Outreach Coordinator & Program Manager (On-Site)

About the role

The Outreach Coordinator & Program Manager supports two research programs at the University of California, Merced: 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 INSITE educational and outreach programming throughout the region, including travel logistics.
• Create and disseminate handouts, illustrations, presentations, videos, and other products to translate research, training, and educational findings.
• Manage supporting materials and equipment, and interact with other UC Merced programs like CalTeach, CCMB, Mobi, and Radio Bio.
• Manage undergraduate and graduate students to deliver high-quality programs to broad audiences in the community.
• Provide assistance to students in the TUSCEB program with travel, workshops, and professional development.
• Perform basic budget analysis and track and monitor expenses, assist 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.
• Direct knowledge of University of California policies and procedures 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 teaching strategies for diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
• Experience with outdoor experiential education preferred.
• Knowledge of advertising and marketing techniques preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent computer skills, creativity, and enthusiasm preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail preferred.

Benefits

The University of California 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 for this position is STEP 1: $29.03/hr.