STEM Training Facilitator

Indian River State College•Fort Pierce, FL

11d•$34

About The Position

Join the Indian River State CollegeTeam! At Indian River State College, you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. Are you passionate about STEM and eager to inspire the next generation of innovators? We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a STEM Training Facilitator III in our School of Education (for the Department of Continuing Education). JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Education and the Program Coordinator or Director of the respective department, this position prepares non-credit course materials, class seminars, and in-class skill-building activities in STEM areas, including but not limited to 3D Printing, Robotics, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Reverse Engineering. The role requires staying current in areas of expertise and maintaining professionalism and a positive representation of the College.

Requirements

Associate Degree or higher in a relevant field (i.e., Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), or an equivalent industry certification.
Minimum one (1) year of work experience in STEM education or a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of safety and security as it relates to the subject matter.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; sound use of judgment; problem-solving skills; and a self-starter with high character and integrity.
Experience in instructional or an education-based setting (Teaching, speaking, or presentation).
Experience with creating and deploying student engagement and retention strategies.
Ability to quickly engage participants and facilitate in-class skill-building exercises.
Ability to adapt presentations to be relevant to specific client or industry.
Proven ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

Prepares and instructs non-credit training classes and delivers high quality instruction in area of expertise.
Informs department staff a minimum of three weeks prior to course start of any student/instructional materials to be ordered.
Follows all safety and security protocols, ensuring students in courses follow the same.
Instructs on any IRSC campus or the clients place of business.
Recognizes and responds to students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Works basic audio/video equipment for presentations.
Administers, collects and returns provided class sign-in sheets and evaluations.
Submits all necessary documents needed to award student certification or credentials.
Reports any issues or problems to the Program Coordinator.
Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.