Outreach and Special Projects Manager

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Engagement at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science in collaboration with the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) SpectrumX Center seeks to hire an Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator to lead, organize and coordinate engagement with a variety of community partners including elementary, middle, and high schools, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and community partners. These collaborations will include co-developing programming, proposals, generating budgets and designing program assessments. The STEM Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator will work directly with the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and should be adaptable to arising needs and have the capacity to learn on the job.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

School of Engineering Outreach Activities (40%)

• Strategic engagement and outreach with internal and external stakeholders to plan, develop, review, and facilitate programs to inspire, engage, and develop a globally diverse STEM workforce;
• Provide support for expansion, and extension of existing and new outreach programs for underrepresented populations;
• Develop and implement a plan to build the next generation of scientists and engineers through initiatives such as community engagement programs, employer outreach initiatives, and pre-collegiate summer outreach programs.

NSF’s SpectrumX Center (60%)

• Build meaningful relationships with faculty, staff and students at MSIs and develop and recruiting pathways with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) for faculty and student researchers interested in radio spectrum technologies.
• Plan and visit MSI campuses to meet face to face with faculty and students and to present research and educational opportunities and to support students in the application process for research experiences and post-graduation opportunities.
• Attend, table and recruit students at national conferences of professional organizations, and other community events.
• Logistic support of the Broadband Mapping Using Smartphones (Broadband MAP US) Project in mapping coverage data for the major cellular carriers. Order and configure mobile phones based on project specifications. Provide logistical support for MSI faculty and student researchers who are conducting data collection, analysis, mapping and reporting to government agencies.
• Support MSI faculty with the subaward process in collaboration with the SpectrumX Center’s administrative staff.
• Support center activities related to and administered by the Broadening Participation Working Group.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's degree or a demonstrated mastery in their specialty area normally signified by significant equivalent experience.
• Experience: At least three years of project management experience.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365: especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experience: in a STEM Education environment or working with students traditionally underrepresented in STEM.
• Proficiency in multiple technology platforms, such as DocuSign, Qualtrics, and Smartsheet.

UVA ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

As part of the top-ranked, comprehensive University of Virginia, UVA Engineering is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected engineering schools. Our mission is to make the world a better place by creating and disseminating knowledge and by preparing future engineering leaders. Outstanding students and faculty from around the world choose UVA Engineering because of our growing and internationally recognized education and research programs.

NSF’s SPECTRUMX CENTER

Funded by the National Science Foundation, SpectrumX Center is a diverse and interdisciplinary group of scientists and engineers committed to strategic research and workforce development projects that are transforming spectrum management. The Center’s Core Activities focus on research, education and workforce development and leveraging existing facilities and services.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Meara Habashi at mhabashi@virginia.edu, or Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu . This is a Restricted position, and contingent on continued funding and performance.

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA , and search for R0067578 .

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their ‘Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's degree or a demonstrated mastery in their specialty area normally signified by significant equivalent experience.
Experience: At least five year of experience.
Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.