[Hiring] Deputy University Partnerships Head @JerseySTEM

Role Description

This is a pro-bono volunteer position. JerseySTEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls. The Deputy Department Head will assist the Department Head in leading initiatives with NJ Universities and Colleges to recruit volunteer instructors.

• Support and collaborate with teams in Business Development (OLE.DEV), Student Groups (COLE.SGL), and Individual Students engagement (COLE.PIO).
• Develop or approve projects to be conducted to achieve recruitment goals.
• Provide Junior Associates with direction, guidance, and subject matter expertise.
• Participate in hiring, budgeting, and marketing activities to ensure smooth college engagement operations.
• Help streamline college engagement processes and improve the effectiveness of program instructors recruitment.
• Act as a point of contact in the absence of the Department Head, ensuring continuity in departmental operations.
• Foster positive relationships with college partners and stakeholders to strengthen JerseySTEM's presence in educational institutions.

Qualifications

• Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gap.
• Strong leadership/team building skills.
• Resourceful, can-do attitude.
• Experience with Universities and College campuses.
• Outreach experience preferred.
• Experience leading a function (i.e. team, department manager, etc.) and managing others.
• Comfort working in a ‘virtual organization’ with digital tools (G-Suite, Slack, Jira, Salesforce).
• Would be a plus if candidate has a flexible schedule to allow for daytime calls with the school admins during the work week.