Outreach and Broadening Participation Senior Coordinator for CBIKS (Hybrid or Remote Opportunity)

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Coordinator to lead outreach and broadening participation efforts within a dynamic research center. This hybrid or remote opportunity involves overseeing impactful activities that enhance educational access and community engagement. The role requires a blend of strategic planning, mentorship, and relationship-building skills to foster a diverse and inclusive environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation while supporting early-career professionals and community initiatives. If you are driven to make a difference and thrive in collaborative settings, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in outreach and community engagement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee broader impacts activities and strategic plans for education and participation.
• Coordinate mentorship and skill-building activities for early-career cohorts.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Master's or PhD in relevant fields

Job description

Outreach and Broadening Participation Senior Coordinator for CBIKS (Hybrid or Remote Opportunity)

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About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450 acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives. It offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges.

Job Summary

The NSF Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (NSF CBIKS) seeks a Senior Coordinator to oversee broader impacts activities, including broadening participation, education, and knowledge transfer. Responsibilities include mentorship and skill development for postdocs and graduate students, community-building and cultural competency training, youth and community engagement design, and outreach strategy coordination.

Essential Functions

1. Oversees NSF CBIKS’s Broader Impacts staff in implementing strategic plans for education, participation, and knowledge transfer, including research development, metrics, reporting, and evaluation.
2. Provides leadership to CBIKS Directors, Leadership Circle, and research groups to ensure strategic plan implementation and research progress.
3. Integrates broadening participation goals into research, education, and outreach activities, coordinating planning, metrics, reporting, dissemination, and evaluation per NSF requirements.
4. Coordinates mentorship and skill-building activities for early-career cohorts, including trainings and network events.
5. Develops training and communication materials on braiding methodologies, cultural competency, and science communication.
6. Assists in seeking and applying for external funding to support outreach and participation goals.
7. Designs recruitment and research engagement strategies across institutions.
8. Develops outreach and network-building strategies, with evaluation tools to assess and improve outcomes.
9. Builds strong relationships within NSF CBIKS to support goals and foster a positive center culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, natural sciences, education, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills; experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Experience with outreach and public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in relevant fields.
• At least two years supervisory experience.
• Experience in community-based participatory research and working with Indigenous communities.
• Program development and evaluation experience.

Additional Details

• Term-limited position, contingent on grant funding.
• May supervise graduate and undergraduate assistants.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Salary

• Level 27, Exempt.

Application Instructions

Upload your cover letter, resume, and completed application. References will be checked at the final interview stage. Provide contact info for at least three references. The position remains open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.

UMass Amherst is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and complies with all applicable laws and policies.