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The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton University Upward Bound Math-Science Summer Peer Counselors in Binghamton, New York
Upward Bound Math-Science Summer Peer Counselors
Category:Support Staff
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Department:Upward Bound Math-Science
Locations:Vestal, NY
Posted:Mar 26, 2024
Closes:May 24, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type:Part-time
Position ID:174058
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About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.
The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!
Job Description:
The Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) program at Binghamton University is one of eight TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen participating students' math and science skills. The program's goal is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and encourage them to pursue post-secondary degrees in math and science and, ultimately, careers in the math and science profession. UBMS will have a six-week residential summer program for twenty high school students at Binghamton University, including an additional orientation week. We plan to hold a residential summer program, but depending on COVID-19 policies at Binghamton University, the program may be virtual. The Peer Counselor is a part-time position during the summer program.
Responsibilities:
Peer Counselors will work from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon. Hours will be based on program needs. The Summer Program is from July 1, 2, 7 to August 7, including a week for orientation and training (June 24-28).
Peer Counselors have many responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Create a community that enhances a student's University experience.
Facilitate the resolution of conflicts through mediation and counseling. Refer the student to the Academic Counselor or Director as appropriate if needed.
Coordinate ongoing formal and informal activities to help UBMS participants connect with each other.
Engage students via virtual platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.
Promote participant involvement in activities offered by UBMS.
Create opportunities for students to provide feedback and evaluate UBMS programs and services. Channel student feedback to the appropriate sources.
Coordinate interactive meals with participants through a virtual setting and assist with enforcing behavioral standards and expectations.
Implement programs and activities to support participants academic and life successes.
Work collaboratively with UBMS staff, Summer Faculty, and other campus/off-campus agencies to facilitate social programs and activities.
Requirements:
College Sophomore and above in good academic standing
Experience working or mentoring high school students
Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Experience using Zoom, Google Classroom, and other virtual platforms preferred
Preferred:
Recent graduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply
Previously held leadership positions highly desirable
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $15.00 per hour for 40 hours a week
Dates of Employment:Monday, June 24 to Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Important Notice: Employment is contingent on background checks as required by theSUNY Child Protection Policy. (https://www.suny.edu/sunypp/docs/771.pdf) Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this prerequisite.
Employee Benefits:The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensivebenefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our10 Perks of Working at the RF (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/careers/) provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.
Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
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, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
Resume or CV
Cover letter/Letter of Interest
Names and contact information of three references.
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