Geering Up School Programs Coordinator

Staff – Non Union

Job Category
M&P – AAPS

Job Profile
AAPS Salaried – Educational Programming, Level A

Job Title
Geering Up School Programs Coordinator

Department
Geering Up & Outreach Program School Programs Dean’s Office Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range
$4,341.17 – $6,253.75 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date
November 30, 2022

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Job Summary

The Geering Up School Programs Coordinator (the Coordinator) is responsible for the programming and day-to-day operations of all Vancouver based, Geering Up school-board partnerships including workshops and professional development activities. Operating year-round, Geering Up in-school workshops and professional development events engage thousands of students and hundreds of teachers in communities across the province.

The Coordinator is responsible for delivering on Geering Up’s school-board engagement mandate by building strong relationships with school boards that address local STEM education needs, developing programs to train teachers in inclusive STEM delivery, developing programs that support STEM credit retention of traditionally under-represented youth, and supervising workshop programs that supplement teacher’s STEM lessons. Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, School Programs, the Coordinator will be responsible for planning, curriculum development, implementation, personnel management, and evaluation of the above programming. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that these programs are safe, inclusive, and aligned with the values of the outreach office.

Organizational Status

UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach (Geering Up) is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) learning opportunities with families across BC, with special outreach programs for groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. We believe that STEM education needs to be hands-on, inquiry-driven, and accessible. Over the past 27 years, we have worked with over 150,000 youth. This position directly addresses the Faculty of Applied Science’s goal to make its programs more accessible and welcoming to all learners.

Due to the nature of the work, vacations are restricted during the peak programming months. In order to deliver and supervise programming, some work will be required on evenings and weekends. When required to work an evening or a Saturday, the schedule for this position will be adjusted in consultation with the School Programs Assistant Manager.

The Coordinator will work closely with various departments and organizations internal and external to UBC including:

• School boards, teachers, parents, and community groups;
• Faculty members in the Engineering departments and programs;
• Aligned non-profit organizations from BC and Canada.

Work Performed

Programming:

• Leads the strategy to engage teachers at BC school districts and build a strong relationship with local teachers, principals, and school boards
• Develops and coordinates activities with local school boards including responding to local school-board priorities. Activities include, but are not limited to, one-day professional development events, after-school professional development workshops, summer training programs, professional development workshops at educator conferences, online courses for educators, and in-school workshops for youth
• Leads the development and implementation of the program curriculum, for participants in grades K – 12 and teachers, guiding student curriculum assistants through the process of designing and testing new activities. This curriculum includes computer science curriculum, and engineering and science curriculum activities.

Staff and Volunteer Management

• In order to achieve their school program outreach goals, the Coordinator will also assist the Camps Coordinator in recruiting, training, and managing a team of student workshop Instructors and student outreach assistants.
• Conducts Instructor staff meetings for workshop and teacher programs.

Program Administration

• Supports communications between Applied Science Outreach and local school districts, principals, and teachers
• Teacher professional development and school workshop registration
• Adheres to the school program budget, handles space rental contracts
• Ensures the safety of participants in school programs by creating safety plans and reviewing curriculum and training for suitability
• Develops advertising and promotional materials related to school-board programming
• Takes guidance from Manager to monitor and reconcile school programs budgets and monitor the financial performance of school programs.
• Performs other related duties as required

Supervision Received

Reports to the Assistant Manager, School Programs. Works under general direction, with minimal supervision. Responsible for meeting a wide range of goals, and is accountable to multiple projects with different teams. Work is reviewed based on effectiveness and completion of objectives. This position requires a high degree of accuracy and initiative.

Supervision Given

Recruits, trains, coaches and evaluates student staff, including administration and mentorship. Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of student staff, and will share responsibility for hiring, discipline, and evaluation.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Geering Up Outreach programs play a key role in Applied Science’s diversity and recruitment goals. The Geering Up School Programs Coordinator plays a significant role in ensuring the well-being of program staff and participants. Work requires judgment and initiative.  Errors could adversely impact the experiences and safety of children, teachers and volunteers attending the school programs and negatively impact the reputation of the Unit, community partners and the University.

Minimum Qualifications
University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience working with groups of youth is required, ideally, 2-3 years of experience working with children and youth in educational camps and/or recreational settings; or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience teaching science and engineering to youth is an asset. Familiarity with the British Columbia school curriculum is an asset. Experience working with teachers and teaching teachers science and engineering activities is an asset. Work experience with Geering Up, or another Actua camp is an asset. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and collaborative. The ability to communicate clearly and strong interpersonal skills are required. Ability to pay close attention to detail and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. First-aid or related safety training. Training in the field of education, and childcare is an asset.

Ability to work evenings and weekends to facilitate workshops and events as required.

All UBC faculty and staff who work directly with or potentially have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults are subject to a Criminal Record Check in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act. The successful applicant must be able to produce a valid criminal record check.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.  An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.  We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.