Job Title

STEM Academy Program Manager

Department

THE STEM ACADEMY

Position Number

GP616A

Location

Suffolk, VA

Job Summary

• Design and coordinate recruitment and other outreach events..
• Support PBL and design thinking activities by fostering community engagement and real- world problem solving.
• Work closely with stakeholders and partners to carry out initiatives outlined in the SABTW lab school plan, including leading partnership outreach.
• Serve as the community engagement and partnership coordinator for SABTW, including working with the ODU Lab School Network Coordinator to develop and implement the lab school sustainability plan.
• Identify partners for experiential learning opportunities and coordinate initiatives related to those partnerships and SABTW needs.

• Serving as the primary point of contact for scheduling and coordinating SABTW meetings and functions.
• Serve as the ODU liaison on site at the SABTW.
• Assist with coordinating logistical details of the SABTW, interns, student teachers, and other ODU partnership opportunities.
• Provide ongoing updates to the ODU Lab school Network team regarding lab school progress, to include but not limited to technologies, facilities, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist Laboratory School committees in carrying out their functions.
• Identifying and enforcing safety protocols for all equipment and activities.
• Maintain an inventory of all lab school equipment, software, and supplies.
• Ensure technology and materials are up-to-date, functional, and safe for student use.
• Stay updated on district, state, and federal regulations relevant to technology education and ensure SABTW’s adherence to standards.

• Develop an online repository of materials associated with SABTW initiatives to be accessible by partners.
• Provide support for and coordinate social media and web presence.
• Provide ongoing updates to the ODU Lab school Network team regarding lab school progress, to include but not limited to technologies, facilities, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop presentations related to SABTW activities.

• Coordinate assessment of SABTW outreach, marketing, and recruitment activities.
• Write reports summarizing the success of initiatives completed at the SABTW and ODU Tri-Cities Center.
• Identify strategies to improve efforts in completing initiatives identified in developing strategic plan.
• Recommend changes to improve processes.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, business or related area.
• Working knowledge around laboratory schools.
• Working knowledge of and experience with K-12 schools and system.
• Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in brand and creative program development.
• Proficiency working in a virtual space, including some experience with online collaboration tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Working experience with event planning, project management, and collaboration with effective team building experience.
• An instructional design background and/or experience with instructional design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree beyond Master’s in Education, Business, or related area.
• Some K-5 Elementary leadership experience.
• Some K-12 Division leadership experience.