Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) Professional Development & Education Coordinator to join our Physics team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a remote position, which means you can help us Change Students' Lives from anywhere in the US.. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $52,588 - $76,253 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pathways (NESSP), a NASA-funded K-12 education initiative, seeks a dedicated individual to support its mission of enhancing STEM exposure, competence, and ambition among underserved and underrepresented students and educators. The NESSP Project Coordinator will play a pivotal role in advancing NESSP's objectives by spearheading the development and execution of an annual NGSS-aligned courses and professional development workshops inspired by NASA missions and science. The role requires oversight and the coordination of other NESSP partners and staff working on the effort, and managing undergraduate hourly employees engaged in national program development. The Position Title will also collaborate closely with NESSP personnel and partners to devise assessment strategies, contribute to the formulation of agendas for annual partner meetings, and furnish regular updates on project status to leadership. The person in this role should be comfortable working independently and have a background in STEM education coupled with strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on STEM education accessibility and effectiveness, particularly within underserved and underrepresented communities. All employees are expected to support CWUs commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Leads the development and implementation of the NESSP National Student Challenge Companion Course and NESSP National Student Challenge professional development workshops - Envisions, designs, and develops a set of NGSS-aligned courses associated with the NESSP's National Student STEM challenge based on NASA missions and science, including coordination with the course development te