Senior Staff Assistant-NTID Counseling & Academic Advising Services

7251BR

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

NTID Counseling & Academic Advising Services

Job Summary

This position is under NTID Counseling & Academic Advising Services (CAAS) and reports to the Director of CAAS. Work with the Director and the members of this department. 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Director and department members
  • Acquire & compile data
  • Order office supplies and monitor equipment
  • Handle logistics (reporting, events, etc.)
• Assign counselors/academic advisors to all NTID students
  • Monitor assignments and caseload distribution
• Support student, families, and community inquiries/referrals
• Handle confidential student related files and personnel paperwork
• Support Registrar-related form submissions
• Manage department budget
  • Online finacial system, procurement card, journal entries, PCMs, etc.
• Assist Career Coordinator with career assessment management (send and run reports)

Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s or Equivalent Experience
• 3-5 years experience

Skills:

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or higher education related software
• Proficiency in American Sign Language
• Strong written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Budget/bookkeeping skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Required Minimum Education Level

Associates or Equivalent Experience

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you’ll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Department/College Description

NTID Counseling & Academic Advising Services is responsible for providing academic advising, personal counseling, and career counseling to Deaf and hard of hearing students. Please visit https://www.rit.edu/ntid/caas for more information.

NTID is one of the nine colleges of Rochester Institute of Technology. More than 1,100 deaf or hard of hearing students come to campus every year to take advantage of the benefits of an RIT/NTID education. The opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing students at RIT/NTID are unmatched by any university in the world. Career-focused programs that reflect the needs of today’s employers, work experience gained through the university’s cooperative education program, faculty who specialize in educating deaf and hard-of-hearing students, outstanding graduation and job placement rates, and unparalleled access and support services all set RIT/NTID apart.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Commitment To Safety

COVID 19: Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the RIT Safety Plan . Information on the responsibility for each employee can be found on the RIT Ready website. As per the RIT Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , all university employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Vaccination exemptions may be granted: (1) to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or disability; (2) on the basis of an employee’s sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, or (3) to employees who are fully remote and sign an Employee Attestation stating that they will not be on campus for any reason, nor will they participate in any in-person university-sponsored activities.