Coordinator, Jr. Stem Academy
Job Description
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
Full job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Coordinator, Jr. Stem Academy
Requisition Number
SCA00758
General Description
The Coordinator, Jr. STEM Academy is responsible for planning and coordinating the diverse array of programs and events under the College’s Jr. STEM Academy, particularly out-of-school-time (OST) programs, summer camps, and other school- based programs. Under the direction of the Director, Pre-College STEM Programs, the Coordinator plans and executes outreach and promotion to students, parents, schools, and community-based programs, teacher/student training, program monitoring and implementation, and assessment. The Jr. STEM Academy is a STEM outreach program for middle and high school students which provides academic year and summer programs for students in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
This position is primarily located at the West Philadelphia Regional /CATC campus with frequent travel to main campus, other regional centers, and partner schools throughout the city.
#ID23
College Intro
Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.
Specific Responsibilities
- Coordinate the Jr. STEM Academy’s school-based programming by visiting schools; presenting program information to students, teachers, and parents; and enrolling new participants.
- Coordinates the STEAM Saturdays program including school outreach, student and teacher recruitment, scheduling, teacher training, program event oversight, and implementing program assessments and evaluations.
- Coordinates the Jr. STEM Academy OST Program and Jr. STEM Academy chapters at the partner schools and community-based organizations, and the College’s Regional Centers, including school outreach, student recruitment, parent and family engagement, program and event planning and execution, monitoring, assessment, and staff support.
- Works directly with school staff to plan, problem solve, and monitor student participation in all Jr. STEM Academy programs
- Creates, reviews, and updates school-based program calendars.
- Supports program operation of Jr. STEM Summer Camps at the College’s Regional Centers and main campus.
- Coordinate Jr. STEM Academy activities and workshops.
- Maintains regular contacts with school-based personnel.
- Attends staff meetings and professional development activities and assists the Director, Pre-College STEM Programs in the planning of these activities.
- Monitors OST program and attends evening and weekend activities as needed.
- Performs duties in a manner consistent with the mission, goals, and core values of the College.
- Delivers quality customer service to both internal and external constituents in a professional helpful and courteous manner.
- Maintains sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor
- Two (2) years’ experience in Out-of-School Time and/or academic year enrichment programs, or summer camp programming for K-12 students required
- Ability to provide quality customer service required
- Ability to meet deadlines required
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents required
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends required
- Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education preferred
Work Location
West Regional
Benefits Summary
Benefits:
“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.
Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:
College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid vacation, holiday and personal time
Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions
Additional College benefits:
Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
Spring Break: 1 week in March
Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August
For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit:https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility
Salary Grade or Rank
2
Min Salary/Hourly Rate
Max Salary/Hourly Rate
$58,000.00
Job Posting Open Date
04/29/2024
Job Posting Close Date
Type of Position
Administrator
Job Category
Employment Status
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested persons should complete an online application.
Interested persons should complete an online application.
- Cover letter of interest and CV/resume REQUIRED.
- Name and contact information for three (3) references REQUIRED.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer.
- Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
- CareerBuilder.com
- Higheredjobs.com
- The Chronicle
- Veterans Job Fair
- Professional & Technology Diversity Career Fair
- AL DIA - Diversity Career Fair
- Community College of Philadelphia Website
- Indeed.com
- Other
- * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- No Response
- High School/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- Other
- * Do you have two (2) years’ experience in Out-of-School Time and/or academic year enrichment programs, or summer camp programming for K-12 students?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education?
- Yes
- No
*Please mention you saw this ad on NativeAmericansInAcademia.*
Be Seen By Recruiters at the Best Institutions
Create a FREE Profile to be Seen!
Jobs for Native Americans In Academia in Popular Cities
