TES Coordinator, Outreach Programs (Stem)

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number TES2391P Home Org Name COSAM Outreach Division Name College of Sciences & Math Position Title TES Coordinator, Outreach Programs (STEM) Estimated Hours Per Week 20-25 Anticipated Length of Assignment 6 months Job Summary

Coordinates and helps implement K-12 STEM Outreach educational programs for the College of Sciences and Mathematics, with particular emphasis on Elementary Science Olympiad, State Science Olympiad, Science Café events and Invention Convention.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time

• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads

• Assistance with special projects

• Seasonal work

• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates aspects of Outreach-related educational program(s) and service(s) to include the planning, development, and execution of programs.

• Oversees and organizes event logistics that may include but are not limited to reserving space, managing program registrations, communicating event specifics with participants, campus event approval, program guides, securing vendor rentals, audiovisual needs, and event security.

• Oversees support activities for events such as set-up, catering, cleaning, breakdown, etc. ensuring the event operates without disruption.

• Establishes and evaluates successful metrics for program(s) and incorporates changes as needed in order to ensure continuous growth and success of program(s).

• Coordinates and provides hands-on training to staff and/or volunteers to ensure others are successfully maintaining the facility (if applicable) and conducting program(s) as required.

• Works in conjunction with other staff and/or volunteers to support current programs and identify new opportunities.

• May be responsible for monitoring the conditions of facility(ies) and grounds to ensure janitorial and other maintenance is performed as necessary.

• May be responsible for assisting in marketing and communication efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) discipline, OR, if you don't have a degree, 8 years of experience may be substituted.
• 2 years of experience working with youth in formal or informal education environments. A graduate degree may be substituted for experience for those who do not have any.

Physical Demands:

• Job frequently requires the following: standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, lifting up to 25 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching experience or experience working with youth, or degree in science education with teaching experience.

• Proficient with standard office computer software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Experience with educational programming and implementation

• Excellent organizational skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and interface well with the public

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $18.00 - $25.00/hour Work Hours 7:45am - 4:45pm (hours may vary) must be willing to work occasional night and weekend events. City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama Posting Date 06/20/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

• LinkedIn

• AcademicKeys

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• DiversityJobs

• HigherEdJobs

• HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)

• Indeed

• RecruitMilitary

• The Tuskegee News

• Professional organization or journal

• Veterans Assistance Services

• Disability Assistance Services

• State Employment Service

• Social Media

• AU Job Bulletin

• Notified by an Auburn employee

• College or university Career Services

• I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)

• Other

• Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University.

• Not a current Auburn employee

• Current Auburn employee in position less than one year

• Current Auburn employee in position more than one year

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) discipline, OR, 8 years of experience to substitute?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have 2 years of experience working with youth in formal or informal education environments, OR, a graduate degree in lieu of experience?

• Yes

• No