EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ASSOCIATE III #00097647

About the role

This position coordinates the functions and structures of the Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement and assists with the K-12 STEM Outreach and Engagement Center, specifically as the grant coordinator. The role involves developing and implementing engagement and outreach for events.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements educational programs/projects for students, staff, and faculty.
• Assists with planning and executing programs/projects.
• Coordinates a variety of standard assignments and responsibilities.
• Makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, supply usage, equipment purchases, etc.
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems regarding programs/projects to ensure safety and compliance.
• Works with multiple entities to ensure effective communication with internal and external partners (e.g., city partners, faculty, university and local police, dining, reservations, facilities).
• Tracks and compiles data to report to leadership for larger reports (e.g., participation survey data).
• Works with financial staff to ensure accuracy of contracts and invoices.
• Schedules Morning Mayors, coordinates with Kent Bagnell at Results Radio for campus updates, and works with the Associate Director to determine speakers.
• Schedules extension meetings and sends calendar invites.
• Manages and updates the community connect calendar regularly.
• Organizes and develops schedules for the state fair (both internal and external to the department).
• Schedules hotel reservations for state fair participants.
• Contacts state fair grounds for water barrels, electricity, and other logistical needs.
• Schedules additional activities for the state fair.
• Organizes after-action meetings for state fair briefings (follow-up and feedback).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 6 months of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with a wide range of work styles.
• Experience working with multiple software systems and processes.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $17.05–$23.37 hourly. Salary is determined by factors including education, skills, experience, and organizational requirements.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

About the Organization

Missouri S&T is one of the nation’s leading research universities, offering over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. Founded in 1870, it is located in Rolla, Missouri, a vibrant community surrounded by Ozarks scenery. The university provides undergraduate degrees in engineering, sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many science and engineering fields. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T balances a broad academic population with opportunities for high visibility and impactful careers.

About the Location

Rolla, Missouri, offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods. The area provides abundant outdoor recreational opportunities through the Ozark Scenic Riverways and hosts multiple community events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances. The university’s Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for both campus and community.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the University will not sponsor employment visas for this position.