Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) Education Specialist

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Under general direction, designs, develops, coordinates, and presents hands-on anatomical demonstrations and distant learning educational programs as part of the Adventure in Medicine and Science (AIMS) community outreach program; oversees specimen acquisition, transport, storage, and care for AIMS programs; assists with audiovisual needs, facilitation of preparation, and participation in workshop and rental laboratories for PASE programs.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Develops and coordinates on-site and distant learning community outreach programs for middle and high school students; serves as instructor for AIMS programs and other hands-on cadaver dissections and workshops; assists in planning and production of anatomical and surgical training education for distance learning and in-person programs while demonstrating competency in communication of human and animal anatomical knowledge, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service skills.
• Manages and maintains the audiovisual and distance learning needs for AIMS educational programs; oversees laboratory preparation and assistance for AIMS programs.
• Monitors conditions of specimens; provides routine care and oversees proper storage of specimens; assures specimen availability and prepares paperwork to obtain specimens for AIMS programs.
• Work in collaboration with AIMS Coordinator to ensure program needs are met. As needed, serves as a backup to support coordinator for AIMS related tasks such as scheduling and coordinating programs, communicating with program attendees, etc.
• Travels to various local and regional locations to present programs to school and community groups.
• As part of a rotating group of PASE coordinators, serve as an onsite manager for PASE events including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of education program development and delivery
• Knowledge of new technologies with application to education, including audiovisual and projection equipment
• Ability to conduct training programs/seminars/workshops
• Customer Service and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with disparate audiences
• (teachers, students, parents, staff)
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to organize time, projects, details, maintain schedules, and work independently
• Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software
• Ability to travel/drive to off-site locations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree; supplemented with three (3) years of related work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Background in science education or clinical experience.

Function

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.