STEM Education Program Manager

HCLS is seeking a passionate STEM Education Program Manager to plan, manage, and implement HCLS’ Teen STEM Curriculum. 

If you are excited about STEM Education, this is a job you will love! Your key responsibilities will be to:

· Provide oversight and management of the HiTech, STEM Machine, and related STEM educational programs.

· Supervise and schedule staff, contract, and vendor-based team members.

· Oversee the development of innovative and inclusive STEM curriculum and collaborate with HCLS staff to leverage educational partnerships.

· Identify and leverage emerging STEM trends to implement best practices and achieve HCLS’ mission and educational priorities.

· Manage the STEM budget to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of the curriculum and ROI on educational investments.

· Provide oversight of a comprehensive and inclusive schedule of STEM classes

· Lead the development of new STEM initiatives and collaborate with HCLS staff to leverage educational partnerships.

· Prepare and deliver statistical reports related to STEAM classes, attendance, and evaluations that support eliminating, redeveloping, or creating new classes.

· Ensure curriculum fulfills designated objectives of International and National Science or Technology Standards; as well as addressing applicable State standards.

· Coordinate the delivery of STEAM instruction across branches in collaboration with the Head(s) of Children and Adult Curriculum(s).

· Oversee and manage the program’s technological resources and lifespan projections.

· Collaborate with other departments on marketing, communication, and training goals.

· Solicit guidance, input, and feedback from community stakeholders

· Perform other duties, as assigned

· Participate in professional training and development

· Maintain regular and predictable attendance

· Adhere to all policies and procedures

We are guided by these shared responsibilities:

· Position Howard County Library System (HCLS) as a major component of public education for all ages

· Contribute to achieving HCLS' racial and social equity goals. Please view the Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative

· Effectively live the Seven Pillars of HCLS’ strategic plan (Authentic Values, Strategic Vocabulary, Everyone a Leader, Winning Teamwork, Community Partnerships, The Power of Us, and Fiercely Loyal Customers), motivating others to do so as well

· Advance HCLS’ educational mission, effectively communicating our curriculum, which comprises Three Pillars (Self-Directed Education, Research Assistance & Instruction, Instructive & Enlightening Experiences)

Requirements

· Four-year college degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

· Graduate degree, Project Management Certification, or other in related field, preferred

· Proven instructional or curriculum development track record

· 4 years Project Management experience

· 3 years supervisory and staff development experience

· Demonstrated ability to be positive, adaptable, and forward-thinking.

· Demonstrated experience conducting performance-based reporting and responsive program management.

· Experience acquiring or managing grant-funded projects

· Superior writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

· Have solid spreadsheet, database, presentation, and word-processing skills

· Have a strong attention to detail and high degree of speed and accuracy

· Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and exercise diplomacy

· Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

· Have familiarity and working knowledge of software applications or programming languages (e.g., Adobe, PHP, python)

· Have strong Excel and database skills, including data manipulation, pivot tables, and other functions

Your job will involve being active:

· You need to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, reach, lift, and push/pull carts and carry bags or boxes of books

· Driving required

Additional Details:

· Position currently located at the Administrative Branch

· Works under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, Support Services

· Full-time, 37.5 hours per week; mornings, evenings and/or weekends may be required for meetings and for HCLS events

· May be required to participate in LATI (Library Associate Training Institute)

· Grade 12: $55,159 - $96,721

This position is open until filled.

EEO STATEMENT Howard County’s diversity is its greatest asset. Howard County Library System embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. All communities, including communities of color and immigrant communities, are fundamental to our spirit of service, workforce and long-term success. Equity and empowerment are top priorities. We believe all Howard County residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. Among our goals is for our workforce to reflect the community it serves. We are actively working to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Howard County Library System takes pride in providing equal employment opportunities.