STEP Coordinator (Grant-Funded)
Company:
Mohawk Valley Community College
Job Location:
Utica, 13501
Category:
Other Administrative Positions
Type:
Full-Time
Salary: $54,272
This is a grant-funded position. Grant-funded positions expire either at the end of the stated term or whenever funding for the position ceases.
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a full-time STEP Coordinator in our College Pipeline Programs department. The STEP Coordinator provides daily oversight of MVCC's Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP).
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Required Qualifications:
To learn more about MVCC, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Review Start Date: 6/23/2025
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
This is a grant-funded position. Grant-funded positions expire either at the end of the stated term or whenever funding for the position ceases.
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a full-time STEP Coordinator in our College Pipeline Programs department. The STEP Coordinator provides daily oversight of MVCC's Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP).
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Oversees all activities as outlined in the STEP project;
- Tracks and processes STEP budget transactions including but not limited to purchases and transfers;
- Prepares promotional materials and maintains an updated web presence;
- Chairs the STEP Advisory Board;
- Recruits students for the STEP projects and programs, e.g. summer intensive, by working with high school guidance counselors;
- Serves as a liaison between STEP and academic departments at MVCC and area high schools;
- Develops relationships and networks with other STEP projects, school opportunity programs, STEM, health and license professional community organizations;
- Researches and develops student internships, and services learning opportunities with local businesses/employers;
- Assists students individually or in groups as appropriate;
- Reviews STEP goals and objectives to ensure all requirements and priorities are met;
- Coordinates meetings with School Liaisons to work on retention plans for STEP students;
- Provides guidance to STEP staff and STEP School Liaisons to develop, create and host workshops and presentations;
- Meets with STEP staff and STEP School Liaisons to assess and monitor student needs and progress;
- Maintains accurate budget records and student files for reporting purposes;
- Compiles and analyzes data and prepares reports, including those required by New York State Department of Education Office;
- Coordinates informational sessions to create awareness of STEP; and collaborates with program stakeholders to host events;
- Performs other duties related to the job description and as assigned by the Director of College Pipeline Programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field
- One (1) year experience in program administration/management or grant administration, and financial management
- Ability to work with diverse student groups
- Master's degree in education or related field
To learn more about MVCC, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Review Start Date: 6/23/2025
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
