Outreach Specialist, Camps and Field Trips

Outreach Specialist, Camps and Field Trips
7388BR
Provost
K-12 University Center

Detailed Job Description
This is an on-campus position. Occasional weekend and evening hours and extended hours during implementation of summer camp required. Must be able to participate in K-12 outreach activities which may involve standing or sitting for long periods, providing campus tours, and lifting supplies up to 25 lbs

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide informed and courteous support to staff, students, partners, program participants and parents to answer questions and disseminate information regarding RIT K-12 and its initiatives.
• Represent RIT K-12 and its initiatives at events in the community. Design and implement hands-on activities for K-12 school-based STEM and career days.
• Collaborate with RIT faculty, staff, and students to design campus field trips, tours, and experiences for visiting K-12 school groups and youth organizations. Recruit and train student employees and RIT community volunteers to support these programs. Coordinate and participate in the implementation of campus experiences. Lead tours and events as needed.
• Design, coordinate, and implement revenue-generating enrichment opportunities (after-school, vacation, and Saturday) for youth to spark interest and engagement in RIT areas of interest and to expose youth to RIT culture and educational pathways.
• Assist the Director in all areas of planning and development of Camp Tiger, RIT's oldest and largest summer day camp, to include recruitment of participants and staff. Coordinate day-to-day camp operations. Assist the Director in the planning and implementation of summer residential youth programs.
• Be a consistent and positive advocate for educational and career pathways for youth from all backgrounds and at all educational levels.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RIT programs, initiatives, and campus assets in order to curate both comprehensive and niche programming for youth.
• Support youth protection processes for the university, assisting the Director of Youth Protection in providing trainings as needed.
• Foster collaborations in support of RIT K-12 programs.
• Provide support to RIT K-12 events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is an on-campus position that requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Occasional weekend and evening hours and extended hours during implementation of summer camp required. Must be able to participate in K-12 outreach activities which may involve standing or sitting for long periods, providing campus tours, and lifting supplies up to 25 lbs

Department/College Description
RIT K-12 works in collaboration with all divisions at RIT to build connections between the college and the K-12 community (youth, teachers, parents, schools). This is accomplished through a portfolio of initiatives including customized campus visits, onetime hands-on experiences, ongoing grant-funded programs facilitated in partnership with area schools, strategic partnerships with K-12 schools, broader impact efforts designed with RIT faculty, internships and career development programs, and summer camps. The outreach provided by the RIT K-12 aims to increase college-going attitudes, to spark interest in RITs areas of study, and to motivate youth to consider RIT as an eventual fit for college.


Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience in the design and delivery of programming for K-12 youth.

Skills:

• Experience in the design and delivery of K-12 programs.
• Experience in event planning.
• Experience with youth summer camps.
• Knowledge of college-readiness curriculums, including soft skill development.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; must be adept at communicating with audiences of all backgrounds and education levels.
• Excellent customer service.
• Positive attitude towards youth, growth mindset.
• Values and supports individual differences. Able to work with diverse populations.
• Values transparency, accountability, and communication. Embraces a team attitude.
• Ability to work independently, managing and prioritizing multiple demands. Knows when to elevate issues.
• Attention to detail in all responsibilities
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks or special projects as requested

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 115H

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

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