Education Specialist

The Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program is growing and seeking an education specialist. The program provides education on stormwater management to professionals to keep the lakes and rivers of Minnesota clean. The program trains as many as 3000 attendees each year through online and in-person events. The education specialist will work with our existing administrative specialist and 2 other program staff serving as the content specialist who will conduct classes and manage attendee registration. As a small program this person will have a variety of duties and work responsibilities.

Major Areas of Accountability

• 45% Conduct and develop workshops for Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program
• 30% Manage registrations for Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program
• 15% Lead outreach efforts; manage website, phone, mailings, and other communications
• 10% Work with advisory board and innovate program improvements

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop learning materials and workshops based on instructional design principles that foster participant learning. Leads workshop sessions, providing expert instruction and interactive learning experiences. Keep current with developments in the field, and continue personal development in the field.
• Participate in planning the direction of the educational programs and their related policies and procedures.
• Process online and in-person registrations for Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification training held throughout Minnesota year-round. o Registrations are received via fax, mail, and Destiny One Registration System (DORS) and includes using Canvas software for managing online class attendee information.
• Analyze needs of participants and responds with the necessary educational services and resources.
• Manage program website, to create and update news, resources, class schedules, brochures, and other pertinent program information to include course updates, revisions and redesigns.
• Maintain workshop Access database, exam scores, and student records * Create and update course brochures and flyers using InDesign software. * Print/Copy class materials for various in-person classes. Coordinate pick-up and drop-off of class materials with instructors.
• Assist online attendees in accessing their online classes, and trouble-shoot with course attendees who are unable to access their online class.
• Gather information from various reports to help information program policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in relevant field (Biosystems Engineering, Water Resources, Ecology, Civil Engineering or other) and three (3) or more years of related professional experience. * Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database software with * Microsoft Office and Google applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google * Docs, Sheets)
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Experience with website maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Experience using Access databases
• Experience using Canvas Learning Management System
• Demonstrated experience using InDesign software

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (bbe.umn.edu) is an internationally renowned academic unit with the core mission of sustainable use of renewable resources and enhancement of the environment. BBE is affiliated with both the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and the College of Science and Engineering (CSE).

Pay Range: $64,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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A resume is required and a cover letter is highly recommended for consideration.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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