The Science, Technology Entry Program (STEP) is a state-funded 
Designed to increase underrepresented (African American, 
Hispanic/Latino 
and/or economically disadvantaged) middle and high school students 
who pursue STEM careers.  

Under the general supervision of the Collaborative Programs Director 
(PD), or RF Principal Investigator (RFPI), and exercising 
independent judgment, the Research Foundation Program Coordinator 
(STEP Coordinator) develops, coordinates, implements, assesses, and 
potentially expands this complex project.  The STEP Coordinator 
also: (1) ensures consistency and compatibility of STEP Program 
activities/initiatives with the overall project goals and deadlines; 
(2) maintains rigorous standards consistent with project 
design; (3) meets regularly with the PD, and other Project 
Coordinators (PC) to review project; evaluate progress, set 
standards, and establish intermediate goals; (4) supervises the 
programmatic initiatives conducted by academic, administrative and 
technical staff of varying assignment levels; (5) interfaces with 
regional partners, local school personnel, and possibly Review 
Boards; (6) enhances awareness of program benefits among parents, 
schools and most important potential student program participants.

The STEP Coordinator is responsible for managing day-to-day program 
operations and providing services to the program participants.  In 
addition, the coordinator is at a minimum responsible for 
developing, expanding, implementing, managing, and assessing 
fall/spring and summer programs hosted before school/early mornings, 
after school/evenings, and on weekends (either on or off campus), as 
well as hosting/chaperoning parent outreach efforts, student 
recruitment efforts, regional conferences, retreats overnight 
outings, and/or other programmatic initiatives / events.

					
					
					

•Directs and coordinates the project administrative and support 
staff regarding facilities, equipment usage, work assignments, IT 
priorities, etc.; •Coordinates the work of various review adjunct 
professors, and high schoolteachers to develop and ensure the 
effective delivery of services to student participants; •In 
consultation with PD, designs staff training and arranges 
demonstrations of applicable state-of-the-art technology; •With the 
PD, authors proposals, reports, presents at symposia or colloquia, 
etc.; •May be delegated responsibility for communicating with 
sponsor on specific matters under supervision of the RFPC; •Recruits 
and recommends for hire staff in area supervised; reviews work 
schedules, time and leave documents, and pay authorizations; reviews 
and makes recommendations on the performance of staff, including 
graduate and undergraduate students assigned to the project; •Meets 
to review budgets and project deadlines; may be designated to act in 
Budget and HR matters on behalf of the PD/RFPI in meetings with RF 
administrative officers; •Recommends to the PD/RFPI budget 
modifications, revisions in the schedule, and staff reassignments 
needed to improve the project; •Oversees project completion and 
final storage/distribution of project records and 
equipment; •Performs the duties of lower level positions as needed; 
performs other duties as assigned.

					
					
					

•A Master’s Degree in an appropriate field of study, or specialty, 
from an accredited institution, and at least two to six (2-6) years 
of additional experience pertinent to the scope and complexity of 
the project of which at least one (1) year has been overseeing the 
work of others; 
•Timely availability to begin and direct the project; willingness to 
comply with all RF policies and procedures regarding staffing, 
budgeting, safety, reporting, and grants administration as evidenced 
by signing an attestation at the time of employment.
NOTE: this description includes the primary, but not all, 
responsibilities of this title; a single position may emphasize 
selected duties and competencies as listed in a Position Vacancy 
Notice at the time of recruitment; subsequently, additional duties 
and competencies consistent with the position may be required.  At 
management’s discretion, positions in this title may necessitate non-
traditional and changeable work schedules, off-site investigation or 
research, periodic travel, and the acquisition and application of 
new technology skills.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE.
					
					
					

Position will remain open until 9/8/9999 12:00 PM.