Science Math Resource Center - Program Coordinator

Montana State University, Inc • Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, education or another relevant area and/or progressively responsible administrative/ management experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project or event management, organizing and prioritizing workloads and meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and production.
• Demonstrated experience communicating information, procedures, and directions clearly and accurately, in person and by email or telephone to various and multiple stakeholders, such as teachers, faculty, partners, youth and professionals.
• Demonstrated experience creating and/or editing content for Websites and social media and developing marketing pieces such as flyers, brochures, digital graphics, etc.
• Demonstrated experience using personal computers, printers, and a variety of software packages such as word processing, spreadsheets and email.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, bookkeeping and/or fiscal software as well as identifying funding opportunities, such as grants.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated competence or experience in writing and administering grants.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 collaborative tools, such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, etc.
• Experience using software to create digital newsletters, such as Constant Contact or MailChimp.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage STEM youth events and professional development workshops as specified annually by the SMRC Director for PK-12 teachers. Management will require identifying and developing content (subject, curriculum, presenters, etc), identifying outcomes, assessing effectiveness, budgeting and seeking financial sponsorship. This will require significant contact with professionals from various state and national organizations.
• Manage logistics for youth events and workshops, such as room reservations, hospitality, registration, etc.
• Create and edit content for Website and social media. Create marketing pieces such as flyers, brochures, digital graphics, etc.
• Identify funding opportunities for SMRC programs, including from MSU, foundation, state, federal and corporate sources. Assist in grant writing efforts.
• Conduct fiscal operations for SMRC office and grant accounts with responsibilities including: preparing budgets and budget justifications, developing office accounting practices, and monitoring account balances.
• Assist in recruiting and supporting personnel such as volunteers and student workers for SMRC programs and grants.
• Develop and sustain relationships with stakeholders including MSU faculty and staff, Montana school teachers and administrators, and personnel from organizations such as the Montana Office of Public Instruction
• General office support, such as inventory, purchasing, shipping, filing, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees