Coordinator, STEM Outreach

Youngstown State University; Youngstown (OH); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Youngstown State University’s Williamson Innovation Park hosts STEM activities for K-12 access and community outreach. The role coordinates programming, partners with university staff, and builds a pipeline from engagement to enrollment at YSU.

The position supports daily operations, staff development, data reporting, and event preparation while maintaining strong collaboration with student workers and departments.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; OR an associate degree with at least two years of related experience.
• Experience coordinating STEM outreach or community programs preferred.
• Strong writing and data-tracking abilities.
• Ability to work with students, staff, and volunteers.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and staffs programming at Williamson Innovation Park to engage the community in STEM-themed education.
• Coordinates daily tasks and prepares reports for supervisory review.
• Assists in training new hires and supports STEM Outreach and Scholarships activities.
• Works with supervisor and staff to schedule events and ensure smooth operations.
• Maintains records and communicates updates to stakeholders and participants.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data collection & reporting

Event planning

Staff supervision

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree with experience

Education/STEM background

Herramientas

Office software

Descripción del empleo

Provides coordination and leadership at the Williamson Innovation Park for STEM activities relating to K-12 access and community outreach. Organizes activities aimed at building a pipeline of STEM-interested students and promoting STEM careers and educational opportunities at YSU. Ensures the daily function of operations and services related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Works under general supervision and may make some work procedural decisions which do not contravene policies; generally, determines work sequences (which task comes first) within any department/divisional guidelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.

Develops and staffs regularly scheduled programming to take place at the Williamson Innovation Park with the goal of engaging the community in STEM-themed education.

Promotes educational and training opportunities available at Youngstown State University with the goal of developing a pipeline from engagement at the Williamson Innovation Park to enrollment at YSU.

Assists in the development of educational activities and curriculum for day camps and summer camps; provides staffing support for camps.

Supports the efforts of the STEM Outreach and Scholarships staff with events and programming, generally.

Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of overall programs and/or services as assigned.

Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of overall goals and objectives.

Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.

Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review related to programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components.

Prepares for and attends events.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

Assists with training new hires.

Equipment Operated

Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule

Twelve-month, 20 hours per week. Flexible scheduling Monday-Saturday based on programming. Saturday and occasional evening availability is required.

Primary Location

Youngstown

Supervision Exercised

May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to

Director, Outreach and Scholarships

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures

Valid driver’s license. First-aid and CPR training.*

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: university policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management.

Skill in: use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.

Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one task to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications

At least a bachelor’s degree; and one year of related experience; OR associate degree with a minimum of two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s or graduate degree in education, curriculum development or design, or a STEM field. Three or more years of related experience including one year working in a middle or high school setting. Curriculum planning and classroom management experience. Experience and comfort presenting to groups of 25 or more.

Physical Requirements

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Light

work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, requiring: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2)sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight or the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.)