at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
This temporary position is in support of a grant award involving a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) between T-REX and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This short-term award to GeoMARC (through T-REX) is for the development of a K-5 geospatial after-school program with Unleashing Potential in St. Louis. This program is specifically aimed at providing underserved communities with structured program modules related to K-5 geospatial education in support of NGA’s continued efforts to develop a diverse geospatial workforce.
Job responsibilities will include:
1) Designing an instructional curriculum using maps, games, geospatial software, and physical activities to facilitate learning and familiarity with global, regional, and local geographic features (both physical and cultural),
2) Educating summer camp staff and after-school program staff on geospatial curriculum concepts and program delivery,
3) Performing site visits (summer and fall) to assess student learning
and support program delivery, 4) Develop online educational resources to support geospatial program modules.
To Apply for this Vacancy:
This position is a current Civil Service Extra Help vacancy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This is a temporary position at the University and do not offer benefits. Hours/days of work may vary based on department need.
When applying through the HireTouch system, please be sure to complete all updated 2023 forms that are attached to the job located under your Applicant Profile box (refresh browser if needed). Applicants must submit an updated and complete SIUE Application, which must include complete employment history, through HireTouch. Your application should reflect a thorough list of relevant skills and experience related to the minimum qualifications listed for this position. If the Civil Service application is incomplete you will not be considered for the position as our office will be unable to evaluate your submission to determine if you possess the required minimum qualifications.
If qualifying by education or to qualify for a required educational prerequisite, you must submit your transcripts, including those for SIUE, at the time of application. Please submit any other licenses or certifications related to the position at the time of application.
Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment. For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/human-resources or call 618-650-2190.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geography;
- Working knowledge of cartographic principles and how they apply to maps at various map scales;
- Advanced knowledge of physical and cultural features at the global, continental, US regional, and St. Louis metropolitan level;
- Ability to scale educational delivery to various audience ages and grades (adult to kindergarten);
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours during summer camps and after-school/evening programs;
- Working experience with ESRI software and Google Earth;
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
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