University of Rochester · 2 months ago
SSS Program Manager
The University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. The SSS Program Manager will lead academic opportunity projects targeting underrepresented students, providing oversight and developing strategies to enhance student success.
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Responsibilities
Leads academic opportunity projects within the College and Regional and/or Nationally supported projects, targeting underrepresented and/or underprivileged students/others in the community
Provides project oversight, including counseling, referrals and information on the support services available to address the special needs of the program or project
May evaluate effectiveness of curriculum and effectiveness of program in meeting goals
Develops strategies, programs, workshops, research projects and other interventions to increase the opportunities for low-income, first-generation college and underrepresented minority students to succeed
Collaborates with leadership, staff and administration to develop, seek funding for, implement, and evaluate opportunities to increase student success
Works closely with leadership to develop and lead the implementation of programs/workshops that reach students in the Rochester community
Serves as thought partner on implementing diversity curricula
Serves as a college advisor and counselor providing academic, financial, personal, social and career counseling and advising support for students
Monitors and evaluates academic progress and develops strategies for enhancing academic performance, assesses special needs of students and makes appropriate referrals
Coordinates academic support programs, including setting up and planning meetings and recruiting and hiring of instructors, undergraduate and graduate student staff
Finalizes program schedule and classes
Supervises student staff
Oversees special scholarship programs
Manages tutorial services, including individual tutoring, group tutoring, and various area of study-specific tutoring programs
Maintains confidential student records and submits evaluative data for State and Institutional reports
Maintains the office database and other data systems and trains the counseling and support staff on the usage
Assists Director in advancing strategic planning efforts of the department
Coordinates and monitors practices that promote retention and graduation of students
May supervise counselors and student assistants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required
Demonstrated success in fund raising, writing grants, and/or grants administration required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to work in diverse environments and collaborate with individuals of different backgrounds required
Demonstrated commitment to the value of access to higher education and the impact it has on individuals, families and communities required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Supervisory Experience preferred
Experience with curricular design and assessment preferred
Company
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUnitedHealthcareSociety to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
2023-09-25Grant· $18M
2023-07-26Grant· $0.07M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.05M
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