{"id":35387,"date":"2020-11-12T10:54:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T18:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=35387"},"modified":"2020-11-12T10:54:53","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T18:54:53","slug":"job-marine-education-specialist-university-of-southern-mississippi-ocean-springs-mi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-marine-education-specialist-university-of-southern-mississippi-ocean-springs-mi\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Marine Education Specialist, University of Southern Mississippi (Ocean Springs, MI)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Job Summary<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>
\nThis position supports the Marine Education Center with the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute through coordination of a multidisciplinary group of undergraduate students at Tuskegee University, the Ocean Explorers.\u00a0 The successful applicant will help recruit student interns, coordinate logistical arrangements, manage telepresence and virtual capabilities, maintain records, assist in report-writing, mentor undergraduate students, and travel locally, regionally and nationally.\u00a0 The position includes significant interaction with project partners from a broad spectrum of audiences, including several institutions of higher education.<\/p>\n

Primary Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Develop, manage and implement one or more of the Center\u2019s programs or facilities, including interaction with project partners, recordkeeping and report preparation.\n

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  2. Create virtual and face-to-face interactions among a multi-disciplinary group of TU students to cultivate curiosity in project exploration aboard vessels, in laboratories and at computers.\n

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  3. Assist project staff in creating a mentor-intern matching protocol to optimize fulfillment of student interests and project needs.\n

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  4. Identify interns and ensure their success through intern-mentor matching within USM and partner organizations, and intern support during preparation, internship and follow-through.\n

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  5. Assist MEC staff in cultivating interest among research scientists at USM and partner organizations to act as mentors. Develop protocol for intern-mentor matching.\n

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  6. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally to attend meetings, mentor undergraduate interns, and present at appropriate conferences. Create and participate in virtual activities for the same purposes.\n

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  7. Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Minimum Qualifications<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
    Bachelor\u2019s degree in science, education or a related field. \u00a0Other undergraduate degrees considered with appropriate work experience.\u00a0 Two years of additional experience in education, teaching, or research.\u00a0 Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups. Valid Driver\u2019s License required. \u00a0Must be able and willing to travel locally, regionally and nationally.\u00a0 Ability to complete CPR and First Aid certification (training provided upon hire).<\/p>\n

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    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n