Academic and Environmental Program Coordinator

Academic and Environmental Program Coordinator Salary Hourly Location Fullerton CA Job Type Fulltime Job Number Department Campus Programs Opening Date Closing Date PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS Working under the direction of the Arboretum Director to advance the mission of the Arboretum the Academic and Environmental Program Coordinator has the primary responsibility for coordinating promoting and tracking academic use of the Arboretum which includes internships service learning coursework and research and Environmental Programs featuring the living and historic collections in the Arboretum including K school use Essential Duties Coordinates outreach to faculty to build diverse use of the Arboretum as a teaching platform for CSUF community colleges and K schools Prepares monthly and quarterly reporting up to Dean and Provost detailing academic use Works with Arboretum staff to coordinate placement and supervision of academic and service learning interns Collaborates with campus partners to promote academic use and internships at the Arboretum Plans and executes Internship Showcase at the end of each semester for campus partners donors and community attendance Creates Educational Community Programming Working with the Membership and Annual Giving Coordinator develop exclusive programming for members to assist in growing the Arboretum membership base Work with Arboretum volunteers to develop K programming Coordinates K school use with Calendar Scheduler and Volunteer Coordinator Works closely with Arboretum staff for reporting to industry associations such as APGA BGCI and maintaining Level IV accreditation with Arbnet organization Presents andor coordinates programs and activities on behalf of the Arboretum at CSUF and Community events Prepare annual goals budgets and reports for inclusion in the Arboretum's annual work plan Participate in institutional strategic planning Undertake specific projects and tasks as assigned by the Arboretum Director Other duties as assigned Qualifications Experience working in higher education Experience in working with andor supervising academic interns Experience in event planning Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills including writing and public speaking Excellent coordination and leadership qualities Must be able to function as part of a team Must be able to work with diverse personalities Must be able to multitask

EDUCATION

Minimum Bachelor's degree in a related field of minimum four years of equivalent work experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to withstand long periods of bending walking on uneven gravel Must be able to work outdoors in a dusty environment prone to temperature variations and inclement weather

BENEFITS

Health dental vision life health care flex plan LTD vacation sick leave holiday credit union tuition reimbursement and retirement plan with company match All benefits will be administered according to policies andor procedures