Lead Coordinator - Educational Outreach

Lead Coordinator - Educational OutreachJob ID: 13613Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time: Part TimeRegular/Temporary: TemporaryAbout UTEPThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.https://www.utep.edu/centennial-museum/The Centennial Museum is an academic support and outreach unit of The University of Texas at El Paso focusing primarily on the natural and cultural history of the Chihuahuan Desert. It shares knowledge about the region's natural environment and heritage through the presentation and care of permanent collections, including the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Furthermore, the museum promotes the scholarly research of UTEP students, faculty, and alumni, and supports the general mission of the University of Texas at El PasoPosition InformationHiring Department: Centennial MuseumPosting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Hours: 19 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekendsFLSA status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: As soon as possible.Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Salary: $40,480 annually. (Part-time (19 hrs/wk) salary is 47.5% of the FTE)Required Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter• List of three referencesNote: This is a part-time temporary position with the intention of extension and subject to availability of funds.The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.Purpose of PositionSummary: Assists the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens' Education Curator in serving and engaging with the community by planning and implementing outreach activities and educational programs. This is a part-time position.Essential FunctionsAssists with developing comprehensive educational programs for outreach activities; works with Education Curator to develop goals of outreach programs.Attends outreach events, transports and sets up materials, and conducts educational presentations to audiences.Attends informational events on UTEP campus to promote the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Shares information through visits with school representatives and tabling events in designated locations; coordinates with other university departments.Participates in community activities that heighten the awareness of museum exhibits and programs.Assists in developing program curriculum and assists in production of materials, ensuring that programs and outreach activities support the museum's goals.Develops methods for feedback from outreach locations and evaluates program success, adjusting as appropriate. Documents findings to track trends and changes in the community.Helps identify appropriate programs for exhibits during the exhibition creation process.Prepares reports as required by management, federal, state, and university programs.Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.Applicants should be creative, display enthusiasm for the cultural and natural history of the Chihuahuan Desert, be willing to take initiative, and be flexible.Applicant should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience working in a team environment, and strong organizational skills.Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.Complies with all State and University policies.Other duties may be assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's DegreeandExperience: 0-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university3 years of related experienceAdditional InformationThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at mailto:titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6302777jeid-0839f3dd77aa374992eb3c7fd77a763a