STEM Outreach Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison
$55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Sep 10, 2024
Job Summary: This position in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) will support the education, outreach, and workforce development programs for CBE's federally funded research and education projects and will participate in the interdisclipinary education group of the UW-Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC). The outreach specialist will use examples of science and engineering to share the excitement and potential of the Department's cutting-edge research with K-12 and public audiences while also teaching fundamental science, technology, engineering, material science and math (STEM) concepts. This work is conducted in collaboration with researchers, teachers, students, industry partners, the greater Madison community, and other academic institutions. This position will work closely with the multiple department faculty and staff. The STEM Outreach Specialist helps organize and manage a full range of the Department's outreach events, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, after school programs, and educational experiences. The STEM Outreach Specialist also helps design, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programming and content aligned with the Department's research focus. Responsibilities: Delivers and assists with planning outreach program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policy, and assists with program administration to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences. May assist with tracking and managing the outreach program budget. 10% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program 10% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program 20% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members 20% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials 10% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement 5% May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending 20% Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers 5% Other tasks as assigned Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's Degree Science, Engineering, or Science Education Preferred Master's Degree Science, Engineering, or Science Education Preferred PhD Science, Engineering, or Science Education Qualifications: Two years of relevant professional experience required, three or more years preferred, in the field of science, engineering, science or engineering education, or science or engineering outreach. Experience working with community partners (e.g. Local School Districts, Boys and Girls Clubs, 4-H, Girl Scouts) preferred. Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/) Additional Information: This position requires some travel to local community events. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, willing to accept and initiate new projects, and recognize opportunities. They will have proven ability to focus and independently oversee and organize multiple projects simultaneously. They will exhibit outstanding attention to detail with excellent time management, prioritizing, and organizational skills, and the will possess positive and strong communication skills, independent problem solving skills, and apply critical and conceptual thinking. How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience as it pertains to the required and preferred qualifications outlined in this job posting. Contact: Andrew Greenberg aegreenb@engr.wisc.edu 608-890-1534 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Outreach Specialist(OE009) Department(s): A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/CHEM & BIOLOGICAL ENGR Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 305384-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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