Academic Program Coordinator I
Full Time / On-Site (La Jolla, CA; potential for hybrid work)
All applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for this position:
Overview
Montech Inc. is currently recruiting for an Academic Program Coordinator I in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) Director's Office. This office provides overall leadership, coordination, and communication for the Center's science programs. Additionally, the Director's Office works to strengthen existing SWFSC academic programs and develop new programs to provide educational experiences and training to students who are preparing to conduct the types of research critical to the NOAA mission. The programs help NOAA and SWFSC recruit a workforce that is skilled, talented, and as diverse as the nation we serve.
Place of Performance
Work shall be conducted at a SWFSC Facility located at 8901 La Jolla Shores Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 and/or via remote offsite location pre-approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Project Lead.
Hours of Operation
SWFSC Facility access is from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless prior approval is received.
Summary of Responsibilities
The role of the Academic Program Coordinator I (Coordinator) in the SWFSC Director's Office is to strengthen existing programs and to develop new programs throughout the Southwest Fisheries Science Center. These academic programs provide educational experiences and training to students who are preparing to conduct the types of research and management tasks critical to NOAA's mission. The programs help NOAA and SWFSC recruit a workforce that is skilled, talented, and as diverse as the nation we serve. The Coordinator shall also work on educational programs for the general public and for younger students, promoting scientific literacy and supporting SWFSC's stewardship effort. The Coordinator will support SWFSC efforts in recruitment, retention, and inclusion. The Coordinator shall help assess existing programs, help develop tools for evaluating academic and educational programs, facilitate efforts to improve curriculum and materials, and establish a system for tracking participants. The position will assist with maintaining and strengthening existing partnerships and networks by serving on committees and working groups within NOAA and with partners outside NOAA. The position shall maintain and help expand communications efforts relative to academic programs and recruitment, including social media.
The duties include the following:
Deliverable
Qualifications
The Academic Program Coordinator I shall have a bachelor’s degree with at least one (1) year experience in education and/or program coordination and support. In addition, the Coordinator will have:
Security
The Academic Program Coordinator I shall be a U.S. citizen, successfully pass a government background check (to obtain a Public Trust security clearance), and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the Department of Commerce and NOAA under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter the Government installation and facilities.
Professionalism, Responsiveness, and Quality
The Academic Program Coordinator I must demonstrate the following abilities: Sound judgment, foresight, and problem solving skills, possess excellent oral and written communications, and customer service skills, able to adapt to fast-paced work/office environment with accuracy under pressure, demonstrated competency managing schedules, documentation, and automated systems, demonstrate leadership, excellent research and data gathering skills and ability to interpret/analyze complex information, ability to work independently within the bounds and guidelines of the contract requirements and client, knowledge of and experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work and communicate with diverse group of customers and clients within and outside the Federal Government. All personnel are required to maintain a clean and neat appearance and shall not wear dirty or wrinkled clothing. The goal is to present a positive image to the public.
The Academic Program Coordinator I must always present a professional demeanor while on site. The Academic Program Coordinator I shall treat all persons with courtesy and respect; striving to earn positive feedback from customers.
Any notification from the Government to Montech notifying that the employee has compromised the security requirements will warrant immediate termination from employment on the contract.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Montech Inc. is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
This job description is not all inclusive of tasks that may be assigned to the Academic Program Coordinator I.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 80 per week
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Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25
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