Education Coordinator, Avery and Liberatory Literacies Grant

Education Coordinator, Avery and Liberatory Literacies Grant*

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Education Coordinator, Avery and Liberatory Literacies Grant*

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

5

Department

Avery Research Center

Job Purpose

Education Coordinator for the Avery and Liberatory Literacies grant will collaborate with the grant’s Director, co-PIs, and College Libraries staff in developing curricula, developing and organizing programming (in-person and virtual), and leading marketing and outreach efforts for the grant.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in education, museum education, art history, or related field and minimum of one year experience teaching in an archive, museum, classroom, or library is required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience conceptualizing, designing, and implementing educational materials and lessons for community-based educators, and administrators.
• Art handling experience
• Demonstrated commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive museum experiences.
• Research interest in the diversity of American history, identity, and narratives, specifically African American history.
• Strong organization, communication, and writing skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to handle multiple tasks at once including researching and planning several projects at the same time. Experience and/or interest in research, libraries, genealogy, or other areas related to archival work is required; good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently, as well as with the public and other staff members; computer experience, and appreciation for rare and unique materials that require special and careful handling; moderate to heavy lifting may be required
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Additional Comments Regarding Position

*This is a temporary grant position exempt from grievance rights. This position is funded by other than State monies and continuation of this position is contingent upon availability of these funds. 

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

**$46,782 - $54,632

Posting Date

09/05/2024

Closing Date

09/23/2024

Benefits

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2024140

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15892

Job Duties

Job Duties

Activity

Curriculum Development

• Develop tools (I.e., worksheets, assignments/activities, bibliographies, charts, data visualizations, virtual walking tours, vocabulary sheets, etc.) that will allow the public to engage and interact with the archival collections
• Research and develop two issues of the South Carolina Black History Bugle

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

50

Activity

Programming: Developing and organizing virtual, in-person, or hybrid lectures, presentations, workshops, etc. Programs include the local programming for the National African American Read-In (lectures and public readings during the month of February) as well as Black History Month, Women’s History Month and 160-year anniversary programming.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

40

Activity

Marketing and Outreach

• Assist the marketing team with creating promotional materials to advertise the programming and the release of the South Carolina Black History Bugle
• Document and disseminate information about education projects via conferences and other professional learning communities when opportunities arise.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10