Saint Joseph's College of Maine is seeking a dynamic individual for the part-time, 20 hours per week position of GFSTM Noyce Project Assistant!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The GFSTM Noyce Project Assistant will be under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator. The responsibilities will include coordinating scholar activities and cohort building, logistics and purchasing support for events, communication and social media. In addition, the project assistant will assist with submission of stipend and reimbursement requests, as well as data collection required for project reporting. Additional responsibilities may be assigned depending on interest and qualifications.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Program AdministrationCoordinate project activities including the Teaching Experience Short Course and Career PanelsOversee communication about the GFSTM Noyce project including updates to the website and social mediaOrganize and maintain files and records of data related to Noyce scholars and graduatesAssist with budget oversight including administration of stipends, reimbursement requests, and monthly reconciliationPrincipal Investigator SupportProvide scheduling support, calendar management support, and meeting agenda preparationPlan, organize, and co-facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholdersData EntryManage, scan, archive, and assist with analysis of a variety of program data and documentsCreate, manage, and troubleshoot accurate budget spreadsheetsWork with

GFSTM PI

to prepare project reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors DegreeA valid drivers license and ability to successfully pass a background check is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Ability to work both independently, collaboratively, and on multiple teams, simultaneouslyCommitment to promoting inclusion, equity, and fairness in all aspects of the work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MS degree or Secondary Teaching Credential in STEM field2 years administrative experience / grant administrationExperience in higher educationPrior experience working with secondary STEM teachers

About GFSTM:

This is a temporary part-time position funded through the NSF-sponsored Growing Future STEM Teachers in Maine (GFSTM) project. Through full-tuition scholarships, GFSTM seeks to recruit and prepare future science and math teachers, and provide continued support as they enter the classroom in high-need school districts. GFSTM, a partnership between Saint Josephs College and Southern Maine Community College, is committed to growing the pool of highly qualified secondary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) teachers in Maine by creating and supporting multiple pathways into the profession and helping districts grow their own.

About Saint Josephs College of MaineFounded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Josephs College is Maines only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 382-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Josephs College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;to reach out beyond the Colleges boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Josephs College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a persons race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on Apply. Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.