[NTA] FW: STEM initiative MD job description
- From: "Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5560)" <aprille.j.ericsson@xxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:47:34 -0600
Please circulate to those who may be interested in this opportunity...
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From: Brown, Catherine
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:07 PM
To: Harding, Heather
Subject: STEM initiative MD job description
Job Description
Managing Director, Math and Science Initiative (Flexible)
Primary Location
: United States DC-Washington, D.C. , Flexible (anywhere in the U.S. )
Team
: Public Affairs
Description
Position Summary
The managing director of the math and science initiative will lead our math and
science initiative, working to ensure that we are maximizing our impact and
opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
fields. This individual will work to raise our profile in the STEM
communities and to raise our profile in the education community about our work
in the STEM fields, including the significant impact our STEM corps members
have on student achievement. This person will serve as the organization's STEM
point-person, developing resources about the initiative for external audiences
that accurately reflect our work. S/he will work with other leaders in the STEM
world to ensure that we are benefitting from the latest thinking on advancing
the STEM achievement of students in low-income communities, and garnering the
support of the key constituents in the STEM world, such as foundations and
corporations. In addition, s/he will develop relationships with STEM
professional organizations, and with selected graduate programs and employers
and will build and develop a STEM advisory board to provide focused guidance
and cultivate strong allies in the field of STEM education. The managing
director will also work on projects involving other teams within Teach For
America, including Teacher Support and Development, Recruitment, Development,
Alumni Affairs, Regional Teams, Marketing, and Admissions. The managing
director of the math and science initiative reports directly to the vice
president, strategy and operations on public affairs.
Team Overview
The Public Affairs team manages Teach For America's government affairs,
research, policy, legal affairs, faith community and nonprofit community
relationships. The team works to build support across these communities for
Teach For America's ongoing efforts, ensuring that our external reputation
accurately reflects our programmatic and organizational strength and quality.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Increasing knowledge of, and generating support for and interest in
Teach For America's math and science initiative among federal policymakers,
think tanks, and other policy audiences
* Ensuring that we are maximizing our presence and impact in the STEM
areas by engaging with the external STEM community and supporting other teams
at TFA that engage in this work
* Building and managing a STEM advisory board to inform our efforts
* Working with the development team to identify and pursue funding
opportunities for our STEM initiative
* Representing Teach For America's math and science initiative at
conferences, on panels, and seeking out opportunities to discuss the initiative
* Developing relationships with national math, science and engineering
organizations and strategically leveraging the support of their education
committees
* Overseeing and expanding Teach For America's participation in
national content-relevant conferences and career fairs
Qualifications
Candidate Profile and Experience Prerequisites
* Bachelors degree required
* 5+ years of professional work experience
* PhD preferred
* Exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills
* Exceptional strategic thinking skills
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to deeply understand, communicate and represent Teach For
America's mission, theory of change and commitment to recruiting corps members
with math, science and engineering backgrounds
* Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and deliver
measurable results
* Some travel required
Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In
addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
Teach For America seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to
apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our
organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.
Application Requirements and Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your resume and
one-page cover letter with your application. This position is available in
October 2009.
To link directly to this job listing, please use the following address
http://teachforamerica.taleo.net/careersection/01/jobdetail.ftl?&job=10111
Catherine Brown
VP, Strategy and Operations
Public Affairs Team
Teach For America
cell: 646 841 3661
www.teachforamerica.org
One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an
excellent education.
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