STEM Education Specialist

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Alabama, United States Southern Research Institute Full time
Job Title: STEM Education Specialist

Join Southern Research Institute as a STEM Education Specialist and contribute to our mission of enhancing K-20 STEM education in Alabama.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced STEM Education Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the STEM Education Outreach Director to develop, implement, and direct STEM education outreach programs at Southern Research Institute.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement STEM learning experiences for K-20 students and educators, including field trips, summer academies, outreach opportunities, internships, and Co-ops.
  • Facilitate and lead hands-on STEM activities for K-20 students and educators.
  • Manage and grow our undergraduate Leadership Initiative for Future Teachers (LIFT) program.
  • Identify, develop, and administer new initiatives and programs to improve STEM education in underserved communities.
  • Coordinate and schedule field trips and outreach initiatives; monitor registration/application processes.
  • Collect, analyze, and evaluate program data and prepare quarterly and annual reports.
  • Provide leadership in planning, designing, developing, and implementing outreach programs and instructional materials in coordination with the STEM team.
  • Carry out special projects to develop new instructional programs and courses.
  • Grant proposal development and reporting when appropriate.
  • Develop marketing materials as needed.
  • Collaborate with all Educational Outreach areas to implement overarching mission goals.
  • Maintain the safety and function of the STEM Education Outreach Center. Oversee inventory and order new materials in a timely manner.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field or Education required.
  • 5 years' experience working with K-20 students in a formal or informal educational setting.
  • Experience in designing STEM outreach activities for K-20 students and educators.
  • Master's or equivalent experience and expertise regarding K-20 STEM education issues and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5 years' experience working with K-20 students in a formal or informal educational setting.
  • Experience in designing STEM outreach activities for K-20 students and educators.
  • Master's or equivalent experience and expertise regarding K-20 STEM education issues and best practices.
Travel Requirements:

Ability to travel to schools across Alabama, possibly including overnight trips.

Organizational Core Values:
  • Integrity - we adhere to a code of sound ethical behavior that builds trust and confidence in all we do.
  • Safety and environment - we are an environmentally conscious, safety-first organization.
  • Excellence - We understand and consistently meet or exceed our internal and external customer's expectations.
  • Individual and community focused - We promote an open, collaborative and supportive environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.
  • Innovation - We explore ideas and create solutions to global needs.
Job Specific Behaviors:
  • Planning and Organization - Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
  • Adaptability - Works effectively under changing conditions.
  • Attention to Detail - Ensures details of assigned tasks are followed as the results will impact other aspects of a project.
  • Customer Focus / Value Creation - Responds to customer's needs in a manner that provides added value and generates significant customer satisfaction.
  • Tolerance for Stress, Ambiguity and Change - Demonstrates flexibility in applying different approaches to changing work demands.
  • Communicates Effectively - Verbal and written communications are effective in expressing oneself.
  • Initiative / Productivity - Asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals, self-starting rather than passive.
  • Judgment - Makes rational and realistic decisions which are based on logical assumptions, reflecting factual information and how consideration of all pertinent factors.

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