STEM Industry and Engagement Specialist

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is seeking a full-time STEM Industry and Employer Engagement Specialist to manage employer partnerships. This position will report to the Program Coordinator. This is a full-time, grant-funded position. Responsibilities

Involve employers and industry associations in supporting experiential learning. Expand the number of employers engaged in program activities. Centralize registration process for STEM research and internship experiences. Promote internship and research experiences for PCCC STEM majors. Arrange for tours of STEM industry worksites for PCCC STEM majors. Organize workshops to train PCCC STEM majors using cutting edge STEM technologies including 3D Printers, laser cutters, virtual reality, drones, artificial intelligence, flight simulators, and other emerging technologies. Collect and maintain internship participation data and provide reports for stakeholders. Serve on the project management team and the STEM Advisory Council. Participate in program evaluation. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, Business, Management, or related field required. Must have a minimum of five years of related work experience. Experience with the use of maintenance of 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC milling, drones, flight simulators, 3D scanning, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies. Experience designing curriculum and workshops related to emerging STEM technologies. Must demonstrate strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. Compensation

Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $60,000. Benefits

Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans Dental

Plan options 100% covered by employer Retirement

systems through New Jersey State Tuition waivers

for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.) Tuition reimbursement

for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract Short-term disability

providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions) Paid Holidays Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours

*Prorated based on hire date Optional Programs

Employee Assistance Program

provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance. Commuter Benefits : Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. Flexible Spending Account

allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Supplemental insurance

provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick. Voluntary Annuity Programs:

Additional contributions to retirement account

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