedures in their management and delegation. Implement continuous process improvement to increase return on investment. Monitor departmental budget expenditures.

Program Design and Implementation
Oversee all aspects of daily operations for the programs including, but not limited to: designing and implementing programs, web presence, registration, logistics for programming, contracts with vendors, coordination with campus departments for workshops and chargebacks, booking rooms and ground transportation, and other related tasks, responding to questions and maintain contact with families of students.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the NTID Transition Programs - summer and academic year intensive college-preparation programs for incoming and first-year deaf and hard of hearing students that runs prior to NTID/RIT orientation.
• Conducting needs assessment by relying on collection of survey data to inform program creation and implementation and cultivate a culture of student success outcomes
• Establishing partnerships with both RIT/NTID and communities in the NTID regional centers to provide training and workshops designed specifically to enhance ALANA and BIPOC communities understanding of going to college and gaining employment
• Partner with NTID departments to ensure transition programs integrate with RIT/NTID orientation programs; design and implement academic year workshops and programs on that foster students' leadership potential and promotes inclusive behaviors across identifies and affinities; coordinating the advertising, recruitment, and registration processes; serve as hiring manager and supervisor for temporary and contracted staff; establish trust and maintain contact with students and families; oversee department and program-specific budgets; approving expenditures for all aspects of each program; and work closely with campus partners such as Housing Operations, Dining Services, Public Safety, Registrar, Residence Life, Student Financial Services and Financial Aid.

Oversee all of the daily operations, logistics, and administrative decision making each program: providing significant supervision for student workers during the program, on and off campus field trips, evening and weekend educational activities, workshops and trainings from campus partners; scheduling the overall daily activities. Ensure that all of the Transition Programs compiles with the guidance set forth by both RIT legal and state health offices. Participate in meetings with instructional and program staff. Meet regularly with the director to report on program development, implementation, and outcomes.


Department/College Description
NTID/Summer Transition Program - STEM Academy

Minimum Qualifications

• American Sign Language proficiency or willingness to learn
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and the intersectional deaf and hard of hearing community
• Experience working with underrepresented deaf and hard of hearing students
• Values working with diverse populations and supports individual differences
• Experience managing budgets with efficient and strategic spending in line with programmatic goals.
• Ability to work independently managing and prioritizing multiple demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively between academic and business operations units.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to a wide range of communication modes by being able to model inclusive language.
• Being able to recognize and promote the importance of soft skills to enable students to model positive interpersonal and interaction within their environment
• Ability to approach and/or adapt various teaching and learning strategies to help insure that your approach meets the needs and abilities of all learners while removing unnecessary barriers.
• Ability to utilize different ways of presenting information to promote a sense of engagement and inclusiveness
• Ability to recognize and utilize campus resources that serves the unique needs of our student population
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Must be able to effectively interact with students, faculty and administrations at RIT/NTID and externally with community stakeholders.
• Ability to listen, strategize and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Embraces a team attitude
• Values transparency, accountability and communication
• 3+ years of closely related professional experience
• 2+ years experience developing and implementing student programing for K-12 and first year college students

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 116H

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.

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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







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