Education Coordinator

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Agricultural Research and Development Program in the College of Engineering Science, Technology, and Agriculture (CESTA) at Central State University is looking for an Education Coordinator. The position is in support of a recently funded USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) grant awarded to Central State University and partner institutions including The Ohio State University, the University of Missouri, and Lincoln University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise undergraduate researchers involved in the project
• Develop and disseminate high school curriculum in agricultural sciences
• Organize in-person and virtual meetings involving educational project team members
• Help manage the project budget pertaining to the educational goals at CSU
• Outreach to high schools with a high population of underrepresented minority students.
• Organize workshops and outreach activities
• Assist in the integration of project objectives with ongoing on-campus summer educational activities
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in an educational setting
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Self‐directed, can work alone or in team environment
• Ability to travel frequently in Ohio

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in education or in agricultural education
• Experience as a high school teacher or curriculum director