Middle School Coordinator (Program Technician 2 - S) - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

On Track OHSU! is part of OHSU’s Office of Science Education Opportunities, and is a health science pathway program working to increase the racial diversity of OHSU’s schools and programs and of Oregon’s broader biomedical workforce. On Track works with students starting in 6th grade, and stays with those same students through high school and college. On Track has been working with students since 2013 and is currently partnering with communities in North Portland, Woodburn, Warm Springs, and Chiloquin, focusing on Black, Latinx and Tribal students. In addition to OHSU’s Core Competencies (see below), On Track is guided by the following values: People First, Integrity, Curiosity, Commitment, and Empowerment.

 

The On Track Middle School Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of all middle school components of On Track, with a focus on creating a culturally-responsive learning environment. This work includes curriculum development, training staff and volunteers in lesson activities, and coordinating the yearly 20-25 visits and 2-3 large community fairs with middle school partners and On Track colleagues. The person in this role must be a team player who can think strategically and creatively, leveraging partnership and programmatic opportunities, both internally and externally, integrating the program with related efforts, helping to develop and maintain the student tracking and program assessment components, and representing the program in the community, both internally and externally are important components for this role. This position is funded in collaboration with OHSU’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

Function/Duties of Position:

Middle School program execution -

• Assume key responsibility for the day to day operation of the middle school program, which includes preparation and leading of in-classroom outreach lessons, direct communication with teachers, principals, and other community stakeholders, administration and organization of program surveys, coordinating room reservations and food orders, organizing all components of middle school field trips to OHSU, contributing to communications and program marketing materials, program evaluation support including following IRB requirements, maintaining middle school photo/media archives, and collaborating with SEO team on funding/grant proposal development. Approximately 35 events per school year. 
• Supervise volunteers for middle school events, including recruitment, training, communicating and coordinating with different groups about logistics and responsibilities, and monitoring volunteers during events. Volunteers include high school students, PSU students, and OHSU students and staff. Assist Program Director in volunteer recruitment, training and organization for high school events.
• Maintain existing and assist in cultivating new partnerships that result in sustainable support for On Track OHSU! initiatives and expansion. Current partnering organizations include Jefferson Middle College for Advanced Studies, Faubion Pk-8 School, Vernon K-8 School, Harriet Tubman Middle School, Ockley Green Middle School (Portland Public Schools), Woodburn High School, French Prairie Middle School, Valor Middle School, (Woodburn School District), Parkrose Middle School, Parkrose High School ( Parkrose School District), Warm Springs K-8 Academy and Madras High School, Roots Academy, Warm Springs K-8 Academy (Jefferson County School District 509J), Chiloquin Jr./Sr. High School, Chiloquin Elementary (Klamath County Schools), Warm Springs Tribal Education Committee other K-12 school districts, OHSU departments, Portland Metro STEM Partnership, PSU Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program, and other partnering organizations.
• Assist SEO team in developing and offering a cohesive and thorough progression of On Track OHSU! and other programs so that all students have access to OHSU education opportunities. Continue to update On Track’s programming to be more culturally relevant for all communities. Participate as time and interests allow in OHSU’s Science Outreach and Resources (SOAR) committee, boards or working groups tied to STEM education.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the position will substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Driver’s License and reliable transportation to communities across Oregon required.

Experience:

• Five years of experience with responsibility for program or project monitoring and coordination. The experience must have included program evaluation responsibility. 
• Note: preference may be given to individuals with experience in a specialty area specific to the position opening.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Demonstrated experience supporting and empowering youth of color.
• Implementation of education programs at the school or district level.
• Proven ability to maintain complex program organization working with multiple agencies.
• Clear commitment to education and career development in the K-12 constituencies.
• Experience recruiting and working with volunteers. 
• Proven record of successful listening and collaboration with various stakeholders in pursuit of a common objective.
• Familiarity with Oregon’s history of racism and exclusion, particularly history of Black/African American, Native American and Latinx communities
• High level of comfort and experience working with various audiences including school district leaders, teachers, students, higher education faculty, staff, community partners and leaders, donors, and visitors. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of engaging middle school students. 
• Evidence of commitment to the highest levels of customer service and teamwork within a workplace setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment to initiate and execute ideas. 
• Understanding of child protection issues in school and non-school settings. 
• Ability to work with groups from different backgrounds, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. 
• Superior interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills. 
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels in organizations (teachers, school leadership, students, university faculty, volunteers). 
• Sensitivity to issues of student confidentiality, research ethics, and minors as research subjects. 
• Precision, attention to detail. · Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office suite. 
• Demonstrated experience managing volunteers and/or student workers. 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access and OHSU’s goal to be an anti-racist institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Advanced study in Leadership, Education, STEM subject area or another relevant focus.

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience collaborating with historically marginalized populations. 
• 3 years’ experience working with school aged students, preference for students in grades 6-8.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Supporting high school students
• Developing and teaching STEM curriculum
• Developing and teaching culturally-specific or culturally-responsive curriculum 
• Familiarity with K-12 education system 
• STEM education or education equity program development and management. 
• Work or volunteer experience in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. 
• Previous experience in managing a team of contributors.
• Highly creative, innovative, resourceful, and flexible. 
• Familiarity with Oregon, national and Next Generation science standards.

Additional Details:

Access to a car for travel to schools in participating communities is required. Work schedule is typically 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. however hours may vary.

All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.