Coordinator, AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative) Professional Development

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications Experience using Banner, PAWS, and Concur is preferred. Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama is seeking to hire a Coordinator, AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative) Professional Development.

Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Maintains accurate database of Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) teachers in region 10 including demographic information, training participation information, and active kit certifications.
• Updates all teacher records as changes are received from teachers and schools.
• Creates reports of teacher training needs based on current kit configurations from Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) using database.
• Communicates training needs to school personnel and support participants in registering and enrolling.
• Utilizes current ALSDE student / teacher information system for AMSTI activities including creating sessions and monitoring teacher participation in professional learning, and awarding CEUs.
• Maintains sign-in sheet and other session documentation.
• Utilizes database to identify regional training gaps and trends in order to make recommendations of session offerings and locations.
• Communicates via phone and email with schools and teachers about available AMSTI sessions, filters registrants based on ALSDE eligibility requirements, and monitors session attendance.
• Creates necessary paperwork, secures facilities, and manages logistics for all AMSTI training sessions in a timely manner from requests generated by facilitators or leadership.
• Secures trainers for AMSTI sessions including related contracts, travel and other documents for consultant services and payments.
• Processes and analyzes session evaluation and feedback forms in order to provide information to leadership about the overall quality of AMSTI training sessions.
• Prepares all contracts and subcontracts associated with AMSTI accounts using MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe, and Banner software.
• Follows purchasing guidelines / procedures and uses Banner accounting system to quote, requisition and process purchase orders for items associated with AMSTI training sessions and site operations (utilities, office supplies, etc.).
• Maintains accurate inventory of all training related supplies (teacher editions, composition notebooks, chart paper; toolbox supplies, etc.).
• Supports annual closeout and start up procedures associated with annual grant award.
• Maintains digital files and paper archives of Purchase Order documents.
• Serves as back up for reception as needed including answering / processing calls with a 7 line VOIP phone system, managing building entry at front door, providing hospitality services when appropriate, and opening building;

serves as liaison with South Alabama Research and Inservice Center (SARIC) external PD providers, and AMSTI partners to coordinate collaborative sessions and use of AMSTI site facilities.

• Serves as backup on all site level calendars.
• Serves as backup for materials center ordering processes and payments.
• Moves boxes and materials that weigh up to 40 lbs.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work.

PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year.

Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date.

Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason, such as illness, accident or maternity.

After a seven-day waiting period, it provides a 60-percent wage replacement, up to $1,000 per week for 90 days. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary.

Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents.

Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment.

Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner.

Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free.

Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.