Research & Program Coordinator

Sound Policy Institute - Research & Program Coordinator

University of Puget Sound

Job ID: 6660

Location: Community Projects

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Staff Posting Details

Appointment: regular, part-time, (0.75) FTE, non-exempt.

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator supports the University's commitment to environmental justice, sustainability and community-based, outdoor experiential learning by facilitating strong relationships between the University and regional community partners. The coordinator reports to the Director of the Sound Policy Institute and works closely with the Environmental Policy and Decision Making Department as well as other campus departments working on community engagement and experiential learning.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The Program Coordinator collaborates with the Director, other campus colleagues and community members to create, plan, organize and lead initiatives such as field-based experiential learning opportunities, workshops, meetings and speaker events for campus and community members on environmental and equity issues of concern. This work entails taking an active and continuing role in community meetings, events and projects to build lasting relationships. Field-based experiential learning opportunities will require the coordinator to help develop curricula and teach outdoor and leadership skills that complement and are integrated with the academic program. The Program Coordinator helps participants learn about, manage and reflect on group dynamics, while also managing logistics related to transportation (including driving vehicles as needed), meal planning and preparation, and camping/lodging arrangements when needed. The Program Coordinator works with campus risk management protocols to ensure the safety of experiential learning participants and serves as primary first responder for medical care. The Program Coordinator leads the development and maintenance of the Sound Policy Institute web and social media presence and serves as University contact for members of the campus community and members of our wider community.

Qualifications:

The Program Coordinator should have at least five years experience working with Outward Bound/NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) type outdoor programs. A Master's degree in a related field such as environmental education or environmental studies/science is a plus, as is experience working with college students. Skill and experience in guiding two or more types of outdoor pursuits (e.g. backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, etc.) is also recommended. The ideal Program Coordinator can deal with ambiguity, work creatively both as a team member and independently to design and implement programs, act with composure and integrity both on campus and in the wider community, and be skilled in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. A Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, food worker permit issued by a county or state in the United States, and completion of a passenger van driving course is required by the employment start date. The Program Coordinator must have a valid driver's license and excellent driving record.

Compensation and Benefits: The anticipated pay for this position is $19.72 - $22.66 DOE. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: https://pugetsound.edu/human-resources/benefits

Application Deadline: Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Letter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.

Diversity Statement:

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.

• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.

• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

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About Puget Sound

Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA

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