Education Program Coordinator
Education Program Coordinator
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 38300 - 55500
1 Vacancy
Job Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Eberly College of Science (ECoS) Office of Science Outreach is seeking an Education Program Coordinator Intermediate Support to join our team. This position reports to the Director of Science Outreach.
The successful candidate should in collaboration expect to contribute to the following:
Program Support and Coordination: Assist with the planning advertising and implementation of the offices diverse outreach programs. This includes ScienceU summer camps ENVISION: STEM Career Day Supporting Young Women event HauntedU ExplorationU afterschool programs and other on and offcampus STEM events. Responsibilities include coordinating with outreach partners tracking and organizing staff/volunteers securing facilities ordering and purchasing supplies and materials administering surveys following youth safety and compliance protocols managing onsite activities during the programs and writing a final report or summary for each event.
External Funding Coordination: Assist the director with seeking external funding including writing grant proposals and interfacing with corporate sponsors and donors. Assist the director with complying with all grant requirements including submitting external reimbursement requests providing midterm progress reports and submitting final reports. Help prepare broader impacts budget sections of Eberly faculty grants based on prior years expenses.
Program Assessment: Development and implementation of assessment mechanisms; production of relevant reports and data for stakeholders. Assess program efficacy through surveys and interviews with participants and volunteers/employees. Analyze programmatic feedback from the offices programs to drive future improvement.
Office Operations: Help maintain and improve quality efficiency and accuracy of service for all programs and office operations. Maintain youth safety through organizing volunteer and employee clearances and trainings. Procure inventory organize and distribute supplies and services for Science Outreach and its programs/events. In collaboration with the Administrative Assistant successfully manage registration documentation and data using youth registration system. Manage and coordinate hiring of parttime employees and arrange supplemental pay for faculty and staff who participate in ScienceU summer camps.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Director.
Qualifications:
Prior work in supporting or implementing scienceoriented outreach or education programs for diverse audiences is preferred.
Outstanding interpersonal organizational learning and communication abilities (both verbal and written).
Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office.
Ability to adjust to a changing schedule particularly during intense summer programs in June July and August.
Capability to work both independently and as an effective member of a team.
Ability to multitask and respond professionally in stressful situations.
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: NoneAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please upload a resume and cover letter detailing your experience in developing and implementing science programs communicating science with diverse audiences managing complex projects and how you can benefit our team
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $38300.00 $55500.00.Salary Structure Additional information on Penn States salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for fulltime employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
