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Title: STEM Education Coordinator
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Mathematics Science and Technology
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The STEM Education Coordinator is responsible for managing STEM outreach, civic engagement, and scholarship programs at the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST). This position requires the use of innovative STEM educational strategies, multiple technical skills, skills in mentoring young people in pursuing STEM careers and interests, skills in providing professional development to STEM educators, and a strong commitment to providing equitable, inclusive access to high quality STEM learning experiences to diverse and underserved communities. This position involves coordinating a scholars program of 40 undergraduate students; coordinating professional development for STEM faculty; mentoring diverse communities to make STEM disciplines more inclusive and equitable; and delivering high quality STEM instruction.

Additional Information

This is a non-continuous appointment that expires at the end of the current grant year. Appointment renewal for subsequent grant years is contingent upon grant funding availability and program needs.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$5,000 Monthly

Required Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or Education discipline.
2. Experience managing STEM education projects
3. Post-secondary teaching experience in a STEM subject

Work Hours

Varies

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

1. Resume / C.V.
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Contact Information for Applicants

Olesya Courier,
obiryuk@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.