The Institute for STEM and Diversity Project Manager at Boise State Universwill lead the implementation of programs, services and initiatives. This position will collaborate to 1) implement strategies for students and faculty to increase the academic success, self-efficacy, and retention of students in STEM majors and others interested in STEM opportunities, 2) transform the campus culture and climate for STEM education, and 3) network with K-12, higher education, and industry partners to address needs related to STEM student success.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for management of STEM initiatives and programs:
- Create, implement, and assess STEM initiatives intended to increase the STEM student access and success, and contribute to the knowledge-base of STEM education.
- Potentially supervise employees involved with STEM program activities and support their professional development.
- Serve as liaison to and collaborate with, campus divisions/units, faculty, student service areas, and grant advisory committees as related to STEM activities for the enhanced student access and success in STEM fields.
- Author or co-author publications related to the STEM education programs and results.
- Actively assist in the pursuit of funding opportunities that sustain the STEM Program and enhance STEM student success and education.
- Work with Advising and Academic Support, STEM and related departments, and college student support offices to coordinate and increase awareness of academic support programs for STEM students and courses.
- Work with Institutional Research, other staff, and external evaluators in developing and implementing assessment program objectives and evaluation of the STEM education programs.
- Collaborate and coordinate with relevant grant funded student success programs (LSAMP, S-STEM, NOYCE, B2B, etc.) to increase effectiveness.
- Serve as a clearing house of resources and advocate for: undergraduate research and internship opportunities, grants, academic support, evidence-based instructional practices, and information of general interest for the STEM education community.
- Serve on university committees and work groups involving STEM education or student success.
- Help lead the dissemination plan of STEM education activities, publications, and communications and web materials.
- Connect and collaborate with the College of Western Idaho, University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and other relevant education institutions collaborating on research and programs.
About Boise State:
Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.
Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.
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