Director, Cape Cod Regional STEM Network - Cape Cod Community College

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cape Cod Community College is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and engaging Director of the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network. The Director will manage all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Starter Academy programming and outreach and engage in outreach in our community to spotlight the STEM Network, including: hire and evaluate instructors and staff for outreach; convene meetings, conferences, summer camps, and other related events; lead and/or facilitate STEM grant writing efforts at the local, state and federal levels; contribute to activities that seek to increase STEM awareness, interest and student proficiencies; prepare progress reports for funders and for the Dean of Science, Technology, and Mathematics; management of grant funds including NSF S-STEM, NSF GEOPaths, and GenCyber; and advocate for and promote STEM in our communities and at the College. This is a grant-funded position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Manage the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network and foster collaboration and creativity among the community, students, and faculty.
• Implement initiatives that address the critical STEM education transition points from high school to the first year of college, first year to second year, and transfer from two-year to four-year institutions, for all STEM programs.
• Develop and continue initiatives that include network-wide community building, mentoring, bridge programs, peer-to-peer learning, undergraduate research opportunities, industry internships and professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate with the college's Grant Director to identify and apply for additional funding specific to faculty, teachers, and student engagement.
• Coordinate with STEM faculty to develop and implement programming to meet faculty teaching and learning needs.
• Support staff and faculty in recruiting STEM students to participate in summer activities in conjunction with College office centers and campus programs.
• Facilitate community-wide STEM events on campus and at partner institutions.
• Develop opportunities for professional development for college faculty/staff and K-12 partners in STEM fields.
• Coordinate with the Enrollment Management to facilitate recruitment of students into STEM programs.
• Coordinate with advisors and faculty to clearly convey STEM student opportunities.
• Recruit and hire instructors and vendors for Cape Cod Regional STEM Network initiatives and STEM Starter Academy programming, and other STEM-related grant opportunities.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate effectiveness of STEM-related grants, including STEM Starter Academy programming and Cape Cod Regional STEM Network activities and programs.
• Disseminate evaluation results to inform best practices of the STEM Network and other grant-funded initiatives.
• Develop and maintain promotional items, publications, social media sites and websites with engaging information about our programs to help recruit an excellent and diverse set of STEM students.
• Disseminate materials created through Network events and workshops and post regularly on the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network website.
• Manage multiple STEM grant budgets, maintain financial records, provide spending justifications and manage expense reimbursements.
• Manage reporting to funders and maintain student records through College systems and databases and through coordination with Academic Advising Office, Financial Aid Office and Institutional Research and Planning.
• Complete all required reporting documents.
• Manage part-time staff hired to work on STEM grant-related activities and programs.
• Participate in STEM grant meetings related to STEM Starter Academy and the National STEM Ecosystem initiative.
• Travel to statewide STEM-related meetings as necessary and travel 2-3 times per year to attend professional meetings.
• Participate in local and regional STEM organizations and committee meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, natural or physical science, computer science, business or a closely related field, or a combination of a bachelor's degree and 18 graduate credits in a listed field.
• Two years of experience in managing budgets, reporting and program activities for multiple complex federal and state grants and related reporting.
• Demonstrated success in engaging diverse populations.
• Ability to engage, inspire, and advocate for STEM interests.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with state agencies and collaborators.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with a strong sense of humor.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing staff, preferably student-facing staff.
• K-12 and higher education experience.
• Industry experience in a STEM field.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION:

Annual Salary Range of $75,000-$80,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Full-time, 12-month, Non-Unit Professional Position. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.

Primary Grant-funding: National Science Foundation, Grant # 1930184; Massachusetts Stem Starter Academy Award.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 17, 2025

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to grant funding and the FY2025 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.