Outreach Coordinator & Program Manager (On-Site)

About the role

The Outreach Coordinator & Program Manager supports two research programs: the NSF-funded Biological Integration Institute for Symbiotic Interactions, Training, and Education (INSITE) and the CIRM-funded Training Undergraduates in Stem Cell Engineering and Biology (TUSCEB).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and coordinate INSITE outreach and training activities, interfacing with educational partners and groups.
• Aid in planning, scheduling, organizing, and supervising newly created and existing programs and events for K-16 students and educators, stakeholders, and the general public.
• Create and disseminate handouts, illustrations, presentations, videos, and other promotional materials for educational programs and events.
• Assist with preparing and delivering programs related to research and educational programming.
• Manage supporting materials and equipment, including modules for CalTeach and projects for the Mobile Maker space.
• Work with faculty, students, and staff from various UC Merced programs, serving as a liaison.
• Support the INSITE administrative leadership and staff in providing transparency of research, including the preparation of reports and toolkits supported by primary data collection and analysis.
• Assist the co-directors of the CIRM-funded TUSCEB program with administrative duties such as annual recruiting, communications with trainees and faculty mentors, website generation and updates, organizing monthly meetings, and coordinating research experiences with industry partners.
• Organize and coordinate monthly meetings and annual retreats, and communicate relevant activities to trainees, faculty, and industry partners.
• Perform basic budget analysis and track and monitor expenses, assisting with budget reconciliation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED or equivalent, and five (5) years of administrative/clerical work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and one (1) year of administrative/clerical work experience leading to the development of essential skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Direct knowledge of University of California policies and procedures is preferred.
• Hmong or Spanish language proficiency (preferred).
• Experience teaching and developing curriculum (preferred).
• Experience with hands-on technology (preferred).
• Familiarity with national and state education standards (preferred).
• Willingness to learn and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies (preferred).
• Experience with outdoor experiential education (preferred).
• Knowledge of advertising and marketing techniques (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills, excellent computer skills, creativity, and enthusiasm (required).
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills (required).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (required).
• Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail (required).
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and assign work to others (required).
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects (required).

Benefits

The University of California, Merced offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is Step 1: $29.03 - Step 18: $42.34. The hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay is STEP 1: $29.03/hr.