Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) Education Specialist

Saint Louis University • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Under general direction, designs, develops, coordinates, and presents hands-on anatomical demonstrations and distant learning educational programs as part of the Adventure in Medicine and Science (AIMS) community outreach program; oversees specimen acquisition, transport, storage, and care for AIMS programs; assists with audiovisual needs, facilitation of preparation, and participation in workshop and rental laboratories for PASE programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of education program development and delivery
• Knowledge of new technologies with application to education, including audiovisual and projection equipment
• Ability to conduct training programs/seminars/workshops
• Customer Service and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with disparate audiences (teachers, students, parents, staff)
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to organize time, projects, details, maintain schedules, and work independently
• Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software
• Ability to travel/drive to off-site locations
• Bachelor’s degree; supplemented with three (3) years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Background in science education or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates on-site and distant learning community outreach programs for middle and high school students; serves as instructor for AIMS programs and other hands-on cadaver dissections and workshops; assists in planning and production of anatomical and surgical training education for distance learning and in-person programs while demonstrating competency in communication of human and animal anatomical knowledge, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service skills.
• Manages and maintains the audiovisual and distance learning needs for AIMS educational programs; oversees laboratory preparation and assistance for AIMS programs.
• Monitors conditions of specimens; provides routine care and oversees proper storage of specimens; assures specimen availability and prepares paperwork to obtain specimens for AIMS programs.
• Work in collaboration with AIMS Coordinator to ensure program needs are met.
• As needed, serves as a backup to support coordinator for AIMS related tasks such as scheduling and coordinating programs, communicating with program attendees, etc.
• Travels to various local and regional locations to present programs to school and community groups.
• As part of a rotating group of PASE coordinators, serve as an onsite manager for PASE events including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level