Outreach Administrator I/II - S.C.O.R.E.

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4059P

Home Org Name
Admin-Science & Math

Division Name
College of Sciences & Math

Position Title
Outreach Administrator I/II - S.C.O.R.E.

Job Class Code
CA06AB

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Southeastern Center of Robotics Education is excited to announce the recruitment of a Program Administrator. This role supports SCORE’s growth while upholding the center’s mission. This role involves planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting robotics competitions, student camps, and teacher professional development related to educational robotics.

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Essential Functions

• Participate in day-to-day operations of the Southeastern Center of Robotics Education ( SCORE ), including planning and implementing robotics competitions, camps, and student and teacher training programs at Auburn University related to land-based, water-based, and air-based robotics, particularly for the K-12 sector.
• Collaborate with multiple units and faculty partners across the AU campus and external stakeholders to accomplish the mission of the Center.
• Develop and teach age-appropriate robotics-related curriculum for a broad audience, including K-12 students and teachers. Provide technical support for all stakeholders as needed and as requested.
• Assist the Assistant Director of SCORE in identifying existing program needs or new program opportunities. Assist with the planning and implementation of new programs.
• Advise and support the Director and Assistant Director in identifying and pursuing grant and extramural funding opportunities. Consult K-12 school personnel on project design and implementation and curriculum development. Stimulate the outreach community to pursue opportunities by cultivating contacts and keeping the outreach community informed of funding opportunities.
• Assist in working with the VEX Robotics Community in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi to include responsibilities such as maintaining regular communication with Event Partners and coaches, providing event support on-site or on-call, maintaining event partner’s and coaches’ websites, and maintaining program, travel, and expense reports.
• Maintain Center’s equipment, including robots and robotics kits, drones, 3-D printers, CNC machine, Glow Forge, sublimation machine, tournament support equipment, etc. Advise Assistant Director of equipment needs in a timely manner. Ensure equipment for off-site activities and events (tournaments, trainings, camps, etc) is operational, prepared for travel, packed appropriately for transportation to event, and returned to inventory at conclusion of event.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I – Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Engineering, Math Education, Science Field or Related Field with no years of relevant experience.

Level II – Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Engineering, Math Education, Science Field or Related Field with two years of relevant experience in design, implementation, delivery and management of educational programs/services.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of computer programming/coding and educational robotics platforms
• Knowledge of national and state-based curriculum standards
• Proven ability to develop and implement K-12 STEM outreach/education programs, mainly related to educational robotics.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive professional relationships with appropriate stakeholders (faculty, industry sponsors, teachers, K-12 and higher administrators).
• Positive disposition and work well with others, especially children.
  
  

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B Teaching Certificate
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Proven ability to lead others in achieving a common goal

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$34,500 - $56,900

Job Category
Administrative

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
10/30/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49607
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
3. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Education, Engineering, Math Education, Science or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No