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Job Summary
The National Science Foundation Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (NSF CBIKS) The Outreach and Broadening Participation Senior Coordinator oversees the broader impacts activities for the NSF CBIKS, including broadening participation, education, and knowledge transfer. The Senior Coordinator carries out broadening participation activities, including mentorship and skill development for post doc and graduate student cohorts, community-building and cultural competency training for the NSF CBIKS team, youth and community engagement design, and protocols and action plan development. This position also coordinates outreach strategy and network-building activities for key audiences relevant to the NSF CBIKS mission.
This is a term-limited position. Continuation of the position for an additional five years is contingent upon grant funding.
Essential Functions
- Oversees NSF CBIKS’s Broader Impacts staff in the implementation of the strategic and action plans for education, broadening participation and knowledge transfer activities, including research development, metric-setting, reporting, and evaluation. In particular, to advance opportunities and engagement for Native students in STEM, and to facilitate training of graduate students in braiding methodologies and community-based participatory research practice.
- Provides collaborative leadership to CBIKS Directors, Leadership Circle, and thematic research working group to ensure implementation of strategic plan, including research development and progress in thematic research areas and coordination with project leaders and vendors.
- Works across the NSF CBIKS team to integrate broadening participation goals and outcomes into research, education, and knowledge transfer activities. Coordinate strategic planning, metrics, reporting, dissemination, and evaluation for broadening participation activities, including trainings, writing, web, presentations, and other media, in accordance with NSF requirements.
- Coordinates mentorship and skill-building activities for early-career cohort, including one-on-one and cohort-level mentorship, development of trainings, and network-building events that create a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive early career program within NSF CBIKS.
- Develops trainings and communication materials on braiding methodologies, cultural competency, and science communication relevant to NSF CBIKS.
- Assists in seeking, writing, and applying to external funding opportunities to expand outreach, broadening participation, knowledge transfer, and education goals.
- Designs recruitment strategies and cross-institutional coordination of research learning opportunities for engagement in NSF CBIKS research.
- Designs outreach and network-building strategies and activities for all broader impacts categories. Develops evaluation tools and adjust methods to improve outcomes.
- Establishes strong and productive relationships across NSF CBIKS staff, leadership, and Hubs to assist with overall goals and cultivate a positive and cohesive Center culture.
Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in social science, natural science, education, or related field) with three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work both independently and to be part of an effective team with a highly cooperative and collaborative work style.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills with particular strengths in team building and relationship building. Capable of working successfully with diverse populations. Ability to write concisely, express thoughts clearly, and develop ideas in a logical sequence.
- Excellent organizational, problem solving, negotiation, and project management skills with strong attention to detail and quality. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize and manage the demands of concurrent projects.
- Experience with outreach and public speaking.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Master's or PhD degree in social science, natural science, or education field.
- At least two years of supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and direct the work of other team members.
- Experience in community-based participatory research.
- Experience working in partnership with Indigenous communities.
- Experience with developing programs that encourage engagement from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Experience in program evaluation.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office work environment.
Additional Details
- This is a term-limited position. Continuation of the position for an additional five years is contingent upon grant funding.
- May supervise graduate and undergraduate assistants.
Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Salary Information
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload your cover letter and resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.
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