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Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, the Activity Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing STEM related activities for the remaining three years of a 5-year Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI) STEM grant from the Department of Education. Some of the goals of this grant are to increase STEM major enrollment, increase a student's sense of belonging at STCC, increase the number of Hispanic STEM students transferring to a 4-year STEM degree program, and provide better access to mental health resources.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the grant activities that fall under the grant, ensuring that said activities continue to satisfy the overarching grant goals and objectives.
- Collaborating with the relevant campus departments and community partners to create and implement grant activities.
- Attending possible conferences, trainings, and U.S. Department of Education-sponsored meetings for grant staff.
- Assessing events and activities to collect data for the grant.
- Planning future grant spending and assisting with preparation of federal correspondences and reporting with the Dean of STEM and Grants Accounting.
- Developing outreach STEM activities, including, but not limited to summer outreach activities, for middle and high school students. Collaborate with campus partners and local employers on implementing on-campus activities for current STCC students who are in STEM programs and in General Studies majors, such as the semesterly Majors & Career Fair, STEM Week, etc.
- Developing STEM Center programming for students that supports their academic and professional needs.
- Organizing and leading summer activities and camps.
- Collaborate with the Title V grant, STEM Starter Academy grant, and other academic support services on campus, including Writing Center, Supplemental Instruction, Student Success Center, MILE, LEAD, and TRIO to streamline and coordinate student resources.
- Collaborate with STCC's professional development department to provide faculty and staff development to improve teaching and learning, retention and persistence of students, and culturally relevant teaching.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred) in STEM and/or STEM related field.
- Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills to support interactions with diverse academic and non-academic audiences.
- A minimum of three years of teaching experience in either a formal or informal education setting preferred.
- Good understanding of educational learning theory, as well as tutoring theory and practice. Good understanding of and experience with culturally responsive teaching.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A commitment to working in a culturally diverse, urban community college and fostering inclusiveness, equity and diversity within the academic setting.
- Commitment to the mission of the community college.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Salary: $68,000 annually
Benefits: Yes, FT position
Union: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)
Grant Funded: Yes, HSI STEM Grant
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:
Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.
Application Instructions:
All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.
**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY
Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.
URL: www.stcc.edu
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