Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator

Company: SUNY Maritime College
Location: Bronx
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description:SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.Job Description:The Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator will increase participation in SUNY--Maritime College's degree, professional, and community programs, especially, but not exclusively, for underrepresented groups including minorities and females. Better engaging youth and exposing them to oppo1tunities available in the maritime industries can launch them into successful maritime careers that will change the course of their lives.--

This position reports to the Waterfront Director and works with Department chairs, faculty. students and program directors in Admissions, Community Programs, Aquatics, Athletics, and Housing to enhance and promote existing public programs (Le. Maritime Adventure Splash and Boat Camp, STEM Days.--Powerboat classes, high school sailing) and develop new initiatives (i.e. STEM After School Program,--school field trips).--

Responsibilities:--

Waterfront/STEM Program Management (50%)--

Manage SUNY Maritime's Community Programs from annually scheduling and promoting courses such as our Maritime Adventure Boat and Splash Camp, Limited Masters and Safe Powerboat Handling/New York State Boating Safety classes, after--school sailing, US Sailing/US Powerboat instructor courses, and STEM programs.Support Student Activities including:--

Intercollegiate Sports:--Support the sailing and rowing teams and serve as the Waterfront liaison to the Athletic DepartmentIntramural/Recreational Activities:--Proactively develop and improve upon the delivery of a strong program of student Waterfront activities (i.e. SUP/kayaks usage, fiberglass or small engine repair class, special events)Academic:--Facilitate and provide support to faculty utilizing the Waterfront

Oversee the daily operations of the Waterfront, which includes but is not limited to athletics (sailing and crew team), academic departments, waterfront student activities, hosting collegiate and high school regattas, and Waterfront community programs such as summer camp, sailing and powerboat courses, clinics, and recreational programsCoordinate and market SUNY Maritime public programs especially STEM initiatives to the general public, local schools, and other organizations, with an emphasis on underserved populations, in New York City

Manage and train personnel for the Waterfront including instructors, student assistants, summer staff and volunteersFacilitate an active traditional and social media presence with College's Communications office

Manage and train personnel for the Waterfront including instructors, student assistants, summer staff and volunteers.Facilitate an active traditional and social media presence with College's Communications officeOversee public programs which include, but are not limited to, STEM programs, waterfront undergraduate courses and student activities, on-water athletics (sailing and crew team). and Waterfront community programs such as summer camp, sailing and powerboat courses, clinics, and recreational programs

Strategic Outreach to dramatically increase program size and scope (30%)

Develop new initiatives (Le. STEM After School Program, school field trips) with faculty, staff: and students into a cohesive set of maritime education and training paths for the public, emphasizing disadvantaged youthEnsure programs meet the needs of students and organizations that support them by strengthening working relationships with feeder schools and other organizationsDevelop more and stronger partnerships with organizations, schools, and employers who share a commitment to building educational/employment pathways to maritime careers for youth with an emphasis on disadvantaged youth

Support (20%)

Supervise safety and operational policies for the Waterfront--Assist with execution of programs and special events -as neededEnsure facilities and equipment are properly maintained and operated to support--current and long-range goals for campus and public programs--Assist the Waterfront Director and SUNY Maritime College Institutional Advancement staff in obtaining financial support (i.e. grants, donations, sponsorships, program fees) from industry, foundation, government, and individuals to sustain and significantly grow Maritime-- s STEM/public programmingSupport the success of colleagues and other duties as assigned

--Requirements:Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education. youth development or STEM related field1 ---3 years experience developing, promoting, managing and evaluating academically enriching programs, community programs and/or student activitiesEnthusiastic, outgoing. organized, willing to continually learn and improveCompetent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory or managerial experience at a school, camp, community recreation center, collegiate --level Waterfront, or similar program--3-5 years of experience teaching middle school. high school or vocational training, working in STEM education, career preparation or youth developmentAbility to fundraise (i.e. grant writing)Competitive sailing experience at collegiate level or higher, coaching and instructing experience US Sailing Level l, 2 or 3 sailing instructor/coach, Certified Basic Keelboat. Cruising orBareboat Certified InstructorUS Sailing/US Powerboat Certified Sport or Cruising Powerboat InstructorAdditional Information:Classification: The Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator--is a UUP position. The anticipated salary will be $70,000--to--$85,000--with--an outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see the--Full-Time UUP Benefits Summary). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.--

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external searches to occur simultaneously.--

Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Budget Title:--Staff Associate

Local Title:--Waterfront Program Director/STEM Outreach Coordinator

Line Number: 00116

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SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see:--http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at--(518) 474-6988--or via email at--info@goer.ny.gov.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).Application Instructions:Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit: --

Resume/CV----Cover Letter which must include the following informationStatement addressing how your--past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance--Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellenceNames and contact information of three professional references--

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. --Compensation details: 70000-85000 Yearly SalaryPI77cdc40fe786-25660-37682001

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