Senior Educational Outreach Coordinator

Pritzker School Of Molecular Engineering Senior Educational Outreach Coordinator

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) was established in May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME's rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the University of Chicago's unique partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is the first new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering.

In the next phase of growth as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the forefront, while training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs.

The PME Senior Educational Outreach Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of supplemental education and training programs for research-related educational outreach and summer education programs. They work directly with the Senior Associate Dean and the Assistant Dean of Education and Outreach to develop program goals and to achieve the broader impacts that are sought in research grant applications.

This is a role for someone who thrives at the nexus of strategy and execution, equally comfortable crafting a community engagement vision and making it happen on the ground. They facilitate and coordinate outreach efforts and community relations strategies, including hosting and/or coordinating outreach events multiple times each month, managing the logistics and coordination of implementing summer programs and supporting the training of students to engage in outreach and summer program teaching and mentoring.

They support the evaluation and assessment of outreach programming, as well as the implementation of the communication strategy for education and outreach, such as maintain PME website content, social media, written communications, and promotional materials. They support and maintain collaborative partnerships with the campus, local, state, and national organizations. They work in collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean and the Assistant Dean of Education and Outreach in implementing policy and procedures for PME Outreach.

• Supports the implementation and coordination of K-12, teacher, and undergraduate outreach and summer education programs, including Junior Science Cafes, No Small Matter Molecular Engineering Fair, PME City Colleges of Chicago Program, REU, Teach Quantum, and more, ensuring each program runs smoothly and achieves its educational goals.
• Leads the scheduling and organization of program logistics for outreach events, educational training workshops, and summer programs with faculty, students, staff, and partners within and outside of the University.
• Partners in coordinating, implementing, and evaluating supplemental education programs for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, including science communications and mentor training programs.
• Builds and maintains productive partnerships with educational training and outreach teams across the University, contributing to the development of new programs, training initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of sustainable and evidence-based URM recruitment strategies. Actively engages and builds understanding on issues that impact underrepresented groups in STEM. Ensures that communications and outreach efforts promote an inclusive environment for all.
• Drives timely, clear communication about outreach opportunities, summer programs, events, and activities across all channels, including the PME website, newsletters, and email outreach.
• Works with PME and University communications teams to promote and highlight outreach and educational training…