Iona University seeks applicants for the Director of CSTEP on its New Rochelle campus. CSTEP is a New York State Department of Education funded program. The goal of CSTEP is to increase the number of students from under-represented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields (http://www.nysed.gov/postsecondary-services/collegiate-science-and-technology-entry-program-cstep). CSTEP provides academic enrichment and co-curricular experiences to students pursuing STEM and professional programs. The Director will lead and coordinate all CSTEP activities.

Responsibilities

• Overall administration of the CSTEP program, including budget management, monitoring the program for compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) goals and procedures; working cooperatively with the CSTEP Advisory Board, CSTEP Faculty Coordinator, CSTEP Faculty Advisors, and the STEP program.
• Familiarity with NYSED fiscal documents, submitting documents throughout the program year.
• Coordinate academic programming with Iona University Department Chairs and Faculty Advisors.
• Develop, plan, and implement seminars, workshops, and activities for CSTEP pre-health and non-pre-health students.
• Coordinate on-site and off-site internship and research opportunities. Assist students with scholarship.
• Plan CSTEP Mentoring Conference and STEM Career Conference.
• Coordinate CSTEP Statewide Student Conference.
• Coordinate co-curricular activities with various Iona University departments such as Student Life.
• Recruit undergraduate students into the program.
• Assist students in selecting and applying to graduate programs of study in STEM, health, and licensed fields.
• Coordinate the collection and compilation of data for State and University required reports.
• Maintain open communication with NYSED Program Officer.
• Work collaboratively with CSTEP and STEP Directors in the Mid-Hudson Region.
• Participate in professional development opportunities (e.g., APACS).
• Serve on Statewide CSTEP and STEP committees.
• Ensure program effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with various Iona University departments (e.g., Finance) to ensure compliance with New York State regulations.
• Candidate should have experience and knowledge of opportunity programs.
• Candidate will have demonstrated the ability to create, deliver, and assess programming in relation to students’ academic, professional, and personal growth.

Qualifications

A Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred)

3-5 years of experience as a director or assistant director of a student support program/opportunity program

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Ionas LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Ionas on-campus MBA program as a Best Business School for 2023. Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the Universitys new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees including staff & administrative employees, faculty and student workers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or other legally prohibited basis under federal and state law, or local ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, in particular historically underrepresented groups.