Location: Albany, NY Category: Research Foundation Careers Posted On: Mon Oct 23 2023 Job Description:

Description of Duties:

The Academic Immersion Coordinator will be responsible for developing and delivering a program that will prepare students and their families for academic success, social/emotional learning, and high school graduation and college/career entry. The Academic Immersion Coordinator will work in collaboration with the PI, Director, and other staff to coordinate the delivery of services with tutors/mentors for those assigned at designated schools and to assist in student outreach and recruitment. The Academic Immersion Coordinator will maintain detailed records of services provided and partnerships/collaboration with community organizations. The Academic Immersion Coordinator will be responsible for seminars in effective strategies for various learning/ teaching styles to our tutors, supervision of our tutors at designated schools. They will be responsible for providing academic assistance to students, assessments, educational and cultural workshops, learning opportunities, and coordinating referrals for homework assistance. They will also provide advanced/ developmental support across the disciplines through research, exam reviews, and tutoring. Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization in a related field such as education, social welfare, human services, psychology, etc.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience providing academic programming for youth or community support programs

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong group facilitation skills/experience

• Access to reliable transportation to travel regularly and transport educational materials to collaborating schools, including travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization in a relevant field preferred.

• Experience collaborating with community partners.

  Additional Information:

Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,000 Depending on experience

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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 (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable 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, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.