NC State University Hiring for Coastal Satellite Office Director at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

PG192979EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Coastal Satellite Office Director

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$60,000 – $70,000

Work Schedule:

8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday, Evening and/or Saturday work on a regular basis.

Job Location:

Morehead City, NC

Department :

The Science House

About the Department:

The Science House (TSH) is the College of Sciences statewide K-12 STEM outreach unit. Established in 1991, TSH is a national model of university collaboration between university departments, businesses, and the K-12 community. TSH’s mission is to collaboratively maintain and develop K-12 teacher and student programs that inspire a passion for STEM learning, research, and discovery. The Science House achieves this through four strategic priorities: 1) Teacher Professional Development centered on equipping teachers to use engaging instructional practices, emerging technologies, guided inquiry, and project-based learning, 2) Student Programs focused on problem-solving, applied learning, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and competition, 3) Rural Satellite Offices that provide teacher professional development, student programs, and an Equipment and Technology Loan Program in rural, high-need areas, and 4) Broader Impact Support that helps NC State faculty in developing Impact Identities and carrying out broader impacts activities integrated with their research that advance open and participatory science.
The Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) is a multi-college, highly interdisciplinary marine sciences research center located on Bogue Sound in Morehead City, North Carolina. CMAST is a nexus for interdisciplinary partnerships with federal, state, county, and non-governmental organizations. Programs at CMAST are dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and extension in a manner that engages the public and stakeholders and creates and applies knowledge to solving the grand challenges of society. CMAST brings a co-creative, interdisciplinary approach to coastal solutions from local to global scales.
The Coastal Satellite Office is a new partnership between The Science House and CMAST. Located at CMAST’s Morehead City office, the Coastal Satellite Office will provide STEM professional development, student programming, and equipment loans to its partner schools and school systems in the eastern North Carolina region, particularly focusing on rural and underserved areas.
Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem-solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research, and service is dedicated to benefiting North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan and consider how their background, interests, and experience would enable them to support the university.

Essential Job Duties:

The Coastal Satellite Office is a new partnership between The Science House and CMAST. Located at CMAST’s Morehead City office, the Coastal Satellite Office will provide STEM professional development, student programming, and equipment loans to its partner schools and school systems in the eastern North Carolina region, particularly focusing on rural and underserved areas.

The Director of the Coastal Satellite Office shall provide vision and leadership for the direction and strategic planning for the office located at the Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) in Morehead City, NC.
The Director of the Coastal Satellite Office shall promote and enhance the mission and goals of The Science House by developing, implementing, managing, and communicating the activities of the new Coastal Satellite Office.

Major activities include:

• Creating and providing high-quality K-12 STEM student programs and professional development grant writing and fundraising
• Managing an equipment and technology loan program
• Partnering with local STEM stakeholders from across economic developers, educators, chambers of commerce, philanthropies, CMAST faculty and staff, and industry to prepare and inspire a new generation of STEM innovators.
• Engage learners with STEM by leveraging local and regional resources and collaborating with various partners.

The successful candidate will be able to approach the work with boldness and innovation and will set about accomplishing goals through working across sectors and with an assets-based perspective. They will build on existing work and ensure that approaches are community-informed, evidence-driven, and address inequities.
The Director will travel extensively within the eastern region of North Carolina.Minimum Education and Experience:

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in STEM education or related field.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational and communications skills and the ability to manage staff in a supportive and collegial environment are essential.
• Candidates should possess strong writing and speaking skills, experience in providing inquiry-based STEM professional development, and a demonstrated ability to engage, inspire, and advocate for STEM interests and activities.
• The following experience and training are expected:
  • Classroom teaching experience
  • Evidence of experience leading professional development
  • Experience using various instructional technologies
  • Training in best practices of STEM education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with at least 5 years of experience in K-12 STEM education, demonstrated success in grant-writing, and administrative experience are preferred.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

• NC Teaching License
• A valid North Carolina Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.

Valid NC Driver’s License required:

Yes

Commercial Driver’s License required:

No

Job Open Date:

11/06/2023

Anticipated Close Date:

Open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Position Number:

00110443

Position Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Department ID:

171701 – The Science House – Sciences

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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