Job Summary
The Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement in K-12 (SCALE K-12) Project Manager will work to help achieve the day-to-day objectives of a research-to-practice project from the US Department of Defense (DoD). The goal of the project is to develop microelectronics-based workforce development efforts for K-12 students both in school and out of school. This project has the following partners: Purdue University, Indiana University, NSWC Crane, University of Michigan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a regional education development organization, 9-10 school districts in Indiana, one school district in Illinois, and one school district in Michigan. Implementing established procedures requires communication with internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the variety of activities involved, ranging from coordination of curriculum implementation schedules, development of data collection schedules, facilitating communication between partnership members, facilitating the implementation of a summer professional development institute for teachers, as well as curriculum implementation in schools, data management, video production management, and communications tasks requires attention from a Project Manager.
Who We Are
The School of Engineering Education (ENE) at Purdue University envisions a more inclusive socially connected and scholarly engineering education. This implies that we radically rethink the boundaries of engineering and the purpose of engineering education. Our mission to transform engineering education based on scholarship and research rests on three pillars: Re-imagining engineering and engineering education, creating field-shaping knowledge, and empowering agents of change. To learn more, please visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Communications or a related field
- Two (2) years of experience in K-12 teaching, project/program management experience, and/or K-12 curriculum development or professional development
- Flexibility: If you don't have a Bachelor's degree, we also consider an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience. For instance, an Associate's degree plus four (4) years' experience or a High School diploma/GED plus six (6) years of experience.
Preferred:
- Experience with managing and directing video production
Skills
Required:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Able to work on computer software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and InDesign
- Ability to direct and manage video production for curriculum professional development
- Ability to work with a diverse team and build partnerships with internal and external partners
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and graduate students
Additional Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 2
Pay Band S065
Job Code # 20003009