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The Research Foundation at Farmingdale State College (FSC) seeks a full-time Counselor for the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) to work with economically disadvantaged students pursuing STEM degrees and licensed professions.

The CSTEP Counselor will be responsible for helping to ensure that all program contract requirements are satisfied, student enrollment is maintained, and student service provision is effective and within grant accordance. The Counselor will provide academic, career, financial aid guidance, and personal development services to an assigned caseload of students. The Counselor will also assist students in their preparation for internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. The Counselor will support the CSTEP mentor and tutoring programs as well as the student CSTEP Advisory Board. In addition, the CSTEP Counselor will help facilitate group services such as workshops, special events, and Summer Bridge programming for incoming first-year students. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the program Director, as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

+ Meet individually and in small groups with students to provide personal, academic, career guidance, and assist with implementation of intervention plans

+ Maintain data records such as student rosters, track program engagement, etc.

+ Assist with outreach and recruitment of student applicants, as necessary

+ Support students interested in pursuing experiential learning opportunities such as research and internships, and post-graduate plans, including graduate school

+ Work collaboratively with campus departments such as Financial Aid, Registrar, and academic offices to provide wraparound student services

+ Coordinate and chaperone occasional field trips to STEM industry locations, overnight graduate school visits, annual CSTEP conference, etc.

This position may require occasional evenings and overnight travel for program events as needed.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor's degree.

+ Experience working within a college-related setting supporting economically disadvantaged students or other program with similar mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Masters degree in School Counseling, Higher Education, Psychology or related area.

+ Experience working with students in STEM.

+ Creative, organized, and motivated individual passionate about student development.

+ Adaptable and able to work with various constituents including college faculty, community stakeholders, etc.

+ Strong data management skills (i.e. student rosters, program engagement levels, etc.).

+ Excellent oral and written communication.

+ Proficiency with social media platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time Research Foundation position.

+ CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

+ SALARY: $55,000/year.

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SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work

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 Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

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.