MESA Assistant Coordinator

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program is a statewide program that helps underserved and underrepresented students achieve success in STEM studies and careers. MESA at University of the Pacific supports university students primarily in the School of Engineering and Computer Science (SOECS) and 6th-12th grade students in Stockton and Lodi Unified School Districts and this number continues to grow each year. Since the inception of the Assistant Coordinator position, we have grown from 23 schools (35 advisors) to 30 schools (50 advisors). In collaboration with MESA staff, the MESA Assistant Coordinator will work with the SOECS Student Services team to coordinate activities and programs related to the MESA University and MESA College prep programs. The MESA Assistant Coordinator will be primarily responsible for assisting with event planning and execution for both the College Prep and University Program in collaboration with the Coordinator; MESA Day planning and execution; MESA website and social media updates; MESA classroom and teacher support; and executing MESA middle and high school student activities including recruitment, summer programs and leadership. The MESA Assistant Coordinator will also work to support the MESA team with university student intake as needed and will creatively contribute to achieving long-term program goals and building strategies to meet the changing needs and services of Pacific MESA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
One (1) year of program coordination, specialist, or administrative experience or eight (8) years of experience working in program coordination and/or teaching.
One (1) year event planning experience for groups of 500 or more guests.
One (1) year experience directly related to working with K-16 students.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
Ability to work and connect with first generation students.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments with little to no direction.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Responsibilities

Preparation and execution of MESA events.
Work with student staff to prepare for events including but not limited to: ordering materials, packing event supplies, preparing signs, printing necessary items, etc.
Ensure all preparations are done in advance and ensure event runs smoothly.
MESA Day Planning and Event Execution.
Work with MESA Coordinator in all planning aspects of MESA Day.
Execute MESA College Prep programming for school sites.
Preparing and providing hands-on activities and materials for school sites
Ensuring student liaisons are supported in understanding their role at school sites
Ensuring MESA staff are set up with school districts for visits (fingerprinting, Live Scan, etc)
Keeping track of school site requests
Work directly with teachers through school visits to ensure needs of teachers and students are being met.
Present findings to director and coordinator to determine necessary programming adjustments, training, and other improvements as needed
Assist new teachers with administering hands-on activities and MESA Projects
Assist with development and maintenance of processes to streamline MESA programming
Materials management: Keeping track of inventory
Collecting and maintaining materials requests from teachers
Determining and managing efficient methods for processing school-site materials orders
Preparing materials lists for student staff to pack for MESA schools
Managing deliveries and pick-ups for school site materials
MESA enrollment data management: Compiling enrollment submissions to share with teachers
Working with teachers to ensure missing information is obtained
Providing enrollment assistance to school sites as needed
Ensuring all enrollment completed by deadline
Assist with student staff training: Work in tandem with students, walking them through tasks
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested