Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Description:
Salary Range : $57,900.00 - $72,400.00
Essential Duties:
Manage scheduling, preparation, and maintenance of outreach facilities including the Marston Exploration Theater, Gallery of Scientific Exploration, and ancillary shared use facilities. This includes classroom support for college level courses scheduled in supported facilities.
Manage a "facility use by others" program by facilitating events by other ASU and community users of SESE managed spaces.
Develop and deliver compelling programs available to the public related to space and technology themes.
Recruit and train student workers as theater technicians and science communication presenters.
Maintain budget(s) associated with managed facilities and programs, including revenue from ticket sales and program fees and facility recharge as well as expenses associated with student labor, equipment maintenance and content development.
With other department coordinators, execute a top-level K-12 field trip program by leveraging SESE's unique research focus to inspire school aged youth.
Maintain collegial and collaborative relationships with other ASU departments as a learning resource and as a tour destination for ASU visitors and guests.
Maintain specialized presentation and display technologies for Gallery devices and the Marston Theater 3D 'planetarium' system.
Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
Extensive experience managing educational and public outreach facilities, including oversight of daily operations, strategic planning, scheduling, and visitor engagement programs.
Demonstrated success in science communication and public engagement through the development and delivery of programs in Earth, planetary, and space sciences for various audiences.
Proven ability to supervise, train, and mentor student employees and volunteers, fostering professional development and high-quality program support.
Strong organizational, event management, and project coordination skills, with experience planning and supporting hundreds of annual events, including lectures, performances, classes, field trips, and special programs.
Experience managing budgets, revenue-generating initiatives, ticketing operations, and operational resources while ensuring fiscal responsibility and program sustainability.
Knowledge of theater, audiovisual, and educational technologies, with the ability to coordinate technical operations and support engaging public experiences.
Skilled at building collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, community organizations, and external stakeholders to advance educational and outreach objectives.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards of operational efficiency, customer service, and program quality.
Working Environment:
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds or more pounds.
The position operates in a technology-rich newly upgraded facility, equipped with advanced 4K projection and 3D stereographic visualization systems used for Earth and space science education, research, and public engagement.
Responsibilities include frequent interaction with faculty, staff, students, researchers, community partners, and visitors while coordinating 350-450
Additional Information
Job Profile:
Administrative Operations Specialist 3
Job Family:
Administrative Operations
Time Type:
Full time
Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$72,400.00 USD Annual
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.