Coordinator, Scholars & Teacher Development Programs

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with FGCU faculty and staff to develop and implement educational and outreach initiatives for both programs.
• Coordinates and mentors Gulf Scholars undergraduates throughout their program, ensuring engagement in community service, internships, research, and action projects.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with community partners, including the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and the Immokalee Foundation, to support program goals.
• Oversees procurement transactions, tracks expenses, and manages program budgets to meet programmatic needs.
• Recruits, hires, and trains student assistants to support program execution.
• Manages Gulf Scholars Symposia, coordinating with campus and community stakeholders to showcase student work.
• Supports STEM Institute teachers throughout the academic year, facilitating conference and workshop participation.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the STEM Summer Institute for Teachers, including planning and execution of the two-week event.
• Collects data and conducts program evaluations, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data to recommend improvements.
• Travels regularly to program sites around Southwest Florida for outreach, field trips, and community engagement.
• Supervises FGCU students and staff, ensuring smooth operation of programs both on campus and in the community.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with private sector organizations for outreach and fundraising efforts.
• Creates communications materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, and handbooks to support program outreach.
• Plans and implements special projects as assigned to further the mission of the programs.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either four years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
• Valid driver's license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a STEM discipline, Education, Communication, or closely related field.
• Two years experience in education program implementation, community outreach, higher education, or science communication.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating campus-community outreach, especially with K-12 schools.
• Fundraising experience, including grant development and donor engagement
• Experience recruiting volunteer, work study, internship, and/or graduate students and facilitating their service/work/study opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
• Working knowledge of Florida K-12 Sunshine State Standards.
• Knowledge of online, classroom, and field teaching and instruction including applicable standards.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines toward long-term and short-term goals.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Ability to manage and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, motivation, and accountability.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, coworkers, and community partners while assisting in building strategic relationships.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate developmental objectives, outcomes, and assessment practices for programs and initiatives.
• Ability to interpret and apply data to inform and improve programs and initiatives.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in the establishment, interpretation, application, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to use digital tools for program development, outreach, delivery, and assessment (e.g., Microsoft Office, Canva, Zoom, etc.)
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel between assigned schools, FGCU, and other locations to attend meetings or programs.

Pay Grade 15