22-Jun-22 11:08 AM
URL: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2759&site=1
Company / Organization: The University of Southern Mississippi - Marine Education Center
Type: Full-time
City: Ocean Springs
State or Country if outside US: MS
Description:

Job Title: Marine Education Project Specialist - OECI Department: Marine Education Center Date Prepared: May 2022 Reports To: Marine Education Project Manager - OECI Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials required: CV, cover letter. Job Summary: This position supports the University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) Marine Education Center (MEC) with the NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) https://web.uri.edu/oeci/. The project specialist will develop supporting materials and activities, co-facilitate virtual and in-person interactions, maintain records, and assist in report-writing. The position provides support to students at Tuskegee University (TU) and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) in the Ocean Exploration Club and Ocean Explorer internship program. This position will build capacity for student participation in marine research and data collection and help support the OECI and Marine Education Project Manager - OECI foster a diverse and inclusive ocean exploration workforce. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Accelerate recruitment and retention for both the Ocean Exploration Club and the Ocean Explorer interns. Participate in the Marine Education Center team engaging students in ocean exploration aboard vessels, in laboratories, and in computational settings. 2. Plans and executes virtual and face-to-face interactions among a multi-disciplinary group of TU students to cultivate curiosity and foster interest in the ocean exploration field. 3. Develop project materials and resources to communicate with students and members of the public through oral and poster presentations ranging from local to national conferences. Be prepared to educate in MEC programs interacting with a variety of K-12 students, teachers, and public. 4. Interacts with existing project partners and assist in engaging new partners from academia, nonprofit, and industry on a recurring basis by providing feedback, taking minutes, and collaborating with the Marine Education Project Manager - OECI and Marine Education Center Director. 5. Streamlines implementation of the OECI project through regular administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, data management, report preparation, and social media presence. 6. Represent the project and become involved in DEI initiatives throughout the marine education community. 7. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in STEM- or education-related field. Other undergraduate degrees considered with experience and interest/commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. One year of relevant experience in working with diverse audiences, online communication, or customer service - OR - an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Driver's License. Maintain CPR, First Aid, and water safety qualifications (trainings provided). Must be able and willing to travel locally and nationally, possibly including research at sea. Preferred Qualifications: Two years related experience and/or training. Experience in virtual engagement of diverse audiences. Demonstrated commitment/effectiveness in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): • Skill in Microsoft software package. • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to be compassionate and empathetic while working a diverse group of individuals • Passion for working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. • Demonstrate a commitment to the MEC climate for diversity, equity & inclusion. • Ability to employ anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work. • Ability to work with and support diverse populations of students, staff and faculty. • Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from various audiences. • Ability to attract, engage and retain participants in a focused extracurricular student group. • Ability to read and apply research literature. • Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence. • Ability to use basic equipment for teaching, outreach and research in field and laboratory. • Ability to maintain telepresence capabilities at USM and Tuskegee University. • Ability to swim and work in variable field conditions. • Ability to travel for frequent daytrips and occasional overnight stays. • Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and water safety qualifications (trainings provided). The University of Southern Mississippi is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Please click the following link to submit an application: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2759&site=1

Point of Contact: Rae Quadara
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