<p>JOB SUMMARY</p> <p>The UConn-URI Navy STEM Coalition within the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT) at the University of Connecticut seeks qualified applicants for an Educational Program Assistant 2 position within the College of Engineering. The UConn-URI Navy STEM Coalition seeks to establish a long-term STEM pipeline program for naval related careers in Southeast New England. The program engages STEM talent from K-12 through graduate school in innovative naval-focused activities and hands-on projects with participation from the regional Navy community to provide early and frequent interaction, and ultimately, retention of students from this community. Working under the direction of the ANCHOR leadership, the successful candidate will provide administrative support, and significant program support, to help administer the newly funded Advancing Naval Careers Through Higher Education Outreach and Research (ANCHOR) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) awarded to the University of Connecticut.</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Assist UConn Navy STEM leadership and staff with the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the program, including responsibilities for reporting, purchasing, general administrative support, and coordination of assignments. </li><li>Act as a project coordinator for summer programs, including UNITE, to support the goals and prioritization of projects. </li><li>Assist in the organization of events and outreach opportunities on campus and in the region to promote STEM and collaborative research initiatives. </li><li>Serve as curator and editor of written and visual content for new and existing websites/newsletters etc., with a?primary focus on research and innovation activities, developing content per goals of the overarching effort and initiatives. </li><li>Write and/or edit and disseminate informational, promotional, and occasional technical materials to support program activities. </li><li>Serve as a resource to students, staff, faculty, and others on matters relating to the program specialty. </li><li>Provide data support and prepare statistical reports used to monitor or assess program activities or project future needs. </li><li>Assist with ensuring compliance with established guidelines and budget limits. </li><li>Respond to and resolve a variety of program-related questions and issues. </li><li>Travel nationally to attend conferences and speak publicly on behalf of the Coalition and our partners. </li><li>Perform related work as required. </li></ul>