STEM-MoBILE Program Support Specialist

The STEM-MoBILE Program Support Specialist supports the coordination, growth, and sustainability of the STEM-MoBILE, a mobile STEM outreach initiative that delivers hands-on biofabrication outreach programming to schools and community partners. The STEM-MoBILE is a program co-located with the Biotechnology Innovation Center (BIC) of UNH Manchester.

Reporting to the STEM-MoBILE Project Coordinator, the Program Support Specialist plays a central role in day-to-day operations, partner communication, program expansion and sustainability, and leadership of the STEM-MoBILE Academy. This position ensures smooth program delivery while helping strengthen long-term sustainability and impact.

This position is scheduled to end 4/1/2027 unless additional grant funding is secured.

Duties/Responsibilities

Program Operations & Administration (33%)

• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for STEM-MoBILE visits and events

• Serve as primary point of contact for schools, community organizations, and partners

• Manage communication, confirmation, and follow-up for outreach programming

• Support student worker, student, and volunteer coordination, scheduling, and on-site preparation

• Assist with event preparation, materials organization, and deployment

Program Sustainability & Development Support (34%)

• Work with the Project Coordinator to identify and research potential funding opportunities, grants, and sponsorships

• Assist in preparing grant materials and supporting documentation under the direction of the Project Coordinator

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community and institutional partners, including potential corporate sponsors

• Support data collection and impact reporting to demonstrate program effectiveness

• Contribute to strategic planning efforts that support long-term program growth

 

Leadership of the STEM-MoBILE Academy (33%)

• Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of the STEM-MoBILE Academy

• Develop schedules, curriculum support logistics, and school communications

• Serve as primary operational lead during Academy programming

• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator to evaluate and refine the Academy model

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, education, nonprofit management, or related field

• Experience coordinating events, programs, or outreach initiatives

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Comfort working with schools, community partners, and student employees

• Experience in STEM education or outreach

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Professional written and verbal communication

• Initiative and problem-solving ability

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with leadership

• Commitment to equitable access to STEM education

 

Other Requirements:

• Submit to and pass a background check for working with minors

• Submit to and pass a motor vehicle background check to drive university-owned vehicles

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant research or development support

• Familiarity with university or nonprofit environments

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. 

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$20.15 - $33.15

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Manchester