Job Title: STEM Education and
Evaluation Manager
Job
Purpose: Work with
the Science Center’s Program team on the development and evaluation of STEM-related
programming for grades PreK-12 students and teachers
Reporting to: Vice President of Programs
Primary Responsibilities
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Participate in the development and implementation of Science/STEM-related
educational programs for grade PreK-12 students
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Participate in the development and implementation of Science/STEM-related
professional development programs for grade PreK-12 teachers
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Prepare evaluation plans including the design of evaluation
protocols and instruments for collecting data to be used in assessing
educational outcomes among student and teacher audiences, including case study
work with CSC partner schools
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Coordinate and execute evaluation plans associated with the above
programs and projects including data collection, analysis and reporting
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Manage the archiving of assessment data and relevant literature
regarding informal and formal science/STEM learning and practices
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Prepare summary reports and presentations and regularly report
progress on educational program development and outcomes
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Participate in state and national informal and formal science/STEM
education and research/evaluation networks including, CSTA, CSSA, NSTA, ASTC,
and NARST,
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Coordinate with the Development Department to identify, write and
prepare grant submissions to support the institutions STEM education initiatives
with schools
Requirements
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Advanced degree in education or science/STEM related field
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Minimum 3-years of experience in classroom instruction, school
administration or
informal science/STEM education
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Experience designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative
research and
evaluation
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Familiarity with Survey Monkey or similar on-line survey platforms
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Experience with data management and protocols
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Understanding of current research on informal and formal science
education, especially
as it
applies to grade PreK-12 students and teachers
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Familiarity with State and National science and mathematics
standards including the
Next
Generation Science Standards and the Common Core State Standards preferred
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Strong presentation and communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise staff and
subcontracts
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Previous grant-writing experience preferred
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Ability to work effectively as part of a comprehensive program
team
