Spark! Program Manager

Job Title

Spark! Program Manager

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Workforce Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Manager provides project and program support to the TEES Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach office under the Texas A&M Engineering Workforce Development. Reporting to the Director of PK-12 Engineering Education, this position manages, prioritizes and performs administrative activities, including identifying, planning, developing, and implementing program events targeting PK-12 underserved students, families, and teachers in both formal and informal settings.

The ideal project manager will be high-energy, creative, flexible, solutions-oriented, and able to handle rapidly changing circumstances with grace. In return, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to be part of the next big thing in STEM education, excellent benefits, and a work environment that supports individual success. Must be able to travel on occasion (both day and overnight trips). Ability to multi-task is essential.  Performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, identify, prioritize, plan, and implement program events targeting PK-12 underserved students, families, and teachers that center around advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Identify and establish opportunities to reach Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and programs.
• Establish, maintain, and grow PK-12 regional ecosystems while serving as a liaison with teachers, students, and their families to understand and communicate manufacturing technology opportunities and career pathways.
• Compile program statistics to address TEES strategic metrics as it relates to PK-12 outreach.
• Keeps with current trends in advanced manufacturing education and creates original activities and strategies that support our projects for the PK-12 community (students, teachers, and families).
• Builds a professional development model to support teachers in manufacturing education program of study.
• Must be able to travel on occasion (both day and overnight trips).
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Five years of related experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Related experience in formal and informal education in grades PK-12.
• Experience with advanced technologies in manufacturing such as 3D modeling, printing and CNC.
• Experience in leading professional development for PK-12 educators in-person and remotely.
• Experience budgeting, maintaining, and reporting state and federal funding.
• Experience teaching underrepresented populations and/or in underserved regions.
• Experience driving large passenger vehicles and/or pull a trailer.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems.

Preferred Licenses, Certificates, and Registrations:

• State of Texas Educator Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fluent in the Spanish language.
• Able to work independently and remotely, when needed.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and personal computers.
• Strong knowledge of spreadsheet, presentation and word processing for reporting.
• Interpersonal and communication skills and abilities to plan and organize effectively.
• Confidence to lead discussions and presentations for small and large audiences of varying stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperative with others.
• Proficient with using MS Office Suite including using Outlook as a tool for tracking/managing multiple calendars.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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