Engineering Recruitment & Outreach Specialist Job Sault Sainte Marie area,Sault Ste. Marie Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Engineering & Technology Education & Outreach Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate, and execute, engineering-based outreach programs and engagement events to promote and grow LSSU’s engineering disciplines.

Partner with faculty, staff, current students, admissions, and external organizations to design and coordinate K-12, community college, and community outreach initiatives, including classroom visits, summer programs, and campus experiences. Collaborate regularly with campus partners, including Admissions, Student Life, Advancement, and the Charter School Office, to align outreach efforts and foster cross-campus collaboration.

Deliver engaging presentations, demonstrations, and workshops that inspire interest in engineering, highlighting academic pathways available through LSSU.

Develop social media, website, and printed promotional and educational materials in partnership with University Marketing to support engineering recruitment, outreach, and awareness.

Lead grant development and reporting efforts to sustain and expand outreach initiatives.

Develop and maintain relationships with K-12 educators, Career and Technical Education (CTE) coordinators, guidance counselors, and community partners to enhance pipeline development into engineering programs.

Assist with on-campus events such as engineering expos, robotics competitions, and youth science programs, representing the School and University professionally.

Assist in tracking and reporting student participation, success, feedback and program outcomes for these services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/sales, engineering, STEM discipline, or appropriate field.
Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Proficiency in social media, web, and other online platforms for outreach & engagement.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to off-campus events, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in marketing/sales, engineering, STEM discipline, or related field.>
Experience in K-12 outreach, STEM education, university engagement programs, or sales.
Lake Superior State University alumni.
Experience with grant writing or fundraising to support educational programs.
Knowledge of industry trends and workforce needs in engineering.
Ability to travel to events in the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario area, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Physical Demands:

Sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
Stand and walk for extended periods during events and outreach activities.
Lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., event supplies, promotional materials, displays).
Occasional bending, stooping, or reaching when setting up event spaces or classroom activities.
Travel locally or regionally for outreach events, meetings, and school visits.
Communicate effectively in person and virtually, both verbally and in writing.

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