Coordinator, STEM Outreach

Coordinator, STEM Outreach

Salary
$18,280.00 - $22,000.00 Annually

Location
Youngstown, Ohio

Job Type
Professional Administrative

Job Number

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Center for Workforce Educ & Innov

Bargaining Unit Status
Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit

Salary Grade
XF (A3)

Full-time Equivalency
0.50

Additional Information
This position is contingent upon the University’s continuing receipt of funds from an external source adequate to fully support the appointment.

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 ures 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.

• 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.

Computer and all other standard office equipment.

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

May exercise supervision over student employees.

Director, Outreach and Scholarships - STEM

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

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…