Education Coordinator

Education Program Strategic Planning, Development, and Budget Management and Reporting: Develop and implement an education strategy aligned with the Reserve management plan and the goals of the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) system, including operating policies and procedures for the education program. Maintain and analyze budgets and accounts, including gifts and grants, assigned to UTMSI and Reserve education programs, such as K-12 Ed Services including reservations for the ERC Dorm, Bay Education Center, Teachers on the Estuaries (TOTE), NERR EDU and grant accounts. Report progress to funders and the Reserves lead agencies and contribute to educational efforts within UTMSI, UT Austin, and NOAA.Supervision and Leadership: Provide leadership, professional development opportunities, support and supervision for the Education Team. Lead the hiring process, manage performance and resolve personnel issues. Provide oversite and guidance for Volunteer Services Program. Occasionally serve on committees or boards that guide education efforts in the region, state or NERR SystemPK - 12 and Post-secondary Education: Direct and maintain standards for design, implementation and assessment of all school and public education programs and experiences. Lead the development and implementation of the Teachers on the Estuary education program, a place-based and outdoor education mentoring program that provides professional learning opportunities and collaborative mentoring for formal PK-12 educators. Lead the development and implementation of the K-12 Estuarine Education Program (KEEP), working with NERRS colleagues and local partners to deliver estuarine and watershed-based training to students in grades K through 12. Plan and implement accessible field experiences and project-based learning opportunities that integrate state and national educational standards and research activities in the area of the Reserve. Direct and maintain standards for design, implementation and assessment of all school and public education programs and experiences, such as Exploration Labs, Field Experiences, Teacher Workshops, Tours, Exhibits, R/V Katy Excursions, SOS Programs, Community Engagements, and Summer Science. Facilitate opportunities for UTMSI and UT Austin instructors to use the reserve for field and lab experiences in their classes.Cross Program Support: Collaborate with Reserve Sector Coordinators, as well as UTMSI faculty, students and science staff, to integrate research and program efforts into education and outreach experiences, programs and exhibits/displays (including trails, PMSEC, BEC, and Fennessey Ranch). Coordinate and/or contribute to funding proposals that support and expand Reserve and UTMSI education and outreach.Partnerships: Cultivate and manage small and large-scale collaborative programs and partnerships to support and extend Reserve mission, within and outside of MSI and UT Austin. Represent UTMSI and Reserve education programs, efforts and advancement within NERRS, and with other regional, state and national organizations, agencies, or associations. Generate and maintain partnerships with local school districts, educational and environmental organizations and agencies to develop responsive programming.