Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title MATE Outreach Coordinator Department Marine & Coastal Sciences Salary Details $8,000-$10,000 Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
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Posting Summary
The Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences seeks to appoint three Class 8 Non-Teaching Coadjutants as MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) Outreach Coordinators to support educational outreach, workforce development, and student engagement activities.
The effort will focus on working directly with Rutgers faculty to develop a "Competition of Profilers" initiative that connects real-world ocean observing, engineering design, and student-driven problem solving. Coordinators will gain first-hand experience with the MATE competition ecosystem, including participation in the 2026 MATE World Championship, and will help launch Rutgers student teams for the 2026-2027 MATE competition season, which includes a mission focused on profiling floats operating under ice.
These MATE Outreach Coordinators will report to Dr. Oscar Schofield, Distinguished Professor and Department Chair, and will work collaboratively with Rutgers faculty, students, and external partners to advance experiential learning opportunities in ocean technology and ocean observing systems.
The positions are 100% grant-funded and are contingent upon the availability of project funding.
Position Status Part Time Posting Number 26FA0560 Posting Open Date 06/05/2026 Posting Close Date 06/19/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years of experience in education, outreach, mentoring, STEM programming, or a related area.
Equivalent education, experience, and training may be substituted as appropriate.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have a Bachelor's degree in education, science, engineering, marine science, environmental science, technology, or a related field.
Must have two (2) years of experience in education, outreach, student mentoring, STEM programming, workforce development, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment
Requires the ability to perform routine office tasks, communicate effectively, attend meetings and outreach events, travel as needed.
Overview
Program Overview
The MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Competition uses underwater robotics to inspire and challenge students to apply scientific, engineering, and technical skills to real-world problems. The competition engages K-12, community college, and university students from around the world in workplace-based missions while encouraging teamwork, innovation, networking, and interaction with industry and academic professionals.
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Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/276407 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details
Remote (Various U.S. Locations)
Pre-employment Screenings
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Immunization Requirements
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