What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Outreach and Education position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Geological and Environ Sci
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1038P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
F
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo Main Campus and Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
General Summary
Manages educational initiatives for the Michigan Geological Survey, collaborates on developmental events, and enhances communication strategies to maximize educational impact.
Major Duties
- Develops and implements educational programs for diverse audiences, including K-12 students the public, teachers, informal educators, public officials, industry representatives, stakeholders, geoscientists, and water professionals.
- Manages participation of employees in education and outreach activities. Provides training to ensure communication of quality information and adherence to best practices during outreach events. Provides training to staff for safeguarding minors.
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to enhance the impact and effectiveness of outreach programs.
- Establishes metrics to assess the effectiveness of educational programs and outreach activities. Ensures measurable success and continuous improvement of the programs and activities.
- Provides expertise in experiential learning and contributes to the development of hands-on, interactive learning opportunities.
- Assists in proposal preparation and serves as an expert in grant projects related to education and outreach.
- Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- Three years’ relevant experience.
- Experience managing an education and outreach program in earth science, geology, environmental science, or a related field.
- Experience developing hands-on, experiential learning activities in the geosciences.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Experience of public speaking to diverse groups with varying levels of understanding of geoscience topics.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple budgets.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to promote and foster justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of education and outreach work.
- Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
- Terminal position will end on 9/30/2025, with the potential of renewal.
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
