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Youngstown State University
Coordinator, STEM Outreach
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A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$58,876 / year median in Ohio
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Salary:
$18,280.00 - $22,000.00Annually Location:
Youngstown, Ohio Job Type:
Professional Administrative Job Number:
202600086Division:
Academic Affairs Department:
Center forWorkforce Educ & Innov Opening Date:
07/09/2026Bargaining Unit Status:
Excluded fromAny Bargaining Unit Salary Grade:
XF (A3)Full-time Equivalency:
0.50Additional Information:
This position is contingent upon the University's continuing receipt of funds from an external source adequate to fully support the appointment. Summary of Position Provides coordination and leadership at the Williamson Innovation Park for STEM activities relating to K-12 access and community outreach. Organizes activities aimed at building a pipeline of STEM-interested students and promoting STEM careers and educational opportunities at YSU. Ensures the daily function of operations and services related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Works under general supervision and may make some work procedural decisions which do not contravene policies; generally, determines work sequences (which task comes first) within any department/divisional guidelines.Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events. Develops and staffs regularly scheduled programming to take place at the Williamson Innovation Park with the goal of engaging the community in STEM-themed education. Promotes educational and training opportunities available at Youngstown State University with the goal of developing a pipeline from engagement at the Williamson Innovation Park to enrollment at YSU. Assists in the development of educational activities and curriculum for day camps and summer camps; provides staffing support for camps. Supports the efforts of the STEM Outreach and Scholarships staff with events and programming, generally. Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of overall programs and/or services as assigned. Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of overall goals and objectives. Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate. Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review?related to programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components. Prepares for and attends events.Other Functions and Responsibilities:
Assists with training new hires. Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.Equipment Operated:
Computer and all other standard office equipment.Work Schedule:
Twelve-month, 20 hours per week. Flexible scheduling Monday-Saturday based on programming. Saturday and occasional evening availability is required.Supervision Exercised:
May exercise supervision over student employees.Reports to:
Director, Outreach and Scholarships - STEM Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/orLicensures :
Valid driver's license. First-aid and CPR training.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
university policies and procedures- ; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives
- ; department/division policies and procedures
- ; workplace safety practices and procedures
- ; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management.
Skill in:
use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division•.Ability to:
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one task to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships. (- ) Developed after employment.