STEM Outreach & Partnerships Coordinator

The California State University; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation leave

Sick leave

15 holidays

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for a on-site Project & Outreach Coordinator in the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering. The role supports grant-funded STEM outreach, partnerships with K-12 districts, community colleges, and industry, and coordinates transfer initiatives.

Under supervision, you will plan events, recruit participants, develop outreach materials, and manage data and reports to meet grant objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in education, public administration, communications, STEM, business administration, higher education administration, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, outreach, grant-funded programs, student services, community engagement, partnership development, or higher education administration.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously and working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate STEM outreach events serving K-12 students, community college students, teachers, families, and community partners.
• Coordinate STEM career exploration activities, including employer presentations, career panels, site visits, demonstrations, and other activities that introduce participants to STEM educational pathways, occupations, and workforce expectations.
• Organize workshops, summer programs, STEM Days, Roadrunner Science Fridays, Healthcare Career Nights, Engineering Day, and similar initiatives for K–12 students, community college students, teachers, families, and community partners. Monitor planning deadlines, confirm participation by presenters and partners, and resolve routine scheduling and logistical issues.
• Recruit participants for grant-funded programs.
• Coordinate participation of peer mentors and student ambassadors by communicating program expectations, arranging orientation or training, scheduling assignments, providing outreach materials, monitoring completion of assigned activities, and referring performance or conduct concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Develop outreach materials and communication strategies. Tailor information to the intended audience, coordinate required reviews and approvals, and verify that published information is accurate and current.

Skills

Regular attendance

Outreach knowledge

Grant management

Partnership development

Project coordination

Data reporting

MS Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Zoom

Presentation skills

Customer service

Diplomacy

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Time management

Computer skills

University infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Project management software

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for a on-site Project & Outreach Coordinator in the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering. The role supports grant-funded STEM outreach, partnerships with K-12 districts, community colleges, and industry, and coordinates transfer initiatives.

Under supervision, you will plan events, recruit participants, develop outreach materials, and manage data and reports to meet grant objectives.