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CIRES/ CEEE Student Research Experience Coordinator

Requisition Number: 58957

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 19-Sep-2024

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Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks to hire a full-time Coordinator for research experience programs and training events within our Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE).

The Student Research Experience Coordinator will work closely with CEEE Program Managers on recruiting students for the research experience programs that we run, including summer-long and week-long programs, and virtual programs. The Coordinator will coordinate the recruitment and selection of students and mentors, plan logistics to run the research programs, coordinate with research partners and mentors, co-lead training programs and provide ongoing support for student participants in these programs. The Coordinator will further support online trainings and events, provide overall support across CEEE programs and manage CEEE's undergraduate research student assistants. The duties for this position are varied and require an interest and ability in learning new skills, working within a research and education team and working across disciplines.

This work involves collaboration with project managers at CEEE and research mentors, the CEEE leadership team, the CEEE Director, and other staff. The ideal candidate will have a science background, experience working with students and engagement in mentoring activities. The ability to work collaboratively with scientists, educators, undergraduate and graduate students and other external partners is essential to this role.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At CIRES (https://cires.colorado.edu/) , more than 950 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people's relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth's poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE) (https://cires.colorado.edu/outreach/) : is a team of 24 outreach, education and evaluation professionals. CIRES CEEE is a well-known and trusted partner for connecting CIRES science with educators, learners and communities. We strive to make research data accessible, inspire environmental action and empower curiosity and scientific engagement. We provide accessible, inclusive, high-quality environmental science curriculum and informal learning experiences, as well as meaningful professional and career development opportunities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Coordinate participant/mentor recruitment and selection for research experience programs (30%)

• Generate content for recruitment materials (e.g., PowerPoint's, handouts, posters).

• Staff in-person and virtual recruitment events, such as presentations.

• Develop content for and update program websites as needed.

• Manage social media to promote awareness and interest in research experience programs.

• Support research experience participants/mentors and provide training (25%)

• Co-facilitate science communication and science research method trainings for participants.

• Co-facilitate mentorship training.

• Provide feedback on student posters, talks and research progress in collaboration with research mentors.

• Support students in problem-solving challenges that may present barriers to a successful research experience (ex. ADA accessibility, navigating campus parking, student stipends, reimbursement, etc.).

• Coordinate research experience event logistics and planning (20%)

• Book housing, reserve rooms and plan field trips and events.

• Support online and hybrid meeting logistics.

• Work with the CIRES finance team and program managers to ensure participants, event speakers, gift card and stipend recipients are paid timely. Provide administrative support as needed to run the programs smoothly.

• Provide ongoing support for program alumni (5%)

• Develop newsletter and social media content for Alumni network.

• Draft reference letters.

• Support students at conference presentations (may include travel).

• Management of CEEE undergraduate student research assistants (20%)

• Recruit, select, and train undergraduate student research assistants.

• Coordinate student work schedules.

• Support undergraduate student research assistants' collaboration with program managers and oversee their work progress and final products.

What You Should Know

• This position offers a hybrid work modality. Hybrid work arrangements will follow current CIRES, CEEE, and university guidance and policies.

• Questions should be directed to Anne Gold (anne.u.gold@colorado.edu).

What We Can Offer

• CIRES offers a generous compensation and benefits package.

• The annual hiring salary for this position ranges from $50,655 - $69,650. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.

• A modest amount of relocation funds are available for this position, following CIRES and the University of Colorado's relocation processes and procedures.

• Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues. Boulder was recently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News (https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live) .

• As an employee at CU Boulder, you will have free access to the regional public transit system (https://www.rtd-denver.com/) , an outstanding network of buses, and light rail systems that service Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

Be Statements

Be curious. Be professional. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in a science field.

• At least one year of relevant work experience that includes program logistics and coordination.

• Project coordination experience.

What You Will Need

• Excellent interpersonal communication; ability to support mentees and mentors and collaborate with external partners and colleagues.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and complete multiple projects on schedule and to deal patiently with changing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.

• Interest in coordinating multiple programs and working with different program managers.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV.

2. Cover letter briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

3. List of contact information for 3 professional references (name, title, professional relationship, email, and phone number) who may be contacted on your behalf for a professional reference [uploaded as a document at the time of application].

Additionally, if you are selected as a finalist for this role, the search committee will request a SkillSurvey questionnaire at a later time. SkillSurvey is an online automated reference check solution. Please be prepared to submit a list of 3 professional references (1 of whom must be/must have been a supervisor or professor) through the SkillSoft software if requested. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

This posting will close on September 19, 2024.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-CEEE-Student-Research-Experience-Coordinator/58957 (https://apptrkr.com/5607579)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.