Department RAISE Kansas Job Posting Title RAISE Kansas Assistant Program Director (part-time) Job Description This is a part-time, temporary, grant-funded position that is subject to grant renewal. This position will work in Western Kansas to promote the Rural Alliance Investing in STEMM Education (RAISE) Kansas STEMM FIRE program which takes groups of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medical (STEMM) career professionals to rural Kansas schools to increase interest in STEMM education and careers. Assist with the development of Educonomies pilot program in several Western Kansas communities: ie bringing schools, local economy, and community leaders together to form long term solutions for growth, success, and stability. This position requires occasional travel to Western Kansas and remote work is possible. This position reports to the Raise Kansas Executive Program Director. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution * Detail oriented and organized * Self-motivated * Ability to complete tasks independently and as part of a team * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively * Competency with record-keeping * Customer service and interpersonal skills * Ability to use good judgment in making independent decisions * Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications * Must have a valid Driver's License Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a STEMM or Education field Job duties: Promote the RAISE Kansas STEMM FIRE and Pilot Educonomy Programs. Increase the number of Western Kansas schools visited by RAISE Kansas by making connections and building relationships with schools. Organize the school trips by contacting local and regional STEMM professionals to come to the schools as speaker volunteers. A substantial list of volunteers has already been formed. Attend/Facilitate Western Kansas School visits - requires travel to each school. Assist students with job shadowing and mentoring requests - Once a student presents a request, reach out to appropriate employers to facilitate the mentorship/job shadowing. Coordinate with Executive Director to visit graduating classes of collegiate seniors (at FHSU, KU, KSU, WSU, ESU) preparing to teach rural STEMM. Provide graduating students knowledge of RAISE Kansas programs, offer support, and identify needs to improve rural new teacher retention. Coordinate with Executive Director to ensure at least one RAISE Kansas representative attends applicable educator conferences in Kansas to promote RAISE Kansas program. Assist the Pilot Educonomy Program Director to facilitate the development of this program and build relationships in these cohort Western Kansas communities. Other duties as mutually agreed upon with the Executive Director as programs evolve - such as assisting in coordinating community or regional career exploration events for students. Application Deadline: Open until filled, will begin reviewing applications on August 25, 2024. Salary: $43,888 annual salary. This is a temporary, grant-funded position that is subject to grant renewal. Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of criminal background check. Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/ Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. Required Application Documents: Please submit a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three professional references. Submit one PDF that includes all required application documents. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Name: Lindsay Schmidt Email: laschmidt7@fhsu.edu Community of Hays FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home. Notice of Non-discrimination - Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check. Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.