Robotics Program Support Coordinator

Robotics Program Support Coordinator

Position Information Job Title: Robotics Program Support Coordinator Position Class Type: Regular Position Type: Staff Other Position Information

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Position Status: Part-time

If Part Time, hours per week

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Preferred Qualifications

• High school education or higher
• Competitive robotics experience is a plus but not required
• Event coordination experience is a plus

Job Specific Required Qualifications

• Organized and Efficient
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office
• Computer literacy
• Good communicator (listening, speaking, and writing)
• Detail oriented
• Creative
• Friendly demeanor
• Moderate physical labor required

Posting Information

Posting Number: SP00489 Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This role is planned for an average of 20 hours a week. However, some weeks will require less hours, while others require more. Due to some evening or weekend events, the day to day schedule is flexible.

Job Duties

Percent of total time 40

Duties

• Administrative Assistance to Robotics Center Staff

• Secure quotes

• Process orders

• Process marketing requests

• Campus room reservations

• Robotics Center Calendar integrated with Campus Events

• Secure meal vouchers for events

• Schedule campus tours for robotic events

• Other duties as assigned

• Percent of total time 10

Duties

• Robotics Pre-college Camps

• Prepare dates, camp descriptions, fees for Slate entry

• Track camp supply needs

• Secure dormitory rooms

• Secure meal vouchers

• Schedule activity providers

• Schedule campus tours

• Schedule admissions presentations

• Prepare RA’s and camp assistants

• Secure and print consent & release forms

• Other duties as assigned

• Percent of total time 30

Duties

• Robotic Event/Competition Support

• Secure needed volunteers

• Branded Kettering and sponsor signage is set up

• Opening ceremony includes sponsor videos, bios, etc.

• Secure hotel rooms for approved key volunteers

• Operate registration and recruitment tables

• Volunteer snacks, beverages, snack and meal vouchers, and coupons distributed

• Secure coffee and food trucks

• Assist with event set up and tear down

• Other duties as assigned

• Percent of total time 20

Duties

• Judge Advisor Role for Competitions
• Complete Judge Advisor training for VEX & RECF
• Assemble volunteer judges
• Hold virtual meeting for volunteer judges to review judging process
• Coordinate and operate remote judging of team notebooks
• Coordinate and operate in-person judging interviews and deliberations at the event
• Lead the awards presentation at events
• Other duties as assigned