College STEM Liaison (Grant-funded)

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Description

This position reports directly to the Principal Investigator. It involves coordinating STEM club activities, assisting in STEM student recruitment, providing logistical support to faculty mentors, and collecting data for the project.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Assists with the establishment of the STEM Club.
• Schedules club meetings.
• Schedules guest speakers.
• Recruits STEM students for the ASSET project.
• Maintains records of all STEM Club activities.
• Collects data of participants.
• Provides logistical support to collaborating faculty.
• Collects activity data.
• Builds community and maintains program sustainability.
• Prepares reports, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and basic data entry systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and external partners.
• Ability to collect, organize, and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgment in handling routine and confidential matters.

• Working conditions:
• This position is a full-time on-campus position located at our Winiter Haven campus but will travel between College and community locations as necessary. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.) Travel will be required – day travel between Polk State College campuses, but may require out-of-county travel as well.
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses, centers, and community locations. Possession of a valid Florida’s Driver’s License is required (or must be eligible to obtain a Florida’s license within 30 days).
• Normal office working conditions.
• Standard office work environment with potential for long periods of sitting and extended time at a computer.

• Salary and Benefits Information
• This position is a level C15.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

• Required Education:
• An associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.

• Required Experience:
• Demonstrated organizational experience required.

• Preferred Experience:
• Experience working in STEM fields.

Supplemental Information

• Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:
• a resume.
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

• Important Information
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College’s equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

863.669.2903

compliance@polk.edu

For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance

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