Center for Cooperation in Research and Education (CORE)

We are currently seeking candidates with a background in Educational Research with an emphasis on natural sciences or technology.

  GENERAL DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CORE Project Coordinator, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a 24-month grant-funded position (with possibility of continuation based on funding) supporting the development and implementation of: SeaTech: Underserved Teens Hooked on Ocean Science.

  The project will develop workplace and technology competencies for 8th and 9th grade students at the Capistrano Boys & Girls Club.  Each year, up to 120 students will participate in weekly programs at the Club, Ocean Institute, Scripps Institution of Oceanography or one of our technology partners.  The project also offers a two-week summer institute, where students learn skills necessary to be effective contributors to Scripps’ Marine Mammal Bioacoustics Laboratory.   

  The CORE Project Coordinator will assist with general administrative support for the project including but not limited to: writing and editing curriculum, maintaining progress reports; teaching programs, purchasing/procuring; developing correspondences; scheduling, testing and evaluating new program components; developing positive interactions with other Ocean Institute departments.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Provide logistic and administrative support for the SeaTech Program funded by the National Science Foundation.

·        Assist with the development, testing and implementation of a 2-year workplace and technology training program for 8th-9th graders using bioacoustics as the theme.

·        Coordinate communications, planning, and instructional programs between all SeaTech partners.

·        Serve as primary OI liaison with Capistrano Boys & Girls Club

  REQUIREMENTS:

BA or BS in a natural science. Demonstrated competence in writing and communication.  Strong human relations skills.  Ability to work independently and maintain high standard of excellence in task completion.  Strong plus: Experience developing educational curriculum, content familiarity with marine mammals and/or bioacoustics; desire to work with underrepresented youths in an after school free-choice environment (Boys & Girls Clubs); experience in project administration or management.

Computer Skills Required:

Competency using Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong plus: experience with web authoring software.

Salary Range: $28,500 - $33,000; Full time; Exempt; Benefits

Please see our website www.ocean-institute.org for additional information on the Institute.

Fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to (949) 248-5557 attn: Elaine Hofflund or

ehofflund@ocean-institute.org

Sincerely,

  Sarah Wilson

Ocean Institute
Public Programs Manager, Cooperation in Research and Education
(949) 496-2274 ext. 337
www.ocean-institute.org