Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Supporst the implementation and coordination of K-12, teacher, and undergraduate outreach and summer education programs, including Junior Science Cafes, PME City Colleges of Chicago Program, REU, TeachQuantum, and more.
- 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.
- Works collaboratively with educational training and outreach partners across the university on program development, including training programs and professional development opportunities.
- Participates in the development and implementation of sustainable and evidence-based URM recruitment strategies. Actively engage and build understanding on issues that impact underrepresented groups in STEM. Ensures that communications and outreach efforts promote an inclusive environment for all.
- Supports timely communications around outreach opportunities, summer programs, events, and activities (website, newsletter, email).
- Works with PME and university communications teams to promote and highlight outreach and educational training programming.
- Develops and maintains active relationships with the Office of Civic Engagement, local K-12 schools, and education and outreach initiatives on campus, locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Monitors budgets for outreach and summer programs.
- Prepares program communications, including creating and coordinating dissemination of program materials.
- Evaluates and documents performance of programs, making or recommending improvements when appropriate.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate degree, preferably in education and or a STEM-related field.
Experience:
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating outreach programming.
- Experience working in or with Chicago Public Schools, the City Colleges of Chicago, and/or other institutions or organizations serving URM student populations.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership skills along with at least 3-5 years of progressively increasing project management and educational outreach experience.
- Collaboration experience to facilitate work within a broad network of colleagues across disciplines, departments, and community partners.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Familiarity with STEM subject matter within the context of K-12 education and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards.
- Familiarity with and/or a strong interest in advancing the scientific endeavor through education, engagement, and access.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and cultivate positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the general public.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills and interest in building strong collaborations.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated commitment to an outreach educational mission focusing on equitable access to opportunities and broadening participation in STEM.
- Demonstrated ability to distill and communicate complex STEM concepts and information to a variety of audiences, including the general public.
- Proven ability to respond to and collaborate with diverse constituencies.
- Demonstrated ability to organize information in ways that promote accessibility and usability.
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, towards mission-based goals.
- Ability to manage several projects at the same time, anticipating challenges and using resources effectively, and with a vision for short- and long-term planning and implementation.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on cultural responsiveness and social justice.
- Possess vision and creativity to develop and implement innovative ideas.
- Ability to leverage collaborative teamwork and mutual support to achieve goals.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions, and works well in group problem-solving situations.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently and on a deadline.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References List (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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