Coordinator, STEM Outreach

Coordinator, STEM Outreach

Summary of Position

Provides coordination and leadership at the Williamson Innovation Park for STEM activities relating to K-12 access and community outreach. Organizes activities aimed at building a pipeline of STEM-interested students and promoting STEM careers and educational opportunities at YSU. Ensures the daily function of operations and services related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Works under general supervision and may make some work procedural decisions which do not contravene policies; generally, determines work sequences (which task comes first) within any department/divisional guidelines.

Position Information

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.

• Develops and staffs regularly scheduled programming to take place at the Williamson Innovation Park with the goal of engaging the community in STEM-themed education.

• Promotes educational and training opportunities available at Youngstown State University with the goal of developing a pipeline from engagement at the Williamson Innovation Park to enrollment at YSU.

• Assists in the development of educational activities and curriculum for day camps and summer camps; provides staffing support for camps.

• Supports the efforts of the STEM Outreach and Scholarships staff with events and programming, generally.

• Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of overall programs and/or services as assigned.

• Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of overall goals and objectives.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.

• Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review related to programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components.

• Prepares for and attends events.

• Assists with training new hires.

• Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

• Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

• Work Schedule: Twelve-month, 20 hours per week. Flexible scheduling Monday-Saturday based on programming. Saturday and occasional evening availability is required.

• Location: Youngstown

• Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.

• Reports to: Director, Outreach and Scholarships

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid driver’s license. First-aid and CPR training.

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: university policies and procedures; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives; department/division policies and procedures; workplace safety practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management.

Skill in: use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division.

Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one task to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree; and one year of related experience; OR associate degree with a minimum of two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree in education, curriculum development or design, or a STEM field. Three or more years of related experience including one year working in a middle or high school setting. Curriculum planning and classroom management experience. Experience and comfort presenting to groups of 25 or more.

Physical Requirements

• In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

• Light: work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, requiring: walking or standing to a significant degree; sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight or the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.)

• At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.