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Posting Title Senior Program Project Coordinator (Observatory Manager) Department UNT-Physics-122300 Job Location Denton Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible Additional Retirement Information For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information Commensurate with experience. Department Summary UNT Physics offers BS/BA, MS, and Ph.D. degrees. It also offers a BS/MS accelerated program for students to obtain both BS and MS degrees in 5 years. In addition to general physics, its undergraduate program offers Engineering Physics, Computational Physics, and Astronomy concentration
Position Overview Responsible for the daily operations of the UNT's Rafes Urban Astronomy Center and Monroe Robotic Observatories, including maintenance and upgrades.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field and four years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to adapt to program/project and incorporate creativity and originality
Preferred Qualifications - Strong presentation skills
- Strong interest and background in astronomy education
- Experience coordinating star parties or other astronomy related observational events.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, schedule, and mentor employees
- Strong knowledge of telescope and robotic mount operation, calibration, and maintenance
- Demonstrated knowledge of Software Bisque ME, ME2. and MYT robotic telescope mounts and Sky X software
- Strong knowledge of observatory and general facility maintenance, Ash-Dome, roll-off roof observatory, and remote observatory experience big plus
- Experience with astrophotography, CCD, CMOS, and DLSR cameras including use for photometric applications.
- Experience with financial sales reporting
Monday-Friday 1pm-10pm, will require a few mornings and weekends as needed.
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Classification Title Sr Program Project Coordinator Physical Requirements Lifting up to 25 pounds, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate Job Duties
o Coordinates and manages day-to-day observatory operations for Rafes Urban Astronomy Center and Monroe Robotic Observatory: Coordinates observatory lab and outreach schedules; hires, trains, schedules, approves timesheets, and manages student employees; presents observatory events as needed, answers observatory related inquires/requests; completes all outreach revenue deposits, maintains all outreach sales records, and submits monthly revenue and attendance reports to Program Director. Submits quarterly progress reports.
o Observatory Maintenance: Maintains all Observatory equipment and any relevant maintenance or insurance contracts. Plans, organizes, and executes replacement of equipment and as it depreciates. Maintains facilities inventory, organization, and cleanliness. Coordinates with facilities for repairs or lawn service. Establishes, coordinates, and maintains regular maintenance schedules for observatories and their equipment.
o Assists Director and Faculty as needed: Planetarium operations for both labs and outreach. Fills in covering shows if needed. Assists with program development for observatory outreach and labs. Supervisor of the program on evenings, weekends, and when Director is out.
o Program Computer Maintenance: Ensures lab computers stay updated and coordinates service for them with IT and manages computer updates. Ensures all computers stay in compliance with UNT policy.
o Supervises all astronomy van operations, employee training, and scheduled maintenance.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S7522P Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/78812 
