POSITION OVERVIEW:

Inspire and equip the next generation of diverse scientists, engineers, and mathematicians!

The Summer 2025 Assistant Outreach Coordinator will co-facilitate welcoming and inclusive programs for diverse 6-12th grade students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) college and career pathways during their on-campus summer programs at the University of Minnesota - College of Science and Engineering (CSE).

The Assistant Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the team of undergraduate outreach assistants to lead on-campus summer programming, including orientation, dynamic morning meetings, and around campus programming. They will supervise, support, and potentially lead hands-on STEM lessons while maintaining a safe and respectful environment for the staff and youth participants.

This position requires the ability to work in person on the Twin Cities campus from 8:00am-4:30pm CST Monday-Friday starting approximately Tuesday, May 20 through Friday, August 22, 2025 (with the exception of the University holidays on Memorial Day, June 19th, and July 4th).

This is a full-time, seasonal position with an hourly wage of $25.00/hour.

The Assistant Outreach Coordinator and a team of four undergraduate Outreach Assistants will support and report to the CSE Outreach Coordinator.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Complete program staff training, including First Aid/CPR/AED certification (paid)
• Ensure Safety of Minors policy compliance, including COVID-19 protocols and emergency management
• Co-lead weekly faculty and other volunteer health and safety orientation
• Co-lead participant health and safety orientation
• Communicate with other program staff, faculty and other volunteers, and participant parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Co-advise and mentor undergraduate Outreach Assistants
• Substitute as chaperone and/or facilitator for 6-12th grade program participants
• Support youth program quality assessment (YPQA) implementation
• Survey design and analysis
• Attend program staff meetings
• Administrative support tasks, including data entry and scheduling

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelorâ™s degree or 2+ years of full time work experience
• Ability to work in person on the Twin Cities campus from 8:00am-4:30pm CST Monday-Friday starting approximately Tuesday, May 20 through Friday, August 22, 2025 (with the exception of the University holidays on Memorial Day, June 19th, and July 4th).
• Personal laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection
• Experience working or volunteering in K-12 education, youth programs, or related setting
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Prompt and reliable
• Ability to work independently and pay attention to details 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to create a welcoming and positive atmosphere with staff and youth participants

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of best practices in informal science education and inquiry-based learning
• Experience with emergency response
• Familiarity with any of the following in theory or practice:
  • Industry health and safety standards
  • Survey design and/or survey analysis 
  • Staff supervision and support of their professional development

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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