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Part-time College STEM Liaison (Grant-funded)

Part-time College STEM Liaison (Grant-funded)

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL • On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Location : Lakeland
Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary
Job Number: 202600006
Org: Academic Affairs Dean - Lakeland
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Please label all uploaded documents with your full name (for example: Jane_Doe_Resume). This helps ensure your materials are properly matched to your application.
If you are a currently active Polk State College employee, please create an account using your polk.edu staff email address. Our HR system will not recognize you as an active employee.
Description
This is a part-time career position that reports directly to the Principal Investigator. It involves coordinating STEM club activities, assisting in STEM student recruitment, providing logistical support to faculty mentors, and collecting data for the project.
Essential Functions/Duties
  • Assists with the establishment of the STEM Club.
  • Schedules club meetings.
  • Schedules guest speakers.
  • Recruits STEM students for the ASSET project.
  • Maintains records of all STEM Club activities.
  • Collects data of participants.
  • Provides logistical support to collaborating faculty.
  • Collects activity data.
  • Builds community and maintains program sustainability.
  • Prepares reports, as needed.

Typical Qualifications
Required Skills:
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and basic data entry systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and external partners.
  • Ability to collect, organize, and maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Problem-solving skills and sound judgment in handling routine and confidential matters.
Working conditions:
  • Travel will be required -day travel between Polk State College campuses but may require out-of-county travel as well.
  • Normal office working conditions.
  • 25 hours/week.

Salary and Benefits Information
  • This position is a level C15.

Required Education:
  • An associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.

Required Experience:
  • Demonstrated organizational experience required.

Preferred Experience:
  • Experience working in STEM fields.

Supplemental Information
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:
  • a resume.
  • an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

Important Information
  • If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
  • Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
  • To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
  • Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
  • Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
  • Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:
Title IX Coordinator
3425 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
863.669.2903
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We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu
We provide retirement benefits and 50% college fee waivers for part-time regular employees.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01
Are you over the age of 18?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Are you currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any U.S. employer?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.)
  • Yes
  • No

04
Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Are you a current employee at Polk State College?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans' Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.)
  • Yes
  • No

07
Are you bilingual?
  • Yes
  • No

08
I am able to work 100% on campus and I do not require a remote or hybrid schedule.
  • Yes
  • No

09
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Master's Degree + 18 graduate hours
  • Professional Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

10
Do you have experience working in the STEM field?
  • Yes
  • No

11
Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency?
  • I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

12
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during the interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • No, I do not agree

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