Director, Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)

Position Summary

The Science and Technology Entry program seeks to hire a Principal Investigator (Director) to develop and manage a grant funded program that prepares secondary school students, who are either economically disadvantaged or minorities historically underrepresented in scientific, technical, health, health-related and licensed professions, for entry into postsecondary degree programs in scientific, technical, health-related fields, and the licensed professions. Also involves establishing, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with internal and external partners as appropriate to further the mission of UB STEP . The incumbent will lead, promote, implement, and assess programming initiatives of STEP . The STEP Director reports to the Director of Student Programming, Cora P. Maloney Center ( CPMC ).

Key accountabilities and responsibilities
• Effective oversight of STEP to meet overall goals and objectives in adherence to NYSED regulations
• Management of the annual fiscal budget and regular communication with the university’s Sponsored Project Services team
• Completion of all university and NYSED reports in accordance to guidelines and deadlines
• Continuous assessment of program services
• Recruitment, hiring, training, coaching and evaluation of STEP staff members
• Ability to effectively communicate with constituents
• Outreach and recruitment of a diverse population of students to participate in the program

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years Management Experience
• Experience in fiscal Management and Budget oversight
• At least 3 years of experience working with middle and/or high school students from historically underrepresented or economically disadvantaged groups in an educational environment
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum and or academic activities for middle and/or high school students
• Experience and knowledge with community outreach and partnerships
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