Director, STEM Leadership Institute Programs

Silicon Valley Education Foundation

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Silicon Valley Education Foundation in San Jose is seeking a Program Director for the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute to provide strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership across grades 7–12. Reporting to the COO, you will align SLI with partners, funders, and district needs, ensuring student-centered, sustainable, and innovative programs.

You will own strategy, develop annual and multi-year plans, manage budgets, recruit staff, oversee admissions, partnerships, and data-driven

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8–10+ years of progressively responsible experience in education, STEM programming, nonprofit leadership, or related field.
  • Strong ability to lead multiple high-level stakeholders and manage complex programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Own the overall strategy, direction, priorities, and continuous improvement of SLI.
  • Translate priorities into actionable annual and multi-year program plans.
  • Oversee day-to-day operation of the entire SLI program across middle and high school.
  • Lead and support Program Managers, Program Coordinator, and other program staff.
  • Own admissions, recruitment, partnerships, and external stakeholder management.
  • Develop budgets, track resources, and report impact metrics.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic planning
Program management
Budget management
Stakeholder management
Team leadership
Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree
Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace
Microsoft 365

Job description

Silicon Valley Education Foundation in San Jose is seeking a Program Director for the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute to provide strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership across grades 7–12. Reporting to the COO, you will align SLI with partners, funders, and district needs, ensuring student-centered, sustainable, and innovative programs.

You will own strategy, develop annual and multi-year plans, manage budgets, recruit staff, oversee admissions, partnerships, and data-driven

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