Job Information
Rochester Institute of Technology Senior Staff Assistant in Rochester, New York
8799BR
Position Title:
Senior Staff Assistant
Organization:
NTID Communication Studies & Services
Job Responsibilities:
Provide support to the department chair, faculty, and professional staff; schedule meetings on department chair’s calendar, arrange department and discipline meetings. Record meeting minutes.
Input reports and outcomes assessment information for students enrolled in speech therapy into database. Input data on satisfaction evaluations for Audiology clients; summarize data and comments at end of each semester.
Coordinate Spoken Communication Techniques and Strategies workshops that are required for NTID tenure track faculty. Prepare evaluation forms, attendance sign-ins, request interpreters, summarize feedback, prepare and mail attendance certificates to participants, and send thank you letters to presenters.
Responsible for national audiology extern and speech intern search – screen resumes, schedule interviews, maintain database of colleges that have audiology and speech programs. Ensure paperwork, parking, computer and room access is completed.
Assign students for speech-language instruction. This includes maintaining speech-language clinical records to include student sign-ups, instructor assignments, referrals from Counseling and Academic Advising Services, track end of year peer reviews, and file purging and destruction of old records.
Event coordinator.
Provide all aspects of events logistics – reserving space, catering, guest speakers, handling accommodation requests, audio/visual needs, producing nametags, RSVPs, keep track of budget, and enroll and manage payments when participants register.
Provide support for department events i.e. RIT Faculty/Staff Benefit’s Fair, Department Retreat, NTID Apple Fest.
FLSA Category:
Non-exempt
Requisition Number:
8799BR
College/Division:
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Additional Details:
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 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.
Required Minimum Education Level:
Associates or Equivalent Experience
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.
Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :
114H
Required Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs/Sheets
Ability to communicate, in-person, electronically (e-mail), and via telecommunications (phone calls, text, fax) with clients, colleagues, vendors, and outside agencies who use both English and ASL
Computer literacy/attention to detail/organized
Ability to handle interruptions and work in a team environment
ASL experience and knowledge of Deaf Culture or willingness to learn
Shift:
A
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 (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) 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).
Work Location:
Henrietta Campus — 100%
Job Summary:
Provide administrative support to the department chairperson, faculty, and professional staff of the NTID Communication Studies & Services Department.
This is a 12-month, 40-hour/week position.
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
16
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
25