SSS Program Manager

Academic Opportunity Project Lead

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share : equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location : 244 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department : 200218 Kearns Center

Work Shift : UR - Day (United States of America)

Range : UR URG 111 H

Compensation Range : $30.68 - $46.02

Responsibilities

General Purpose : 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.

Essential Functions :

• 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.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military / veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.