K-12 STEM Experiences Coordinator

Job Summary

Coordinates day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be scientific, research, educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity. Duties typically include assisting with grant planning and administration, fiscal, budgetary, and/or other associated transactions, program implementation and administration, internal and external operational/administrative liaison, program marketing, and reporting.

Job Description

1. Assists in managing daily operations of the projects, programs or office to which assigned.
2. Establishes and/or maintains a recordkeeping system for programs, projects or office to which assigned and enters data into records or into system databases as appropriate and as needed.
3. Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing projects.
4. Establishes and maintains productive relationships with state, federal, and private agencies as appropriate and as directed.
5. May coordinate events or conferences, from planning and advertising, to contracting for services from vendors, to registration and event completion.
6. Initiates contractual agreements between the University of Mississippi and outside agents for supervisors review and signature.

Job Responsibilities

Department Summary

The Center for Mathematics and Science Education, a center within the University of Mississippi School of Education, works to improve mathematics and science education in Mississippi by fostering interaction between academic and K-12 communities, supporting the implementation of research-based methods in the classroom, and promoting interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through collaborative efforts the CMSE provides professional development for K-12 math & science teachers and provides opportunities for K-12 students to engage in the STEM fields. The CMSE fosters a continuous learning community within the department by working across the Professional Learning and K-12 STEM Experiences Divisions. We engage both undergraduate and graduate students in the work of the CMSE.

Role Summary

The CMSE’s K-12 STEM Experiences Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and leading the K-12 STEM Experiences provided by the CMSE including but not limited to the Mobile Planetarium Shows, Stream Table Demonstrations, STEM Exposure field trips for K-12 students and STEM-focused academic competitions.

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Functions

• Coordinating, creating, and leading K-12 STEM-themed field trips to the campus of the University of Mississippi;
• Facilitating and coordinating the mobile planetarium program for schools and community partners;
• Coordinating STEM experiences at partner schools and community events;
• Assisting with the logistics for the Mississippi FTC Robotics Program competitions and the MATHCOUNTS competition;
• Presenting opportunities to teachers and communities at conference booths and presentations.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation

$20.50 - $30.76