STEPS Transition to Engineering (T2E) Ambassador and Project Mentor

Job Title
STEPS Transition to Engineering (T2E) Ambassador and Project Mentor


Requisition Number
TE08599


Department Name
8H000:College of Engineering


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$25/hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Must be able to drive a vehicle, walk and use stairs.



Shift

Work Shift
Flexible hours

Expected # of Hours Per Week
20



Job Summary

This position involves representing the Pigman College of Engineering Transition to Engineering (T2E) program to participating and prospective high schools in the state. Job responsibilities include:

- Presenting the T2E program to high schools and high school students throughout the state, including both in-person visits (requiring travel to those locations) and virtual meetings.
- Collaborating with UK leadership and our university partners on plans for the T2E program.
- Conveying engineering knowledge and experience to high school students at participating schools throughout the commonwealth.
- Guiding high school students in the development of projects that involve coding, 3D modeling, circuits, and mathematical modeling.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

- Strong personal communication skills (preferred – experience working with high school students)
- Sufficient technical background to help student teams with high-school level projects involving Arduino-based microprocessors, sensors, and simple mathematical models.
- Strong commitment to STEM outreach in Kentucky and developing skills needed for careers in engineering



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
01/10/2025


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