Outreach Instructional Assistant II (Part Time) (On Call) (Mt. Lemmon) (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Mount Lemmon

Apr 04, 2025

Outreach Instructional Assistant II (Part Time) (On Call) (Mt. Lemmon) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number	req21869
Department	Steward Observatory
Department Website Link	http://astro.arizona.edu
Location	Outside of Tucson
Address	Mt. Lemmon, AZ USA
Position Highlights	As a member of the Mt. Lemmon Sky School's education team, this person will work to create, conduct/present, and supervise successful activities of large groups of adults and K-12 students. This individual will work with the full team to maintain health and safety of all participants throughout its residential programs at high-altitude observatory site at Mt. Lemmon. To maintain excellence in education, the incumbent will interact with, and mentor, individuals and teams of students during their activities. Sky School programs include instruction on general themes relevant to sciences in the sky island region-ecology, geology, hydrology, environmental sciences, dendrochronology, soil science, astronomy, and cultural history. The work of this position occurs both at the summit of Mount Lemmon at an altitude of ~9170 ft., as well as other locations in the Tucson valley and in-between. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Create, deliver, and supervise the education activities of the Sky School to promote individual learning within an enthusiastic, inspirational setting. Maintain health and safety of all participants and advise the Sky School's Outreach Education Manager appropriately as needed. Engage in daily logistical functions, including setup, cleanup, and organization. Be immediately responsive to the physical and mental needs of the Sky School's participants. Physical and Environmental Requirements: Work within Mt. Lemmon Sky School's education team to coordinate, conduct, and supervise daily operations. The work of this position occurs both at the summit of Mount Lemmon at an altitude of ~9170 ft., as well as other locations in the Tucson valley and in-between. Individuals performing this position must be able to work safely outdoors at varied elevations in climate conditions typical of being outdoors.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required. Current, or willing to obtain, certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid with Red Cross or equivalent group.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	10
Job FTE	0.25
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$15.00 - $18.75
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	2
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$15
Grade Range Midpoint	$18.75
Grade Range Maximum	$22.5
Career Stream and Level	OC2
Job Family	Outreach Education
Job Function	Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	3
Target Hire Date	2/17/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	so-humanresources@list.arizona.edu
Open Date	2/7/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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