K-12 Education Specialist

Ohio Aerospace Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

POSITION SUMMARY

Ohio Aerospace Institute’s (OAI) mission is to collaborate with members in government, industry, and academia to accelerate Ohio’s aerospace workforce

development through a global network of connections, educational programs, and cutting-edge information.

The K-12 Education Specialist supports program operations, including but not limited to, all elements of program execution and related communications. This Position supports Parallax/OAI/OSGC’s key objectives while supporting the mission through strong internal and external education partnerships.

Plans and coordinates public, professional, or community related K-12 educational programs and outreach events. Develops curricula, prepares relevant presentations and materials, and organizes and delivers and/or facilitates classes, workshops, seminars, and other training services. Provides student advisement and associated services as appropriate. May research and prepare grant proposals or promotional material. This is a hybrid position reporting to the Ohio Aerospace Institute office in Brook Park, Ohio (Greater Cleveland area) with remote flexibility. This role includes on-site events as well as occasional travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Plans and designs curricula for K-12 educational programs; researches and defines educational goals, objectives, and methodologies to meet program goals.

2. Manages and facilitates K-12 events, to include classes, trainings, conferences, seminars, and/or other special projects.

3. Determines formats and approaches to achieve program and budget objectives; defines needs of target populations; researching trends at the national and state level, as appropriate to the position.

4. Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives.

5. As appropriate to the nature and objectives of the individual role, provides student advisement and support services, coordinates curriculum, and serves as a student liaison and advocate with faculty and staff.

6. Monitors and administers program/project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program.

7. Writes, edits, and coordinates development of course catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.

8. Purchases equipment and/or services, as necessary, and ensures the proper usage and maintenance of materials and equipment relevant to unit activities.

9. Assists with grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.

10. Develops and maintains records and databases on student and program activities, materials, equipment, and supplies.

11. Coordinates student registration for special educational programs.

12. May lead or guide the work of lower graded staff and/or student employees.

13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor's degree; or at least 3 years of experience in K-12 educational programming directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

· Experience in coordinating K-12 student events; formal or informal.

· Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

· Must be able to report to the Ohio Aerospace Institute office in Brook Park, Ohio

KNOWELEGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

· Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.

· Records maintenance skills.

· Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.

· Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

· Program planning and implementation skills.

· Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.

· Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

· Ability to manage and facilitate educational programs.

· Knowledge of principles and procedures related to student advisement and/or related services.

· Advanced writing and editorial skills.

· Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

COMPETENCIES

-Experienced: Knows the answers to customer questions

-Approachable: Professional yet personable with our partners

-Supportive: Willing to provide information and connections

-Dynamic: Energetic and highly effective presentation

-Generous: Offers more than is requested and is happy to do that