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Position Information

Posting NumberSF00838Job TitleAssistant Director, Office of Marine Programs (Education and Outreach Programs)Position Number109147FTE1.00FLSAExemptPosition TypeProfessional StaffUnionPSA/NEA - Professional Staff AssocPay Grade Level13Pay Grade Range$62,728 - $95,306Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information

DepartmentGSO Office of Marine ProgramsContact(s)Contact Phone/ExtensionContact EmailPhysical DemandsCampus LocationNarragansett Bay CampusGrant FundedExtension Contingency Notes

Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06-20-2020 with possible renewal.

Job Description Summary

BASIC FUNCTION:

Work with the Director, Office of Marine Programs to advance the office’s role in administering outreach, education and communications efforts for the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography. Develop, implement and evaluate education efforts and public outreach events, and assist with the creation of a suite of communications and marketing products.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the development of multi-year strategic plans for K-12 and other public-facing ocean science education and outreach activities.

Assist in coordinating efforts to educate audiences in Rhode Island and worldwide, including the scientific community and decision makers, teachers and students, alumni, and public audiences on ocean science issues and GSO activities.

Manage the Narragansett Bay Classroom (NBC), including planning and professional staff support for NBC including the NBC Coordinator and Outreach Scientists (generally GSO graduate students). Expand NBC reach by increasing the number of programs and options—including on-site (e.g. school classrooms), at the URI Bay Campus and/or in the field—for Rhode Island schools and youth groups. Evaluate effectiveness of programming to allow for continued enhancement.

Manage the Rhode Island Teachers-at-Sea program to offer Rhode Island educators the opportunity to sail aboard the Research Vessel (R/V) Endeavor on cruises led by scientists from GSO and other institutions. Market the program widely to encourage inclusion of both formal and informal educators of all disciplines and serving all Rhode Island communities.

Identify and coordinate topical speakers with Director for the annual Charles and Marie Fish Lecture in Oceanography. Manage logistical support, develop marketing and advertising to maximize attendance, and liaison with the Fish Family representative.

Manage the development, coordination and evaluation of GSO-focused outreach events both on the URI Bay Campus and offsite, including the GSO Open House, Friends of Oceanography events, and other outreach events.

Assist in the development of printed and digital content to promote GSO education and outreach efforts, as well as research, and other activities. This may include website and social media posts, e-newsletter content, outreach materials, and printed publications.

Assist in the planning, design, development and distribution of printed and digital content (including magazines, newsletters, brochures, websites, and social media) to support attainment of GSO goals and objectives. In support of Content Creation, develop, research, write, and edit articles, outreach materials, social media posts, e-newsletters and other online content (including topics such as newly published research in scientific journals, commentary on topical issues, background information on GSO activities, and profiles of researchers, students and other members of the GSO community.) In the area of Publications, assist in the production of Aboard GSO alumni magazine, the GSO Annual Report and other marketing and development materials. In the area of Website & Social Media, assist in managing the GSO website and implementing a coordinated social media strategy.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers and word processing, graphic design, database management, and, presentation and spreadsheet software. Website management.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1.Bachelor’s degree.

2.Minimum five years of experience designing, developing, marketing and executing education and outreach programs.

3.Demonstrated supervisory experience.

4.Demonstrated experience working with educators and students.

5.Demonstrated experience implementing public outreach, event, and K-12 education strategies.

6.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

7.Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. website management, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and presentation software).

8.Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

9.Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

10.Demonstrated strategic thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1.Demonstrated experience in ocean science or marine environmental programs.

2.Demonstrated experience in obtaining public and private grant funding.

3.Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, foundation and private sources of funding.

4.Demonstrated video and editing skills.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date09/12/2019Closing Date10/04/2019Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) “Other Document” – names and contact information of three professional references.

Quicklink for Postinghttp://jobs.uri.edu/postings/6379Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume
3. Other Document

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a minimum five years of experience designing, developing, marketing and executing education and outreach programs?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have demonstrated supervisory experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have demonstrated experience working with educators and students?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have demonstrated experience implementing public outreach, event, and K-12 education strategies?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have demonstrated computer skills (i.e. website management, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and presentation software)?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?
   • Yes
   • No
10. * Do you have demonstrated strategic thinking skills?
    • Yes
    • No
11. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other