We are seeking a STEM Educational Specialist who will report to the STEM Program Coordinator and will oversee academic enrichment programs, science workshops, and outreach activities. This important position will provide high intensity support to help ensure student success in demanding STEM majors.
This is a full-time, grant funded position.
Example of Duties:
- Develop, coordinate, and manage the Summer and Fall STEM Explorers Academies for incoming STEM majors.
- Plan and manage the Spring North Jersey Robotics Competition for area high schools.
- Develop and implement STEM activities and workshops for area high school students and current PCCC STEM majors.
- Maintain current STEM Makerspace equipment (3D printers, laser cutter, flight simulator, drones, VR headsets, Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, etc.)
- Recruit, schedule, and manage STEM Lab Assistants.
- Research latest technology to expand and replace current STEM Makerspace equipment.
- Serve on project management team.
- Participate in project evaluation.
- Provide academic reporting support for STEM Success Coaches.
- Perform other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Math and/or Science.
- Three years of experience planning, coordinating, and presenting science themed educational programs and workshops.
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain STEM Makerspace equipment (3D printers, drones, Raspberry Pis, Arduino, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of upcoming STEM related equipment (3D printers, drones, laser cutters, VR, etc.)
- Must possess strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a strong team oriented environment.
- Self-Starter with a passion for helping students achieve in challenging STEM career paths.
- Ability to acquire and deliver data and analyses necessary to meet grant goals and objectives.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $60,000.
Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:
- Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
- Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
- Retirement systems through New Jersey State
- Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
- Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
- Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)
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The college also offers optional programs such as:
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
- Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Math and/or Science
- Three years of experience planning, coordinating, and presenting science themed educational programs and workshops
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain STEM Makerspace equipment
- Strong knowledge of upcoming STEM related equipment
- Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a strong team oriented environment
- Self-Starter with a passion for helping students achieve in challenging STEM career paths
- Ability to acquire and deliver data and analyses necessary to meet grant goals and objectives
What We Do
Since its beginnings in the 1970s, Passaic County Community College has maintained its commitment to offer students the opportunity for a quality education at an affordable tuition. Today, PCCC operates four campus locations throughout Passaic County, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. PCCC offers over 60 degree and career programs and an award-winning faculty, as well as continuing education and community-based programs. The College has also been the recipient of significant federal grant awards to fund enhanced learning and employment opportunities for its students and the businesses and residents of Passaic County. One of the most diverse colleges in the state, PCCC enrolls over 13,000 students in both traditional and online programs. The College offers a rich multi-cultural environment, vibrant extracurricular life, and supportive academic and advisement network to encourage student success. PCCC maintains articulation agreements with numerous four-year colleges and universities, assuring a smooth transfer process for students who plan to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level and beyond. An education at PCCC provides students with individual attention, a friendly atmosphere, and a holistic learning experience that respects the whole person. PCCC is proud to be an Achieving the Dream (ATD) community college and to be named a 2014 Leader College by ATD.
