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University of Pittsburgh SSME Coordinator in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
SSME Coordinator
The Summer Science and Math Experience (SSME), founded in 2009, was developed collaboratively by science and education faculty members from Pitt-Greensburg to provide middle school students an opportunity to experience the wonder and excitement of the science and math fields. Students use inquiry based, hands on learning techniques to explore biology, chemistry, computer science, math, and other areas related to the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Students participating in the SSME program reside on campus, engage in workshops and research activities, and are mentored by Pitt-Greensburg senior faculty members. Students also participate in one off-campus activity. This program is year-to-year, based on funding and is provided at no cost to the student and their families.
The program coordinator plans and executes the experience from start to finish. Duties, not limited to, include: reaching out to the various school districts to enlist administration and teacher support, recruit and register students, ensures there are enough students as designated in grant requests, secure faculty members to facilitate each workshop, schedule off campus excursions, coordinate activities for when the students are not in a workshop, recruit and train student counselors, act as HIPAA monitor for student' medical needs, assure that students who have special medical and/or dietary needs are followed and met, coordinate room scheduling, meals, housing, and transportation, etc..
A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Department: Greensburg University Relations & Development Campus: Greensburg Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 37.5 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: No Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Visa Sponsorship Provided: Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Cover Letter PI242506034
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