Iona University seeks applicants for the Director of CSTEP on its New Rochelle campus. CSTEP (Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program) is a New York State Department of Education grant-funded program. The goal of CSTEP is to increase the number of students from under-represented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields. CSTEP provides academic enrichment and co-curricular experiences to students pursuing STEM and professional programs.
The Director is responsible for the comprehensive administration and strategic direction of the CSTEP program, ensuring alignment with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) goals and regulations. The Director leads and coordinates efforts toward program development, compliance, student support, budget management, and institutional collaboration.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure program compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) CSTEP goals, regulations, and procedures.
Maintain open communication with the NYSED Program Officer.
Coordinate the collection and compilation of data for NYSED and university-mandated reports.
Complete and submit interim and final reports to NYSED promptly.
Work collaboratively with institutional offices (e.g., Finance, Grants, and Sponsored Programs) to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate reporting.
Report directly to the Assistant Vice President of Student Success, with dotted line to the Office of the Provost.
Manage the program budget per NYSED grant guidelines and university policies.
Work with finance and administrative staff to ensure appropriate allocation and tracking of funds.
Coordinate co-curricular programming and activities with department chairs, faculty advisors, Student Life, and Career Development.
Collaborate with the CSTEP Advisory Board, Faculty Coordinator, and Faculty Advisors to develop, plan, and implement academic and career development programming, including seminars, workshops, mentoring, and career conferences.
Recruit and admit eligible undergraduate and graduate students into the program.
Assist students with identifying and applying for scholarships, internships, and financial support.
Support students in selecting and applying to graduate and professional programs in STEM, health-related, and licensed professions.
Coordinate on-site and off-site student internships, shadowing, and research opportunities.
Collaborate with CSTEP and STEP Directors in the Mid-Hudson Region.
Participate in statewide CSTEP/STEP committees and initiatives.
Coordinate student participation in the CSTEP Statewide Student Conference and plan CSTEP-sponsored conferences such as Mentoring and STEM Career Conferences.
Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection and continuous improvement practices.
Participate in professional development opportunities, such as APACS conferences and NYSED-sponsored trainings.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a CSTEP-related field, public administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in higher education, program administration, or grant-funded programs.
Demonstrated experience with budget oversight and regulatory compliance.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in STEM education.
Preferred
Master's Degree in CSTEP-related field, public administration, or a related discipline.
Experience and knowledge of student opportunity programs preferred.
Experience in creating, delivering, and assessing programming about students' academic, professional, and personal growth
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Iona University/EEO language
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation's best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona's LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.
Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.
Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.