STEM Center Coordinator (Project Management Specialist)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Application
Details
Posted: 12-May-22
Location: Gary, Indiana,
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 298907
Department
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES (NW-ARSC-IUNWA)
Department Information
One of the eight comprehensive universities in the Indiana University system, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 5 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The campus has a diverse student population of nearly 5,000 students and offers primarily Baccalaureate and Master degrees in a variety of disciplines. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available in arts and sciences, business and economics, education, nursing and health professions, public and environmental affairs, and social work. The campus is also home to the IU School of Medicine Northwest. IU Northwest emphasizes high quality teaching, peer-reviewed research and creative activity, community engagement, and service. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity and engagement.
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) at Indiana University Northwest seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position, STEM Center Coordinator. This position is supported by a federal grant under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) STEM and Articulation Program. Reporting to the Project Director, this position will provide specific programming and services in support of IU Northwest's TRIUNFOS (TRansforming Indiana University Northwest For Opportunities in STEM) initiative focused on student engagement and persistence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Project Director and COAS Dean, the STEM Center Coordinator provides leadership implementing and expanding student programs and services offered through IU Northwest's new STEM Center. This includes coordinating and managing expanded STEM-specific dual enrollment and transfer services; developing and implementing initiatives and programming that promote student engagement, internships, and experiential learning; peer mentorship; community engagement; and undergraduate research.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Helps launch new academic and co-curricular initiatives.
Serves as a liaison responsible for cultivating and maintaining internal and external relationships in support of the goals and priorities of the project.
Provides leadership in developing an effective, integrated approach to support student success in STEM, working closely with IUN and Ivy Tech stakeholders.
Works closely with STEM faculty and key campus administrators to enhance outreach and recruitment efforts of traditionally underrepresented students in STEM.
Advocates for student retention and success initiatives across campus and assumes a leadership role in developing a culture of belonging and success for all STEM students.
Engages with high schools, community, and industry stakeholders to enhance student interest in STEM and increases student knowledge of and access to STEM employment opportunities during the school year, summer, and after graduation.
Coordinates services and activities with STEM faculty and existing campus support services in counseling, advising, tutoring, mentoring, and career services to maximize resources and achieve project goals.
Plans, develops, and integrates innovative support services and activities designed to facilitate the success of STEM students.
Prepares regular reports on the center's overall effectiveness for project and campus leadership in accordance with the approved evaluation plan.
General Responsibilities
Manages large projects of the most complex nature, from start to finish, ensuring on time completion within budget.
Analyzes, tracks, forecasts, and reports on project metrics and shortfalls.
Communicates ongoing changes in tasks, goals, or performance; supervises and trains project staff as needed.
Develops and maintains project schedules, goals, and communication.
Matrix manages teams to develop, evaluate, and revise project processes.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure that project objectives are achieved within established time frames.
Participates in client meetings, contract finalization, and development of requirements and specifications.
Provides guidance and support to less experienced peers.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Preferred
Ph.D. or E.D. degree in a relevant field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
3-5 years of relevant experience/leadership in STEM education or industry.
Experience or familiarity with programs or services to encourage success of Hispanic, low-income, and underrepresented students.
SKILLS
Required
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
Excellent project management skills.
Proficient communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Ability to lead/manage others.
Preferred
Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities with attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in initiating new ideas and addressing student, faculty, or staff concerns.
Demonstrated quantitative/computer competency.
Goal-oriented, strategic thinker.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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About Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Founded in 1820, Indiana University is the state’s public university system, comprised of two core campuses—IU-Bloomington and IUPUI—and six regional campuses located throughout the state. Combined, the total student population is more than 114,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students. IU is one of the largest employers in the state, with over 20,000 faculty and staff. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. Diversity and inclusion remains a core commitment to IU’s mission to cultivate an educational environment that supports equal access, participation and representation on all of its campuses and that provides educational and career opportunities for all.
