Sustainability Education Programs Assistant

The University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education's Center for Education Design, Evaluation, and Research (CEDER) is hiring a Program Assistant to work across two programs administered by the center: the Bosch Eco and  STEM Teacher Grant Program (BEST) and the Dow Innovation Teacher Fellowship (DITF). The Program Assistant will work directly with the BEST Teacher Grant Program Manager and the Dow Innovation Teacher Fellowship Program Manager. This position is supervised directly by CEDER's Managing Director with support from respective program leads.

Starting date: As soon as possible. Please note this is a one-year limited-term position, with the opportunity of renewal.

Work format: Marsal Education offers a flexible working environment.  This role is open to hybrid work and would allow a flexible schedule of up to two remote days per week.  You should plan to live within commuting distance of the School of Education if hired.

Programs Assistant Role

The Programs Assistant will work with program and administrative staff within CEDER to accomplish the position's goals. They will be responsible for program administration across four main areas: program outreach and event logistics, fellowship and grant administration, teacher support and resource curation, and general program and administrative support. The BEST and DITF programs are growing and evolving, and the opportunity to work on other projects and tasks may arise for the individual in this role. 

The ideal candidate will feel passionate about sustainability, education, and equity. All CEDER staff are provided professional development opportunities to help develop their skills and connect with a network of educational development professionals at the Marsal School of Education and beyond.

Required Qualifications

The CEDER team will conduct a holistic hiring process, considering a range of factors when considering the right fit for our center. You will most likely have most or all of the following qualifications.

• An earned bachelor's degree in teaching, educational studies, sustainability or environmental studies, program administration, or related fields, or commensurate professional experience;
• Experience with program and/or project administration;
• High-level analytical and communication skills;
• Experience using project management software, Constituent Relationship Manager (CRM), spreadsheets, website builders, or other tools to administer a project;
• Initiative, willingness to work independently and collaboratively, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills;
• Ability to work in a dynamic, flexible work environment, including strong time- and task-management skills across multiple priorities;
• Ability to work successfully across remote and hybrid settings;
• Flexible and friendly, able to communicate and get along with a wide range of people; and Commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity. 

Desired Qualifications

These qualifications are desired but not required. You should still apply even without the following qualifications.

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar position;
• Experience with education, STEM, or sustainability programs;
• Experience or skill in developing and managing pivot tables or complex spreadsheets;
• Familiarity with communities across Michigan or other program sites;
• Experience with program evaluation; and
• Experience creating outreach materials and conducting program outreach.

See full job description and application instructions here.