Education and Outreach Coordinator - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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Description

Job Posting Title:
Education and Outreach Coordinator

  • Hiring Department:
Department of Integrative Biology

  • Position Open To:
All Applicants

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40

  • FLSA Status:
Exempt

  • Earliest Start Date:
Jun 15, 2024

  • Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jun 14, 2025

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Location:


UT MAIN CAMPUS

  • Job Details:
General Notes

The initial assignment is for one year from initial hire date, renewable for additional one-year periods. This position will include a full-time benefits package.


In addition to a CV/resume and contact information for two references, the applicant should submit a 1-2 page cover letter that describes their experiences in project management/coordination, paleontology research, STEM education, and education/outreach.

This position requires travel both internationally and domestically. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required, especially during fieldwork and outreach events.

Purpose


Furthermore, the educational component of this project seeks to build STEM research capacity and literacy by providing project participants with authentic, place-based, and community-engaged research experiences.

Specifically, we will train an international team of undergraduate students in paleontology research methods and work with local partners in Jamaica to develop curriculum in the biological and geological sciences for primary and secondary school audiences.

These materials will be distributed to teachers and students through STEM summer camps and workshops held with project partners in Negril, Jamaica and at the University of the West Indies-Mona.


The successful applicant will perform advanced program administration and coordination to achieve the research and educational outreach objectives of the project.

They will work closely with the PI to recruit and train undergraduates research assistants from the University of Texas at Austin and two universities in Jamaica (the University of the West Indies-Mona and the University of Technology, Jamaica).

They will help co-organize outreach events, including workshops and STEM summer camps, with stakeholders in Jamaica. They will also participate in paleontological excavations, visits to museum collections, and curriculum development.


Responsibilities:


  • Perform logístical preparations for field seasons and outreach programming in Jamaica.
  • Participate in education and outreach programming in Jamaica and Texas
  • Participate in vertebrate paleontology fieldwork and museum collections visit to assist project personnel in data collection
  • Assist with curriculum development and project website maintenance
  • Assist with recruitment and training of project personnel, including supervising students


Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Geology, or Science Education.- Excellent written and oral communication skills.- At least 1 year of experience in vertebrate paleontology research.- At least 1 year of experience in teaching and science communication, including but not limited to the development of educational material for K-12 audiences.- A valid driver's license and an ability to engage in moderately strenuous all-weather outdoor activity.- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree or an equivalent (i.e. 2 or more years of experience in paleontology research).- Experience working in cave environments.- Experience working in museum collections, particularly photographing and 3D scanning natural history specimens.

Driving Required

Salary Range

$38,000 - $46,500

Working Conditions- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)- May work in all weather conditions- May work in extreme temperatures- May work around chemical fumes- May work around standard office conditions- May work around biohazards- May work around chemicals- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation- Use of manual dexterity- Climbing of stairs- Climbing of ladders- Lifting and moving

Work Shift- This position requires travel both internationally and domestically.- Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required, especially during fieldwork and outreach event

Required Materials- Resume/CV Letter of interest- A - 2 page cover letter that describes their experiences in project management/coordination, paleontology research, STEM education, and education/outreach

  • Employment Eligibility:
  • Retirement Plan Eligibility:
  • Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex
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