Senior Staff Assistant

7629BR

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

NTID Information and Computing Studies

Job Responsibilities

Please note: This is a grant funded position with a strong possibility of funding through 2026. The current round of funding will end on July 31, 2023. A renewal grant proposal is currently being reviewed by NSF which if funded, will end on July 31, 2026.

To provide administrative support to DeafTEC in all aspects of general center administration and grant management, budget monitoring, and reporting. Support provided to the DeafTEC directors and PI's (Principal Investigators) includes: meeting and document preparation, travel arrangements, financial reconciliations, event logistics and planning, and maintaining records.
DeafTEC: Technical Education Center for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education Resource Center (award #1902474) established at RIT in 2011. The goal of DeafTEC is to increase the number of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in highly skilled technician jobs in which there continues to be underrepresentation and underutilization of such individuals in the workplace. DeafTEC serves as a national resource for high schools and community colleges that educate deaf and hard-of-hearing students in STEM-related programs and for employers hiring deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with event planning and arranging travel for large groups of people
• Demonstrated expertise in managing work in a complex, fast-moving office environment
• Familiarity with Deaf culture and with American Sign Language (ASL)
• Strong computer and internet research skills
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills, detail oriented, and ability to coordinate and follow through on tasks, work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others
• Sign language skills or the willingness to learn ASL

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with federal grants budgets preferred. 

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

Information and Computing Studies (support by the NSF DeafTEC grant) at NTID

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 [email protected] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.