Career and STEM Coordinator
The Career and STEM Coordinator supports Independence Community College’s career exploration, workforce development, and STEM education initiatives. This position develops and coordinates hands-on STEM experiences for K–Adult learners while supporting broader STEM programming, career awareness activities, and community outreach. The Career and STEM Coordinator also manages interns and helps connect participants with workforce opportunities and educational pathways,
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and facilitate age-appropriate, hands-on STEM activities in areas such as engineering, robotics, automation, electronics, 3D printing, laser technology, coding, design, construction, and other technical fields.
Coordinate ICC FabLab STEM programming with local elementary and middle schools, high schools, homeschool groups, after-school programs, youth organizations, and community partners.
Coordinate between the ICC FabLab and Kids Crew program, including development of schedules, activities, curriculum, and materials for K–6 students.
Create STEM activities that introduce students to careers and help them understand how science, math, technology, and problem-solving skills are used in the workplace.
Develop and maintain relationships with K–12 educators to identify opportunities for field trips, classroom activities, after-school programs, and other STEM learning experiences.
Assist with ICC FabLab field trips, school visits, community events, demonstrations, and outreach activities.
Support the planning and implementation of ICC SparkSquad camps, STEM Achiever camps, career exploration events, and other youth workforce development programs.
Work with ICC faculty, staff, employers, and industry partners to incorporate real-world career examples and workforce skills into STEM programming.
Coordinate career exploration activities that expose students to local and regional career opportunities.
Recruit, coordinate, train, and provide day-to-day guidance for interns, student workers, volunteers, and others assisting with STEM and FabLab programming.
Develop activity guides, lesson plans, instructional materials, and project documentation that can be used across multiple schools and programs.
Assist with maintaining supplies, equipment, and materials used for STEM programming and recommend equipment or resources needed to expand programming.
Ensure students receive appropriate safety instruction before participating in FabLab activities and help maintain a safe and organized learning environment.
Track participation, program activities, school engagement, and other information needed to evaluate program impact and support grant reporting.
Collect feedback from students, educators, parents, employers, and community partners to continuously improve programming.
Assist with marketing and promoting ICC and ICC FabLab STEM programs, camps, career exploration opportunities, and community events.
Support grant-funded STEM, workforce development, career exploration, and educational initiatives, including assisting with program implementation, documentation, and reporting.
Represent Independence Community College and the ICC FabLab at schools, community events, career fairs, workforce events, and other outreach activities.
Perform other duties related to STEM education, career exploration, workforce development, and ICC FabLab operations as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM, workforce development, engineering, technology, career and technical education, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with K–12 students, STEM education, youth programming, career exploration, workforce development, or a related area preferred.
Experience developing or facilitating hands-on educational activities preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, educators, employers, community partners, and ICC staff and faculty.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, schedules, and activities.
Ability to supervise and coordinate interns.
Comfort working with technology and willingness to learn ICC FabLab equipment, software, and processes.
Ability to translate technical concepts into engaging, age-appropriate activities for elementary and middle school students.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, schools, businesses, and community organizations.
Occasional evening, weekend, and off-campus work may be required for camps, school programs, and community events.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a motor vehicle/driving record background check as a condition of employment.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of STEM education and project-based learning.
Understanding of career and technical education and career pathways.
Experience with makerspaces technology such as robotics, 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, coding, and similar technologies.
Experience coordinating camps, after-school programs, internships, or youth enrichment programs.
Understanding of regional workforce and industry needs.
Experience working with schools, employers, nonprofit organizations, or community partners.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the K-12 Senior Curriculum Coordinator position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.
- With or without assistance: ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around campus and other locations.
- Ability to communicate both in person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly; mental capacity to make decisions and follow through with directions.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities.
- Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and computer mouse functions.
Application Procedures
Position is open until filled. Candidates whose education and experience match or exceed the job requirements may apply on-line at https://www.indycc.edu/human_resources/index.html
Candidates need to provide the following:
- Cover Letter
- Résumé
- Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for consideration, but official copies will be required for employment) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Three references with contact information
- A signed and completed Independence Community College application form
Independence Community College (ICC) is a two-year educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It was established in 1925 as grades 13 and 14 of the Independence public school system. In 1967, Independence Community College legally separated from the school district. Construction of the new community college on a 68 acre campus, formerly the Independence Country Club, began in 1969. Classes at the new site began in September 1970. ICC campus is now home to the Academic Building, Fine Arts Building, Student Union, Cessna Learning Center, Field House, Administration Building, William Inge Center for the Arts, fitness center, athletic practice fields, disc golf course, 96-bed multi-structure living complex, and a 200 bed residence hall.
By renovating a donated building, in 2010, we expanded our college to include ICC West (2615 West Main Street). This campus is located on the west side of Independence and is home to our technical programs: Allied Health, Cosmetology, and GED/ABE. Additional renovations were completed in 2012 to accomodate our newest program, Veterinary Technology. This state-of-the-art facility includes animal wards, a classroom, lab, surgery, pharmacy, prep room, small animal treatment, food prep, grooming, and radiology.
ICC also maintains presence downtown through the ICC Foundation office and by partnering with the Independence Business Resource Center.
Currently, our educational and support programming includes 35 programs of study for Associates of Arts and/or Science degrees, 11 programs of study for Certificate completion, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, men's and women's athletic programs, and a variety of campus organizations and activities.
Mission Statement
Independence Community College serves the best interests of students and the community by providing academic excellence while promoting cultural enrichment and economic development.
Vision Statement
To be a community college that provides an exceptional educational experience by cultivating intellect, encouraging creativity, and enhancing character in a student and community centered environment.
Core Values
- Integrity: ICC holds its employees and students accountable to be honest, ethical, and transparent.
- Excellence: ICC demonstrates continuous quality improvement in academics and services offered to students and other stakeholders.
- Responsiveness: ICC looks to the future by responding to the emerging needs of its stakeholders.
- Diversity/Enrichment: ICC provides an environment that values uniqueness while promoting personal growth through creativity and innovation.
- Commitment: ICC commits to making decisions that best serve its students and community.