The Head of Outreach Programs assesses trends in STEM education and enrichment programs, and works closely with Community and College Engagement to recommend JerseySTEM Outreach offerings. The Head of OTPR oversees and provides direction to STEM program design teams that design or acquire curriculum for delivery to middle schooler students in after-school enrichment programs.
Manage and coach Outreach Program design teams, ensuring volunteers have needed resources and support
Collaborate with Community and College Engagement to define program goals, content, and delivery methods in support of the JerseySTEM mission
Oversee and provide direction for development of unique and interactive educational programs for students.
Oversee the review of curriculum, teaching, and learning strategies for courses ensuring all new curriculum meet defined standards
Oversee the training of college student coaches who deliver the Outreach Programs, including orientation, training and workshops
Recommend curriculum standards and Outreach Program outcome metrics, and oversee tracking of curriculum outcomes
Engage with and manage relationship with content provides such as the Boston Museum of Science; Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy; Stevens’s CIESE; NJIT’s Future Ready Schools; Tata’s goIT
Weekly time commitment would be 10 hours/week, 3-6 months
Degree in educational, STEM, management, or related field
Experience managing a function, department or team
Experience developing or delivering STEM curricula a plus
Genuine concern about/interest in solving the gender gap and opportunity gap in STEM education
Willing to volunteer advice and opinion
This is a pro-bono volunteer position.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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