Science Math Resource Center - Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator For Science Math Resource Center

The Science Math Resource Center conducts exciting programs to promote Science Technology Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) education in Montana, including the annual Montana Science Olympiad, professional development for K-12 teachers, outreach for K-12 students, pre-service teacher initiatives, and teaching and learning research. We are seeking a program coordinator to coordinate and support the SMRC's multiple programs.

Position Number : 4N1629

Department : Education Division College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type : Classified

Contract Term : Fiscal Year Semester

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation : FOCUS-MFPE

FTE : .75-1.0

Benefits Eligible : Eligible

Salary : $21.99 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

The Science Math Resource Center (SMRC), part of the College of Education Health & Human Development, Department of Education, is committed to providing expertise for STEM education throughout Montana State University and the state of Montana, as well as nationally. The Center promotes activities and programs to advance STEM understanding through outreach programs to K-12 students and teachers, undergraduate and graduate students, higher education faculty, and the public. The Center conducts research on STEM teaching and learning that supports its outreach programs.

The program coordinator will provide logistical, operational and administrative support to and creation of SMRC programs. Duties and responsibilities include :

• Develop and manage STEM youth events and professional development workshops.
• Manage logistics for youth events and workshops.
• Create and edit content for Website and social media.
• Identify funding opportunities for SMRC programs.
• Conduct fiscal operations for SMRC office and grant accounts.
• Assist in recruiting and supporting personnel for SMRC programs and grants.
• Develop and sustain relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide general office support.

Required qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal communication, diplomatic, and leadership skills; effective interpersonal skills in a team-oriented environment; conflict resolution skills; adaptability to changing priorities; self-motivation and self-management; attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness; and the ability to work professionally with a wide variety of professionals.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Physical demands include the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.