STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) Pathways Coordinator

Southwestern-Oregon-Community-College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay seeks a part-time STEAM Pathways Coordinator (0.78 FTE) to develop and facilitate STEAM and Career Pathways programming across Coos Bay and Curry campuses. This role provides administrative support, coordinates events, and helps promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

A two-tier focus on student support, outreach, and reporting aligns with grant requirements; an Associate’s Degree and three years of clerical experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent.
• Three years of clerical support experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Experience with reading and applying Federal regulations and grants materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for STEAM and career pathways programs on Coos and Curry campuses.
• Create professional correspondence, reports, forms, flyers, memoranda, and other materials.
• Maintain manual and computerized record keeping systems (spreadsheets, database, reports).
• Coordinate activities for participants, faculty and staff, including travel arrangements, conference registration, and promotional materials.
• Prepare and process requisitions and check requests for program expenditures.
• Assist in preparing federal, institutional, and grant reports; assist in grant documents.
• Liaise between STEAM programs, college personnel, and vendors for events.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading and applying regulations

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and cultural competency

Analytical skills

Technical literacy

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets / Database

Job description

Develops and facilitates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and Career Pathways programming and engagement at all levels impacted by the college community. Serves as resource providing information and assistance to students, staff and the public. Perform various administrative support tasks for STEAM and career pathways programs for both Coos and Curry campuses.

This position is currently open until 11:59 pm on September 27th, 2026.

This position is only open to internal applicants (currently employed Classified employees).

Internal candidates are interviewed and considered prior to any external candidates in accordance with the current Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Administrative Program Support (approx. 40% of Time)

1. Provide administrative support for the STEAM and career pathways programs on both Coos and Curry campuses. Create professional quality correspondence, reports, forms, flyers, memoranda, and other materials. Promote interdisciplinary communications and collaborations between faculty for outreach and other academic endeavors.
2. Responsible for creating, revising, and maintaining both manual and computer record keeping systems (including spreadsheets, database, and specialized reports).
3. Assist in the planning and coordination of activities for both participants, faculty, and staff, including processing financial forms, travel arrangements, conference registration, and production of promotional materials.
4. Prepare and process requisitions and check requests for program expenditures.
5. In collaboration with the Director, prepare federal, institutional, and other statistical reports. Assist in the preparation of grant documents to ensure continued funding.
6. Act as liaison between the STEAM programs, college personnel and appropriate vendors for event coordination.
7. Connect faculty to grant opportunities when available to facilitate student projects.
8. Assist with departmental recruiting and establish contact with current, former and incoming students for STEAM programs.
9. Assist the Deans of Instruction to ensure Perkins grant regulations are met. Assist in coordination of faculty professional learning communities.

STEAM Student Support (approx. 30% of Time)

1. Mentor student researchers through the SPEAR group.
2. Connect students to STEAM scholarship/internship/research opportunities.
3. Connect students to resources both internal and external to better facilitate student success.
4. Collaborate with our Oregon Space Grant and Oregon Sea Grant partners to facilitate student engagement and participation as well as lower barriers to entry for related programs.
5. Facilitate student opportunities to conduct outreach, present project results, and share academic experiences throughout the college and broader community.

STEAM and CTE Outreach Development and Planning (approx. 15% of Time)

1. Work with partner organizations, faculty, students, and community members to facilitate planning and execution of STEAM and CTE outreach events.
2. Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff on themes and activities for STEAM and CTE events.
3. Facilitate media and promotion for STEAM and CTE events.
4. Oversee registration and documentation of participants in STEAM and CTE events where applicable.
5. Complete all necessary reporting to required parties.
6. Provide support for high school outreach activities, including College 101 and Skills Day.

Arts and humanities program support (approx. 15% of Time)

1. Collaborate with the Office of Instruction as well as local and regional agencies to bring art opportunities to campus.
2. Collaborate with the Office of Instruction to determine usage of Eden Gallery space and other potential spaces for art on campus.
3. Serve as a liaison between faculty and administration to develop and refine the college lecture series across multiple disciplines.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s Degree or equivalent.

Three (3) years of experience in a clerical support position.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (spelling, grammar), using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to read, review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, federal regulations, professional literature, and other related materials pertaining to federal grants.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work within time deadlines with a high level of accuracy using independent judgment.
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and convey messages.
• Exhibit a high level of technology literacy, including knowledge of retail systems and computer software and hardware. Ability to use internet searching, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed. Able to learn and function in the College’s information management system and learn new software as needed.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities. Ability to model and ensure diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping/accounting procedures and computer applications of these procedures.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to create innovative solutions to space management requirements.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping/accounting procedures and computer applications of these procedures.
• Ability to work varied hours including some evenings and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience in an educational setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

N/A

• JOB TITLE: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) Pathways Coordinator
• LOCATION: Coos Bay Campus
• FTE: .78 FTE (20-31 hours per week)
• ORGANIZATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College
• PAY LEVEL: F (Steps 1-5 for initial placement)
• EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Attached
• REPORTS TO: LIFT Grant Project Administrator
• CLASSIFICATION: Classified
• REVISION DATE: May 2025

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

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