STEM Outreach Coordinator for Youth Programs

Michigan Technological University; Atlantic Mine (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coordinator of the Center for Educational Outreach at Michigan Technological University leads high-impact educational outreach programs, with a focus on Summer Youth Programs. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to design engaging curricula and activities that advance the university's mission.

Responsibilities include developing new K-12 initiatives, coordinating program logistics, managing recruitment and training, and delivering outstanding service to students,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Active First Aid/CPR certification.
• At least two years of experience working directly with K-12 youth in an educational setting.
• Experience supervising college-aged student employees and leaders.
• Experience planning and executing events.
• Willingness to travel and work nontraditional hours.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Assist CEO team with coordination and execution of Summer Youth Programs and related activities.
• Develop innovative programs for K-12 youth to support career discovery.
• Coordinate program development, applications, logistics, and evaluation.
• Plan recruitment strategies for precollegestudent enrollment.
• Coordinate Lead Staff training and orientation.
• Oversee recruitment, interviewing, training, and supervision of staff.
• Assist with program marketing, including materials and social media.
• Provide exceptional customer service to students, teachers, parents and partners.
• Prepare reports on program impact, reach, budgets.
• Support strategic planning and new outreach initiatives.
• Work nontraditional hours and travel occasionally.
• Participate in safety training and university improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety compliance and background checks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Oral/written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Cross-cultural communication

Safety training

Background checks

Nontraditional hours

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Active First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

CampDoc software

Google Suite

Banner

Qualtrics

WebFOCUS

Presentation software

Job description

The Coordinator of the Center for Educational Outreach at Michigan Technological University leads high-impact educational outreach programs, with a focus on Summer Youth Programs. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to design engaging curricula and activities that advance the university's mission.

Responsibilities include developing new K-12 initiatives, coordinating program logistics, managing recruitment and training, and delivering outstanding service to students,