Coordinator of Outreach & Special Projects

Job Responsibilities Lead and expand the national dual credit program, Project Fast Forward, which currently partners with 50+ high schools across the country to offer dual credit courses to approximately 300 students per year. Activities include overseeing 60+ sections of dual credit course offerings per year, planning and conducting summer professional development to high school teachers and counselors, and implementing new models for offering dual credit courses such as online/virtual modes of instruction. Work collaboratively with administration and faculty/staff leaders internally and externally involved in planning and carrying out Project Fast Forward and other outreach activities each year. Work with the NRSC, and Outreach Consortium and Academic Affairs teams to evaluate the impact of activities and resources. Independently plan and travel for the purpose of recruiting new PFF partner schools and promoting NRSC, Outreach Consortium and Academic Affairs programs/activities. Assist RIT/NTID faculty with travel arrangements as needed. Negotiate PFF memos of understanding with high school administration and outreach contracts as well as manage vendor relationships. Provide program support for Outreach Consortium, NRSC and Admissions programs/activities as assigned. Initiate new projects and activities including but not limited to: ASL courses for non-signing students, virtual trainings, awards programs and the like. 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 or email your request to . 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: Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. 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 This position will have responsibility for working with the Director of Project Fast Forward to lead and expand NTID's dual credit program, Project Fast Forward (PFF) for secondary teachers of the deaf, and deaf and hard of hearing students across the country. This position will work within the Division of Admissions and STEM Outreach (consisting of four department: PFF, Admissions, Pre-College Outreach and the NTID Regional STEM Center). This position will work with three departments/programs: The NTID Regional STEM Center (NRSC) works in partnership with the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, to expand the geographic reach of activities and services supported by NTID, with the goal of improving access to postsecondary STEM education and employment for secondary deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The Outreach Consortium is responsible for the establishment and operation of educational activities designed to build up NTID's pipeline of prospective students and to share NTID resources externally. The primary purpose of this Consortium is to offer various training/educational programs, workshops, and technical assistance to address the educational, transition and professional development needs of deaf and hard of hearing students and people. The faculty of NTID's Academic Affairs are heavily involved in PFF's initiatives and work, including its online and in-person summer trainings and subsequent dual credit course offerings throughout the year.

Created: 2024-10-21