Aerospace Academy Program Manager

Old Dominion University; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks a Program Manager for the Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES). The role serves as the on-site liaison to the lab school and supports the Academy’s mission and priorities under the Executive Director of the Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity.

Key duties include coordinating outreach, partnerships, and sustainability initiatives; supporting curriculum development in Canvas and classrooms; managing instructional equipment; and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM, or related field.
• Working knowledge of higher education environments.
• Working knowledge of K–12 school systems, specifically high schools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in brand development and creative program development.
• Proficiency working in a virtual environment, including experience with online collaboration tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
• Willingness and eagerness to learn and grow with the lab school team.
• Demonstrated experience with event planning, project management, and collaborative teamwork.
• Demonstrated experience cultivating partnerships with industry, community, or workforce organizations.
• Some experience in STEM education and instructional innovation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site liaison to the lab school and support AAES mission.
• Coordinate outreach, partnerships, and sustainability initiatives.
• Support curriculum development in Canvas and classroom settings.
• Assist with instructional equipment and resource management.
• Conduct site visits and implementation support activities; develop marketing materials.
• Collaborate with school, university, industry, and community partners for continuous improvement of the lab school.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Virtual collaboration tools

Relationship building

Event planning

Project management

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM, or related field

Tools

Canvas

3D printers

Job description

Old Dominion University seeks a Program Manager for the Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES). The role serves as the on-site liaison to the lab school and supports the Academy’s mission and priorities under the Executive Director of the Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity.

Key duties include coordinating outreach, partnerships, and sustainability initiatives; supporting curriculum development in Canvas and classrooms; managing instructional equipment; and collaborating