Robotics Project and Outreach Specialist in 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Competitive robotics: FIRST, VEX and/or Drone robotics program experience
• Engineering or teaching experience
• Mechanical, programming, or machining experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 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% of total time
  • 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% of total time
  • 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% of total time
  • 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% of total time
  • 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
• Robotics Center Monitor – 10% of total time
  • Monitor robotics center teams (as needed) in the evening or on a weekend
• Robotics Center Events Coordination – 20% of total time
  • FIRST Kickoff Kitbot/Ri3d Competition Week 0 Competition

Contribute to overall success of Enrollment Management by consistently providing quality results in the performance of all job duties and responsibilities.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents:

Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504