Program Lead, STEM Outreach & Education

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a Program Manager within the Center for Science Education. This role leads high-impact STEM outreach programs and coordinates discipline-based education research aimed at improving undergraduate teaching and learning.

You will manage the annual Science and Engineering Fair, engage with educators and partners, and support research design, data collection, and dissemination to strengthen STEM education across South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience with teacher observations and educational research is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate outreach events and manage logistics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of STEM outreach events and competitions.
• Coordinate with K–12 educators, districts, donors and university stakeholders.
• Support DBER research design, classroom observations, and data management.
• Assist with budgets, scheduling, documentation, and grant-related tasks.

Skills

Program management

Event planning

Budgeting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a Program Manager within the Center for Science Education. This role leads high-impact STEM outreach programs and coordinates discipline-based education research aimed at improving undergraduate teaching and learning.

You will manage the annual Science and Engineering Fair, engage with educators and partners, and support research design, data collection, and dissemination to strengthen STEM education across South Carolina.