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Assistant Director of STEP- A00659

  • Tarrytown, New York, United States
  • Staff Full-time
  • $66,440 annually

Job Summary:
The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director to provide the leadership, management, and supervision of all aspects of the STEP program. This will include writing proposals, preparing interim and annual reports, managing program budgets, coordinating summer/Saturday programs, providing academic support including facilitating the internship and research component of the program. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the STEP program.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

  • Recruit, interview, and determine eligibility of students, monitor student progress.
  • Coordinate a summer program and academic year classes/workshops for STEP students; implement evaluation projects to determine program effectiveness; interface with faculty; and disseminate information on the success of the program. 
  • Collect program data, maintain record component and performance and progress, oversee program tutors in a tutoring component, and assess students’ academic and personal needs.
  • Organize and conduct academic and professional field trip activities and conferences. Must be available Saturdays and some evenings. Provide professional development and college preparation workshops for students and families.
  • Submit periodic reports concerning program operation to the Director, keep a record of contacts with the students, and identify weaknesses and propose improvements in the program. 
  • Meet regularly with students in helping students make the transition to high school and college; consulting with other counselors in the partner school districts to make referrals; organizing and implementing academic counseling sessions based on common student interests and needs; and helping families understand their financial situation.  Responsive to student and family needs is vital.
  • Maintain the database of students for interim and final reports and include student internships and research topic descriptions, SAT/ACT and regents exam scores.  Maintain budget records on stipends, purchasing, supplies and transportation.  Accuracy and timeliness are important assets.
  • Must have competent computer skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, as well as Banner, ARGOS, and Extender.
  • Must work very closely with the coordinators to implement program components. Assist with and perform all duties assigned by the Director.
  • Must be responsive, must be accurate, must be courteous and must be efficient.

Required Skills & Experience:

Master’s Degree preferred, in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, psychology, counseling or NY state licensed professions, mathematics and computer science.  STEM research and personnel management experience is required. A minimum of two to three years of administrative or teaching experience required.  Direct work experience with economically and disadvantaged students required.

Education Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree preferred, in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, psychology, counseling or NY state licensed professions, mathematics and computer science. 
  • Bachelor's degree required.

Physical/Other Requirements:

  • Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.

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Assistant Director of STEP- A00659
The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director to provide the leadership, management, and supervision of all aspects of the STEP program. This will include writing proposals, preparing interim and annual reports, managing program budgets, coordinating summer/Saturday programs, providing academic support including facilitating the internship and research component of the program. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the STEP program.

About Mercy 

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.  

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students. 

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. 

 

Our Mission: 

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

 

Benefits Eligible: 

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

 

EEO Statement 

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

 

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