Outreach SpecialistExtended Site MaintenanceWe are performing updates and maintenance to our applicant experience. As a result, the site will be unavailable Saturday, July 27th at 9pm EST through Sunday, July 28th at 7:30am EST. During this outage period, applications for job postings can not be submitted.Apply NowHow to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first pages of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.Summary
Coordinate the department's Earth Camp program, which introduces Michigan high school students to Earth and environmental sciences and increases participation in this and other STEM fields via an exciting, field-based, experiential curriculum. The position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the department's three, one-week residential summer programs (two in Michigan, one in Jackson Hole, WY). The program promotes participation by students from groups that are underrepresented in the field (e.g. first-generation, low-income, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). This work entails:
Developing curriculum materials for each summer camp offering. This will include detailed field guides and instructional materials.
Working with Wolverine Pathways staff to recruit students to the summer program
Planning and managing all aspects of the summer programs, scheduling all activities and aspects, including organizing food, lodging, and transportation. (d) Communicating with students and parents.
Ensuring all appropriate forms are complete.
Hiring, training and supervising instructors.
Serving as onsite manager for all programs.
Develop new website content and other communications to promote and report on the outcomes of Earth Camp
Provide logistical support for department guests and field activities, including booking reservations, travel, accommodations, reviewing safety requirements (e.g., waivers), and reviewing/fulfilling vehicle or gear needs.
Mission StatementThe mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.Who We AreEARTH is a diverse and vibrant intellectual community dedicated to excellence through research and teaching. We're a medium-sized department that's rapidly evolving. We're excited about what's ahead. We welcome all who are curious about Earth, and we strive to create an environment that is accessible and supportive to all.Skills You HaveYou are skilled at managing logistical and program details, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and resolving complex problems. You have an educational or work background in Earth and/or environmental sciences and are passionate about introducing others to the discipline, especially those historically underrepresented in STEM. You take initiative and demonstrate follow-through, and are capable of working with a high degree of independence.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the Earth and/or environmental sciences or closely related field and 2 years related experience in coordinating or communicating high school level science.
Excellent written and oral communications skills; strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in the Earth and/or environmental sciences or closely related field. Experience in teaching, science communication, science outreach, program management, or field logistics.
Additional InformationAs one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.Background ScreeningThe University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID252160Working TitleOutreach SpecialistJob TitleAcademic Program SpecialistWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusNonexemptOrganizational GroupCollege Of LsaDepartmentLSA Earth & Environmental Sci.Posting Begin/End Date7/25/2024 - 8/08/2024Salary$45,000.00 - $56,000.00Career InterestAcademic & Student ServicesApply Now
