Education Coordinator

Central State University; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, is seeking an Education Coordinator for a USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant. The role includes supervising undergraduate researchers, developing high school agricultural science curricula, and managing project-related activities.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in education or agricultural education, possess strong communication and organization skills, and be self-directed. Travel within Ohio is expected. The university is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an educational setting.
• Experience as a high school teacher or curriculum director preferred.
• Ability to travel frequently within Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Supervise undergraduate researchers involved in the project.
• Develop and disseminate high school curriculum in agricultural sciences.
• Organize in-person and virtual meetings involving educational project team members.
• Manage the project budget related to educational goals at CSU.
• Outreach to high schools with underrepresented minority populations.
• Organize workshops and outreach activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or agricultural education

Job description

The Agricultural Research and Development Program in the College of Engineering Science, Technology, and Agriculture (CESTA) at Central State University is seeking an Education Coordinator to support a USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) grant awarded to Central State University and partner institutions such as The Ohio State University, the University of Missouri, and Lincoln University.

The Education Coordinator will help accomplish all educational objectives of the USDA project, including facilitating undergraduate student internships, organizing student workshops and team activities, conducting in-person and virtual team meetings, supervising and mentoring students in lesson planning, classroom activities, and curriculum development for high school agricultural science education. The coordinator will develop curriculum modules and resource guides for dissemination to teachers, ensuring alignment with National 4‑H standards, and will support high school curriculum integration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise undergraduate researchers involved in the project.
• Develop and disseminate high school curriculum in agricultural sciences.
• Organize in-person and virtual meetings involving educational project team members.
• Manage the project budget related to the educational goals at CSU.
• Outreach to high schools with a high population of underrepresented minority students.
• Organize workshops and outreach activities.
• Assist in the integration of project objectives with on-campus summer educational activities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Self‑directed, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to travel frequently within Ohio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or agricultural education.
• Experience as a high school teacher or curriculum director.

Contact Information

Dr. Sakthi S. Kumaran, Research Associate Professor, Agricultural Research and Development Program, Central State University

Phone: 937‑376‑6561
email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Central State University is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. The university, USDA, and participating institutions are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family status, income from public assistance, political beliefs, or retaliation for civil rights activity.