Science in the Summer Lead Coordinator
Science in the Summer Lead Coordinator
Position Number: 00059483
Vacancy ID: P016207
Department: Morehead Planetarium-524500Morehead Planetarium - 524500
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1
Full Time/Part Time Permanent/Time Limited: Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment: one year, potential to extend past one year
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm
Job Code ID: Curatorial Specialist - Journey
Salary Shown to Applicants (Hiring Range): $49,000-$52,000
Salary Grade Equivalency: GN10
FLSA Designation: Nonexempt
Duties Exempt: No
Department Description:
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center opened in 1949 as the first planetarium on a college campus in the United States. During the 1960s and 1970s, Morehead trained 62 NASA astronauts (including 11 of the 12 men who walked on the Moon) in celestial navigation. By Morehead’s 50th anniversary in 1999, more than five million spectators – half of them schoolchildren – had visited its Star Theater to learn about the cosmos.
Morehead expanded its mission in 2000, becoming not only a gateway to the stars, but a gateway to all the sciences. Today, its programming reflects the expanded mission to help people better understand science, technology, and health through state-of-the-art full dome planetarium shows, exhibits, camps, hands-on classes, and statewide outreach programming.
In 2020, Morehead completed a $9M renovation that expanded its exhibit space which now includes more than 6,000 square feet of exhibit space that highlight a range of science disciplines.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position description:
This position coordinates the Science in the Summer Program as well as supporting other K-12 programs at Morehead and in the state.
Responsibilities include:
-Coordinating the implementation of Science in the Summer activities in the field, primarily by developing curriculum, organizing and carrying out summer camps and site visits, professional development workshops, and related events that promote quality summer science learning for all students.
-Assisting in designing and administering instruments to assess the impact of the Science in the Summer program (as well as other Morehead programs) on attitudes about science and science education decision-making for all levels of participants: community leaders, parents, school board members, administrators, teachers, and students.
-Disseminating demographic data and effectiveness of summer camps, professional development workshops, and mobile science programs/vehicles use through publications and/or presentations at state and national meetings and conventions.
-Actively facilitating collaborations among faculty, teachers, public school officials, and corporations to achieve equity of access for students to quality science education and to garner the resources to sustain positive change.
-Contributing to grant writing efforts and annual reports to maintain and expand the Science in the Summer program (as well as other Morehead programs).
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
A valid North Carolina driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.
Education Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in education, special education, instructional design, educational technology, educational media, or related discipline with coursework in curriculum development or learning theory; Coursework in science and/or education fields.
Experience in an office environment and supervising employees. Experience with coordinating schedules and logistics for multiple programs independently and simultaneously. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills.
Previous experience working with the public and K-12 audiences in informal educational settings, with an emphasis on elementary school-aged students. At least one year of curriculum development experience and experience working in and/or with youth-serving community organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs. Science or STEM teaching experience desired. Informal science teaching knowledge in content and pedagogy.
Bilingual proficiency.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment and one year of experience that demonstrates possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Special Physical and Mental Requirements:
Dynamics of work. Experience in use of equipment, office equipment, use of computers for data analysis and record keeping. Proficiency in computer programs such as Excel and Microsoft Word. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Positive affect necessary for program success. The work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. However, the position requires early morning and late afternoon/evening travel and some participation in weekend activities. Therefore, the work schedule will be adjusted to consider travel plans and weekend work.
Work environment and conditions. Significant daily variation is a key component of this position, varying for creative work to administrative work to maintenance work; supervisory experience is also necessary; fast-paced environment; excellent communications skills will assist employee with working with a diverse public. Standard office environment, classroom settings, informal program spaces. Some out-of-town overnight travel.
Physical effort. Moderate physical effort (some heavy lifting) is required, specifically as related to preparing learning environments and providing routine upkeep and maintenance of the educational classrooms, exhibit areas, storage rooms, and mobile program vehicles. Ability to maneuver 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241386
Department Contact Name and Title: Glenda Hairston; Youth + Family Programs Manager
Department Contact Telephone or Email: ghairston@unc.edu
Posting Open Date: 09/30/2022
Posting Close Date: 10/21/2022
Open Until Filled: No
Office of Human Resources Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.