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Assistant Director

Position Number: 6331962
Location: Albany, NY
Position Type: Education - Higher Education (study of)

Assistant Director

Category:SUNY Fredonia
Department:180 Education
Locations:Fredonia, NY
Posted:Jun 26, 2025
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time Non-Exempt
PositionID:189663

About Research Foundation for SUNY:
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.

Our mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world's knowledge economy.
Our vision is to make SUNY the best place for faculty, students and staff to research, innovate, and solve the world's most pressing problems.

The RF serves SUNY by providing essential administrative services that enable SUNY faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, physical sciences, energy, computer science, and social sciences. We work with the academic and business leadership of SUNY campuses to support research and discovery through the administration of sponsored projects and technology transfer and management of intellectual property for public benefit and economic growth.

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Job Description:
Job Title: Assistant Director
Office/Location: SUNY Fredonia

Job Summary:This position will support Fredonia's Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP & C/STEP). Fredonia's STEP & C/STEP Programs work with 10 school districts across the region supporting approximately 300 students.

This programs goal is to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students who are preparing to enter college 7 pursue professional licensure by improving their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health-related fields, and the licensed professions. STEP & C/STEP provides academic enrichment in science and mathematics content areas.

Projects consist of academic year and summer components including:

Core subject instruction/Regentsexam preparation
Supervised practical training
Supervised research training
College admissions counseling
Standardized tests preparation
Career awareness/development activities

Job Duties:

Coordinate and collaborate with participating school districts, faculty, staff, parents and students for C/STEP services and events
Collaborate with colleges, other outside organizations, and government officials to promote C/STEP and/or plan events
Attends regional meetings and professional development sessions
Facilitate professional learning 7 development for faculty, staff, and students
Oversee enrollment and attendance processes/systems
Coordinate and attend various recruiting events to promote the program
Complete required reports accurately and in a timely manner
Develop a social media strategy & maintain website
Establish and manage data collection systems to improve programs efficiencies
Attend events scheduled for evenings and/or weekends

Requirements:
Required Education/Qualifications:

BS/BA in education or related fields such as school counseling, social work, etc. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted

Preferred Education/Qualifications:

Experience working in a school setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications
Organized - Operates with developing efficient systems and using established systems
Effective communication skills
Proficient data entry skills
Effective event planning skills
Experience managing contracts, requisitions, and invoices

Salary:The annual compensation for this role is between$50,000 to $56,000. The pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, training, and certifications.

Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:
1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter

After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.

Returning Applicants -Loginto your RF SUNY Careers Account to review your application.

To apply, visit: http://systemrf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189663