Outreach Coordinator - Bailey College of Engineering and Technology

Indiana State University•Terre Haute, IN

45d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world. Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3 or more years experience
Able to adapt to change
Able to assemble, analyze and present data
Able to learn and retain information
Able to multitask
Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner
Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions
Able to work both independently and collaboratively
Able to work carefully and politely around others
Able to work well with others
Attention to detail
Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills
Excellent public speaking skills
Experience and knowledge in job related program
Experience managing Web Services
Must be able to travel; some overnight travel, when required
Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals
Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications
Proven supervisory skills
Proven verbal and written communication skills
Willing to interact with students
Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required
Work effectively with a diverse community

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational environment preferred
Experience with budget management

Responsibilities

Manage print and electronic communications with middle and high schools raising awareness of BCET programs and achievements. Create engineering and technology outreach events including summer camps with the help of BCET faculty and guidance of the dean's office. This includes promotion of the outreach programs by developing information materials, collaborating with marketing and communications personnel, and coordinating with BCET departments to change information on appropriate social media platforms including the BCET website. This also includes representing the BCET on University committees related to these functions.
Promote and secure dual credit arrangements with secondary schools offering Project Lead the Way courses, and serve as the BCET liaison for other similar initiatives with high school programs. Represent (or recruit other BCET representatives) the BCET on various advisory boards for secondary and post-secondary schools as needed.
Develop annual plan for visiting schools for recruiting students and representing BCET in such events. Recruiting BCET faculty to assist with visits.
Coordinate with dean's office and other units across campus such as admissions office to plan and prepare for on-campus visits and hands-on outreach engineering and technology for high school and middle school students, coordinate with faculty to meet with prospective students/families, school counselors, summer camp, preview days, etc.
Promote the BCET non-traditional adult completion programs with external industries and community agencies. Represent the BCET on various industry and community boards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.
Sick Leave: Accrued at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
Vacation: Pay level 11 and below accrues up to 15 vacation days earned per year 1 through 4; 20 vacation days per year thereafter. Pay level 12 and above accrues 20 vacation days per year
Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.