What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robotics Project and Outreach Specialist position at Kettering University?
Other Position Information
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status
Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week
Posting Text
Preferred Qualifications
Competitive robotics: FIRST, VEX and/or Drone robotics program experience
- Leadership experience
- Engineering or teaching experience
- Mechanical, programming, or machining experience
- Event coordination experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
Job Specific Required Qualifications
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Successful time management skills
- Communication skills that demonstrate respect, clarity, and professionalism
- Experience teaching or mentoring others
- Experience with delivering effective presentations
- Comfortable interacting with high school and college age students
- Functional knowledge of the Google Suite Tools (Gmail, calendar, documents, sheets, forms, slides, etc.)
- Ability to articulate and support the mission and values of Kettering University
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
Posting Information
Posting Number
SP00467
Posting Date
11/13/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Job Duties
Job Duties
Percent of total time
30
Duties
Robotics and Drones Competition Coordination
- Post robotic/drone events in appropriate channels for approval
- Coordinate and execute the physical aspects related to robotic/drone competitions including preparation, set up, operation, and tear down of the events
- Secure volunteers to staff the events
- Acquire quotes for event rental needs: bleachers, pipe & drape, tables & chairs, AV system and reserve upon approval
- Communicate with campus dining regarding meals needed
- Communicate with facilities regarding: floor covering, power needs, and custodial needs
- Oversee and participate in field set up and tear down – Physical labor and some heavy lifting
- Ensure Kettering brand is displayed and adhered to for event
- Other duties as assigned
Percent of total time
20
Duties
Robotics Center Facilities Use and Maintenance Coordination
- Robotics center room(s) use
- FIRST FRC Field use
- Machine shop & 3D Printers maintenance
- Machine shop training
- FRC mock field build
- Robotics Center Emergency coordinator
- Monitor the robotics center email alias
- Other duties as assigned
Percent of total time
10
Duties
Robotics Pre-college Camp Instructor
- Prepare and lead robotics camps, as assigned
- Collaborate with director and staff to:
- Evaluate robotic camps: registration, revenue, and relevance
- Plan future camp schedule: topics, dates and max registration
- Forecast expenses and supply needs for future camps
- Other duties as assigned
Percent of total time
10
Duties
Robotic Pipeline Recruiting
- KURN robotics club (robot in three day team) advisor
- Presentations, demonstrations, and/or workshops
- In and out of state travel
- Team visits
- Robotics/Drone competitions
- World Championship events
- Robotics Center visits, workshops, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
- Contribute to overall success of Enrollment Management by consistently providing quality results in the performance of all job duties and responsibilities
Percent of total time
10
Duties
Robotics Center Monitor
- Monitor robotics center teams (as needed) in the evening or on a weekend
Percent of total time
20
Duties
Robotic Center Events Coordination
- FIRST Kickoff
- Kitbot/Ri3d Competition
- Week 0 Competition
- Training workshops
