STEM Outreach Coordinator - Vincennes, United States - Vincennes University

Description

Location :
Vincennes, IN

Job Type:
Full-Time Administrative & Professional Staff

Job Number:
College/Division: Social Science Division
Opening Date: 02/01/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescription Vincennes University is seeking applicants for the STEM Outreach Coordinator. This is a full-time professional staff position.

This newly-created position fills an important role in Vincennes University's (VU) strategic plan to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education programming focused on K-8 students.

VU has partnered with Purdue Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) to implement Design and Innovation (D&I)

Studios located in elementary and middle schools throughout southwest Indiana.

D&I Studios provide access to authentic, hands-on STEM education by offering schools, educators and students hands-on learning experiences through 3D printers, robotics, coding, electronics, engineering and science concepts.

This position will be responsible for overseeing the newly-established D&I Studio Training Center on the Vincennes University campus, as well as collaborating and overseeing our partnerships with current and future D&I Studio schools.

This position will report to the Dean of the College of Social Science, Performing Arts and Communication (SSPAC). This is a grant-funded position based in Vincennes. Continuation of the position beyond 12/31/2026 is contingent upon sustainability of the grant program. Duties and Responsibilities (may include, but not limited to the following):
Oversee VU's newly- established D&I Studio Training Center and the day-to-day operations of the center.
Initiate and establish collaborative partnerships with education and industry partners to promote VU's D&I Training Studios.

Work closely with Purdue IN-MaC and STEM Education Works, which includes, but is not limited to:

identifying additional D&I Studio sites, ensuring current D&I schools are being supported, host training opportunities and create a DOE-recognized certification for teachers.

Host professional development opportunities and/or events for D&I School teachers, VU STEM faculty and other relevant stakeholders.
Provide tours, activity sessions and/or day camps to K-8 students.
Travel to established D&I Studio sites to provide ongoing support.
Collaborate with Purdue IN-MaC and state agencies on STEM certification options for teachers.

Collect and analyze relevant data; assess progress and effectiveness of studios; provide updates and progress reports on related activities to management.

Serve on relevant institutional and community committees/boards that build partnerships and promote VU's commitment to STEM Education at the K-8 level and beyond.

Participate in campus STEM Education initiatives.

Work with the Education Department faculty to integrate the STEM principles of the D&I Studios into the Education Program curriculum.

Lead marketing efforts related to VU's D&I Studios including but not limited to:
managing social media, developing informational material and coordinating with External Relations on relevant media opportunities.

Work directly with relevant VU departments, including but not limited to:
Grants Department, Accounting Department, Procurement Office, Budgeting Office, University Events and External Relations. Required and Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education, STEM, or related field. Master's degree preferred in education, STEM, or related field. Ability to plan, model, coach, and provide feedback to improve teaching and learning. Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills. Experience with STEM related K-8 curriculum design and lesson development, preferred. Prior experience teaching K-8 science, math, technology or elementary education, preferred. At Vincennes University we recognize that our group health insurance is a key component of our total compensation package. Vincennes University uses Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to offer comprehensive health and dental coverage to our full-time employees.

In addition to the health and dental coverage, VU provides a Basic Life Policy and Retirement Plan {defined contribution 403(b)} for all full-time employees, as well as a variety of voluntary coverages like optional life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and long-term disability.

Vincennes University is also proud to provide our plan members with a Wellness Program and full use of the University Primary Care Center.

For more information about our employee benefits,