Science Outreach Coordinator, College of Arts and

**Science Outreach Coordinator, College of Arts and Science**:
**Primary Purpose**: To coordinate the Science Ambassador Program, assist the Manager of Science Outreach in coordinating the Kamskénow program, as well as provide support for other science outreach initiatives offered through the Science Outreach office in the College of Arts & Science.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:
Coordinating the Science Ambassador Program, which will include:

- Hiring student Science Ambassadors.
- Arranging Science Ambassador professional development opportunities.
- Providing oversight, resources, and direction to Science Ambassadors as they plan engaging and culturally-relevant activities to connect with identified STEM learning needs in participating schools on a community-by-community basis.
- Logistical arrangements related to Science Ambassador travel, purchase and shipment of science materials, and securing community-based housing.
- Ongoing developmental program assessment including: dissemination and analysis of qualitative surveys for school staff, students and ambassadors; post-placement debriefing with school administrators and ambassadors; and accessing opportunities for objective external review.
- Securing ongoing program sponsorship, maintaining positive donor relations, and working with other College and University science outreach programs (e.g. VIDO).
- Creating and working within an annual program budget.
- Promoting the Science Ambassador Program to campus and off-campus community by: creating and disseminating an informative annual program report and brochure; maintaining an up-to-date program website; and coordinating an annual Science Ambassador Celebration event.
- Along with the Director of Science Outreach, coordinating the Kamskénow program
- Sustaining and enhancing General Science Outreach programming
- Providing leadership and supervision of the Science Outreach Team
- Ensuring effective delivery and sustainability of all outreach activities
- Designing and developing engaging, culturally-responsive, hands-on science programming
- Co-instructing with Science Outreach Instructors
- Promoting U of S science students, faculty and research activities to the general public

**Education**: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (science or science education), Graduate Degree is preferred. Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

**Skills**:

- knowledge and enthusiasm for science, education, and indigenizing western science
- demonstrated leadership and team management skills
- demonstrated cultural sensitivity and experience uplifting Indigenous voices in the sciences.
- proven ability to work effectively as a team member; effective communication, organizational and negotiation skills
- demonstrated social media skills, resourceful and capable of high degree of independence
- high level of initiative and be able to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
- effective public speaking and presentation skills and proficiency in financial management.
- applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity and diversity. Applications from Indigenous persons are especially encouraged for this role._

**Department**: Office of the Vice-Deans
**Status**: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension
**Employment Group**: ASPA
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 0.5
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $52,050.00 - 81,328.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Specialist Professional
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 1
**Posted Date**: 8/19/2024
**Closing Date**: 9/1/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines