Robotics Project and Outreach Specialist

Kettering University; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Robotics Project and Outreach Specialist to coordinate competitions, lead camps, and engage with students. Responsibilities include logistical planning for robotics events, mentoring, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience in robotics. Competitive benefits offered, including health coverage and educational assistance.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits with matching contributions

Tuition assistance and waiver programs

Recreation center membership

Qualifications

• Experience with FIRST, VEX, and/or Drone robotics programs.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate robotic/drone competitions.
• Oversee robotics center use and maintenance.
• Lead robotics camps and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Advise KURN robotics club and present at events.
• Monitor robotics center teams as needed.

Skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Communication skills

Experience teaching or mentoring

Experience with delivering effective presentations

Functional knowledge of Google Suite Tools

Comfortable interacting with students

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Robotics Project and Outreach Specialist

Job Title: Robotics Project and Outreach Specialist

Position Class Type: Regular Professional

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

Competitive robotics experience: FIRST, VEX and/or Drone robotics program experience.

• Engineering or teaching experience
• Mechanical, programming, or machining experience
• Bachelor’s Degree

Job Specific Required Qualifications

• Strong organization and planning skills
• Communication skills that demonstrate respect, clarity, and professionalism
• Experience teaching or mentoring others
• Experience with delivering effective presentations
• Comfortable interacting with high school and college age students
• Functional knowledge of the Google Suite Tools (Gmail, calendar, documents, sheets, forms, slides, etc.)
• Ability to articulate and support the mission and values of Kettering University
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Job Duties

Robotics and Drones Competition Coordination (30%)

• Post robotic/drone events in appropriate channels for approval
• Coordinate and execute the physical aspects related to robotic/drone competitions including preparation, set up, operation, and tear down of the events
• Secure volunteers to staff the events
• Acquire quotes for event rental needs: bleachers, pipe & drape, tables & chairs, AV system and reserve upon approval
• Communicate with campus dining regarding meals needed
• Communicate with facilities regarding floor covering, power needs, and custodial needs
• Oversee and participate in field set up and tear down – Physical labor and some heavy lifting
• Ensure Kettering brand is displayed and adhered to for event
• Other duties as assigned

Robotics Center Facilities Use and Maintenance Coordination (20%)

• Robotics center room(s) use
• FIRST FRC Field use
• Machine shop & 3D Printers maintenance
• Machine shop training
• FRC mock field build
• Monitor the robotics center email alias
• Other duties as assigned

Robotics Pre-college Camp Instructor (10%)

• Prepare and lead robotics camps, as assigned
• Collaborate with director and staff to:
• Evaluate robotic camps: registration, revenue, and relevance
• Plan future camp schedule: topics, dates and max registration
• Forecast expenses and supply needs for future camps
• Other duties as assigned

Robotic Pipeline Recruiting (10%)

• KURN robotics club (robot in three day team) advisor
• Presentations, demonstrations, and/or workshops
• In and out of state travel
• Team visits
• Robotics/Drone competitions
• World Championship events
• Robotics Center visits, workshops, etc.
• Other duties as assigned
• Contribute to overall success of Enrollment Management by consistently providing quality results in the performance of all job duties and responsibilities

Robotics Center Monitor (20%)

• Monitor robotics center teams (as needed) in the evening or on a weekend

Robotics Center Events Coordination (20%)

• FIRST Kickoff
• Kitbot/Ri3d Competition
• Week 0 Competition

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Location: Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504