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Marine Educator and Public Program Coordinator


Position Summary

The University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant program seeks a full time, non-tenured, benefits eligible Public Service Faculty position to be assigned to the Marine Education Center and Aquarium. Primary responsibilities of the position are to lead, instruct, and ensure the safety of student participants in marine science and coastal ecology programs. These education programs include field explorations, laboratory studies, discussion sessions and boat-based classes. The latter are conducted aboard 24-foot open boats (Carolina Skiffs) and the 43-foot trawler R/V Sea Dawg. Secondary responsibilities of this position are to manage and expand education programs for the general public including adults and families. Duties include developing, coordinating, collaborating on and delivering programs that highlight the work of MAREX / GA SG. Existing public programs include onsite activities such as lectures, labs, and field experiences; community outreach events; stewardship and community science programs. Additional responsibilities include grant writing to secure external funding for the Center’s activities related to public programming.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and contact information, including phone numbers, for three professional references. All applications received by November 6, 2023 will be assured consideration.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1646P

Working Title

Marine Educator and Public Program Coordinator

Department

PSO-Marine Extension Service

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides research, education, training and science-based outreach to assist Georgia in solving problems and realizing opportunities for its coastal and marine environments. By advancing research, education and training, and outreach, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant promotes the economic and environmental health of Georgia’s coast and prepare citizens to become good stewards of coastal ecosystems and watershed resources.

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant is a unit of Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia, supporting Georgia’s short- and long-term prosperity.

UGA Marine Extension serves a large coastal constituency and educates citizens about Georgia’s marine resources and the importance of being good environmental stewards. It provides assistance to marine industries by finding ways to increase their efficiency and effectiveness and encourages the development of new, environmentally sustainable industries.

The Georgia Sea Grant College Program is part of a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs located in every coastal and Great Lakes state, Puerto Rico, Lake Champlain, and Guam. These programs serve as a core of a dynamic university-based network of over 300 institutions involving more than 3,000 scientists, engineers, educators, students and outreach experts.

The network engages with academia and a wide variety of partners to address issues related to the coasts, oceans and marine resources. Sea Grant is a program of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) within the U.S.

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Mission:
To support research, education and training, and outreach activities that promote the environmental and economic health in coastal Georgia by helping improve public resource policy, encouraging far-sighted economic and fisheries decisions, anticipating vulnerabilities to change and preparing citizens to be wise stewards of the coastal environment.

College/Unit/Department website

https://gacoast.uga.edu/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Minorities & Females

Advertised Salary

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications

Anticipated Start Date

01/01/2024

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

09/01/2023

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Savannah Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Public Service Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Public Service Assistant

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in marine science, biology, environmental science, science education/environmental education or related field required.

Additional Requirements
  • 3 years minimum teaching experience required
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
  • Ph.D. preferred in related field.
  • 3 years minimum experience teaching student groups aboard boats preferred
  • 3 years public program development and management preferred
  • 1 year experience with virtual program development and management preferred
  • 3 years / 100 hours small boat handling experience preferred.
  • USCG Captains License preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
  • Considerable content knowledge in marine science, biology, coastal ecology and natural history
  • Grant writing background and record of grant submission and funding
  • Effective teaching skills with varied audiences and in a variety of teaching formats to include field, lab, discussion, boat based, and virtual programs
  • Effective verbal/ written communication skills related to public outreach and extension work with non-scientists
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a small team of educators, researchers, interns, volunteers, and other public stakeholders
  • Skilled in online registrations, management, and virtual program platforms (Microsoft Office, People Soft, Adobe products, Qualtrics and other online survey tools, interactive freeware/shareware, social media, and video conferencing platforms and applications.
  • Proven leadership and team work skills
  • Outstanding ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in writing and verbally
  • Public speaking skills
  • Ability to work on several projects at once and other time management skills
Physical Demands

Work outdoors in the field and on boats in various and changeable weather coastal conditions.
Ability to lead sometimes strenuous walking explorations in saltmarsh, sand dune, and beach front habitats.
Ability to carry teaching gear and emergency equipment in the field.

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Instruction and Curriculum Development
§ Lead and instruct marine science classes for PK-12 students, teachers, undergraduates and the general public
§ Lead and instruct 5-day summer marine science camp sessions
§ Develop new curriculum, supplemental material and publish education based articles in professional journals
§ Serve as USCG boat captain (preferred) or crew (required) aboard University passenger vessels
§ Ensure the safety of student / participant groups while on University led programs and boat trips

Percentage Of Time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

Public Program Coordination
§ Develop, manage, and coordinate public programs (both onsite and virtual) to include: registration, training, data management, promotion, instruction and evaluation
§ Serve as the point of contact for the entire unit and coordinate public programs with other faculty and staff within the unit, other Pubic Service and Outreach and academic units of UGA, Georgia Sea Grant funded researchers, and community groups/ stakeholders

Percentage Of Time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

Additional Duties
§ Develop collaborative funding proposals to support education efforts, increase number of programs, numbers served, and income generated by public programs
§ Represent Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant at public festivals, school outreach events, professional meetings, committees, advisory boards, collaborative working groups and partnerships with other organizations in the field of marine science / environmental education

Percentage Of Time

20

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents

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