Mid-Atlantic HERC

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top 100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and supports the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Located in downtown Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the Towson University Center for STEM Excellence (TUCSE) advances Maryland K–12 STEM education through hands-on student learning, teacher professional development, and statewide equipment-loan programs.  The TU Center for STEM Excellence seeks an Education & Outreach Coordinator to deliver engaging, hands-on STEM learning and keep our programs running smoothly.

Description

• Serve as lead and co-instructor for classes (grades 3-12) attending field trip experiences at the TU Center for STEM Excellence; educate hands-on STEM field trips (grades 3–12) at the SciTech Student Learning Lab. 
• Provide support to equipment loan programs including packing, sending, receiving and re- stocking instructional kits.
• Support department staff with administrative and logistics tasks and special event activities. This may include processing reservation requests, maintaining and organizing program files and supporting general administrative tasks (e.g. documentation and reports) for grant-funded projects, as well as representing TUCSE at special events (e.g.  open houses and tabling opportunities)
• Update and revise curriculum materials for student programming.
• Support material management and lab set-up/take-down for field trip experiences. 

The work hours for this position will include occasional evenings and weekend hours.

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM+CS or Education
• One year of experience working with K–12 student population
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Google Suite, Zoom, and similar platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly adaptable, patient, and a growth-orientated mindset

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency utilizing interactive educational tools (e.g. Pear Deck, Nearpod)
• Demonstrated experience teaching or facilitating learning in formal or informal settings (e.g., classrooms, camps, museums, outreach programs)
• Experience supporting program logistics or event coordination with K-12 students
• Familiarity with hands-on, inquiry-based STEM instruction
• Basic knowledge of STEM lab tools or techniques

Salary & Benefits

$20.00-$25.00 per hour and a contract that offers annual leave, holidays, and sick days. Contractual employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage. The position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.  

About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).

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