Art Harper Saturday Academy Program Coordinator
Position Overview
Responsibilities And Duties
Qualifications
Skills
Benefits
Pay
Schedule
The Art Harper Saturday Academy (the Academy) is a multi-year program designed to inspire and prepare high school students to pursue post-secondary education and careers in STEM related fields. The Academy will outreach to high school students who otherwise may not have considered a career in the STEM or related field but display the potential to master the subject areas required to excel in the fields. The core elements of the Academy are a math course, project design course, and workshops that will teach the foundational concepts of these subjects needed to succeed at the collegiate level. In addition, the students will receive academic support to improve their high school mathematics skills, exposure to STEM fields, and opportunities for practical applications of their academic skills.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Provide direct support to the Director of Undergraduate Outreach Programs
- Collaborate with the social media intern to manage the Academy’s social media platforms
- Design marketing outreach campaigns
- Supervise and collaborate with the student tutor team to help prepare and execute successful professional development, college prep sessions, and extracurricular events for program participants
- Provide general support to all teaching staff as requested
- Liaise with participants’ parents/guardians, sponsors/donors, and community partners
- Develop and maintain the alumni network by managing the alumni database, coordinating networking opportunities, and identifying ways to amplify alumni success stories
- Assist in the development and growth of departmental initiatives and responsibilities
- Support Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Management events as needed, including all-hands-on-deck activities and divisional initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, STEM, or a related field OR equivalent experience required
- Ability to manage group dynamics and foster a welcoming and inclusive program culture
- Preference given to candidates with experience in youth development, workforce development, or educational programs
- Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills preferred
- Willingness to learn new skills and an interest in the field of youth programming
Skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with social media management and campaign planning
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
- Compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act
- Compensation range of $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components
- Full overview of benefits offered in the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook
Pay
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the hourly base range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00.
Schedule
Available to work up to 25 hours per week