Manager, Society of Physics Students (SPS) and Sigma Pi Sigma Programs
Job Description:MANAGER, EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is seeking a Manager, Education Programs for the Society of Physics Students (SPS) and Sigma Pi Sigma Programs.
The successful candidate will manage ongoing student outreach programs, develop education and professional content, oversee scholarship and award programs, develop SPS chapters, oversee a summer intern program, facilitate outreach events, mentor students, and will seek out new programs and projects, as appropriate. This position includes an assessment of programs, evaluation of impact, and revision of existing programs. Programs and projects are managed from inception through execution. The Manager will serve in a supervisory capacity for the associated staff and take responsibility for all logistics of programs and projects, including consulting with the leadership team for budgetary considerations.
The successful candidate will work on special projects, outreach and connections with AIP Member Societies aimed at driving forward the SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma missions. Development of membership and SPS chapter health will include working with the SPS team to initiate and develop innovative programs to serve SPS members as well as volunteer leadership, and to expand support of AIP Member Societies. The Manager will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Communications team to develop and carry out effective communication with all members and volunteer leadership to best market SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma initiatives.
Located in College Park, Maryland, AIP serves as a federation of physical science societies in a common mission to promote physics and allied fields.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning
Develop and track metrics to ensure positive student chapter engagement throughout the country.
Develop new programs and revenue streams to enhance and support AIP outreach to SPS student chapters.
Develop branding strategies to define the image of AIP for student and faculty engagement initiatives.
Assess programs, the evaluation of impact, and revision of existing programs.
Tracks costs and budgets for SPS/Sigma Pi Sigma Programs.
Program Management
Lead initiatives for programmatic and website enhancements for SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma programs.
Manage programs and projects from inception through execution.
Consult with the leadership team for budgetary considerations concerning programs and projects.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Communications team to develop and carry out effective communication with all members and volunteer leadership to best market SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma initiatives.
Development of membership and SPS chapter health will include working with the SPS team to initiate and develop innovative programs to serve SPS members as well as volunteer leadership, and to expand support of AIP Member Societies.
Chapter & Conference Leadership
Lead initiatives to improve AIP branding for student chapters on university campuses.
Lead and develop student physics society conferences.
Special projects, outreach and connections with AIP Member Societies aimed at driving forward the SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma missions.
Development of membership and SPS chapter health will include working with the SPS team to initiate and develop innovative programs to serve SPS members as well as volunteer leadership, and to expand support of AIP Member Societies.
Develop educational and professional content.
Oversee scholarship and award programs.
Develop SPS chapters and oversee a summer intern program.
Staff Development
Direct the planning, development, implementation, budgeting, and support of all SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma department/staff functions.
Provide guidance, coaching and direction for SPS staff to improve student chapter participation and engagement.
Administer and manage policies, standards, and practices to ensure fair, consistent and effective operations.
Serve in a supervisory capacity for the associated staff.
Governance
Serve as liaison to the SPS/Sigma Pi Sigma governance boards.
Participate in other program groups/boards as needed.
Fundraising/Development
Engage with corporate and educational donors to build a fundraising platform to support STEM program and scholarship initiatives to improve the funnel of physics students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Member Society Liaison Services
Lead the delivery of a high level of customer service to all participating Member Societies in the areas of Student and Faculty engagement.
Develop and facilitate outreach and engagement events for Member Societies, Students and Faculty.
Qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong background in Physics or a closely related field.
Master’s or PhD degree in physics or related field, with two years of experience
Experience with undergraduate STEM teaching, advising, and/or mentoring is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Volunteer/leadership experiences with professional societies are preferred.
Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out events and work effectively in group driven processes.
Dedicated interest in physics education as well as in the undergraduate physics community is preferred.
Strong interest in service work in physics community or related field is desired.
Familiarity with the physics community at various levels.
Ability to be a team player.
Must be able to travel on business as needed.
Contact:
TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and resume in MS Word format, 1 document please) for full consideration. Applications will be received on a rolling basis and the position will be open until filled.
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