PATH Program Assistant

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

PATH Success Coaches will play a key role in supporting our Pathways for Advancing and Thriving in Higher Education (PATH) Program students funded by the U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG). For more information about New York Tech’s PATH Program, visit https://www.nyit.edu/news/articles/a-new-path-for-student-success/#:~:text=Pictured:%20Pathways%20for%20Advancing%20and%20Thriving%20in%20Higher%20Education%20(PATH

Position Duration: This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, grant-funded through June 30, 2028. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

• Provide administrative assistance to the Associate Director of Student Success Programs and PATH Program Manager in planning, organizing, and executing program activities, outreach, and meetings.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for PATH program inquiries, emails, and phone calls.
• Assist PATH Coaches with proactive outreach and communication to PATH students; respond to students’ questions, concerns and needs.
• Maintain organized program records, including participant data, attendance records, and other relevant documentation; Gain proficiency with New York Tech’s student success software and reports.
• Assist in managing program resources, including materials, supplies, and technology necessary for program implementation.
• Manage on- and off-campus event logistics including scheduling, ordering of goods, coordinating hospitality, reserving space, purchasing tickets, and day-of coordination.
• Provide on-site support during program events, workshops, and meetings.
• Assist with logistics related to the second-year experience course (taught by PATH Success Coaches), focusing on study skills, time management, goal setting, and academic strategies.
• Develop flyers and marketing material; create and manage events using CampusGroups; ensure website content is up to date.
• Support annual recruitment of new students into the program.
• Occasional travel to the NYC campus required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One to three years of experience working with college students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse audiences.
• Experience working with underserved students and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity preferred.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience with meeting coordination and budgets preferred.
• Competency in using standard office software (Microsoft Office suite, Google-suite) and the ability to learn new technology.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of  generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.