Program Manager, Cable Makerspace

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Program Manager for the Cable Makerspace to plan, develop, coordinate, and assess educational programming and engagement activities. You will foster innovation, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.

The role focuses on workshops, events, mentorship, and curricular partnerships, with a heavy emphasis on inclusive, accessible learning and strong project management across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2–3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs,workshops, or events.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with diversest stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritiessimultaneously.
• Knowledge of makerspace environments, innovation programs,engineering education, or experiential learning initiatives.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcomingcommunity.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers educational programming including workshops, events, training sessions, competitions, and mentorship opportunities.
• Creates and supports co-curricular learning experiences that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and hands-onlearning.
• Builds relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and campuspartners to expand makerspace engagement and participation.
• Promotes an accessible, collaborative, and supportive learningenvironment.
• Coordinates marketing and outreach efforts for makerspaceprograms and events.
• Assists with curricular integration and academic partnerships as applicable.

Skills

Education program design

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Makerspace knowledge

Inclusive community

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title

Program Manager, Cable Makerspace

Salary

$59,300 - $74,200

Employment Category

Regular Part Time

Scheduled Hours per Week

20

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Location

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility

Onsite only

Position Purpose

The Program Manager, Makerspace is responsible for the planning,development, coordination, and assessment of educationalprogramming and engagement activities within the Cable Makerspace.This position fosters innovation, experiential learning, andinterdisciplinary collaboration through workshops, events,mentorship opportunities, and curricular partnerships. The ProgramManager works with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and communitypartners to maximize participation and educational impact.

Required Qualifications - Education and Years of Experience

Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2–3 years of relevant experience or anequivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs,workshops, or events.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-buildingskills.
• Experience working collaboratively with diversestakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritiessimultaneously.
• Knowledge of makerspace environments, innovation programs,engineering education, or experiential learning initiatives.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcomingcommunity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education makerspace, innovationcenter, entrepreneurship program, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting project-based learning or experientialeducation.
• Experience supervising student employees, interns, orvolunteers.
• Familiarity with prototyping, fabrication, design thinking, ormaker technologies.

Program Development & Community Engagement (50%)

• Develops and delivers a portfolio of educational programmingincluding workshops, events, training sessions, competitions, andmentorship opportunities.
• Creates and supports co-curricular learning experiences thatpromote innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and hands-onlearning.
• Builds relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and campuspartners to expand makerspace engagement and participation.
• Promotes an accessible, collaborative, and supportive learningenvironment.
• Coordinates marketing and outreach efforts for makerspaceprograms and events.

Curricular Support & Academic Partnerships (25%)

• Collaborates with faculty to support project-based learning andcourse-related makerspace activities.
• Assists with the development of tutorials, demonstrations, andinstructional resources that support coursework.
• Identifies opportunities to integrate makerspace resources intoacademic programs and student learning experiences.
• Serves as a liaison between academic departments and makerspaceresources.

Strategic Planning & Program Assessment (15%)

• Assesses program effectiveness through participation metrics,surveys, and stakeholder feedback.
• Recommends improvements to educational offerings and engagementstrategies.
• Identifies opportunities to expand makerspace programming andservices.
• Supports long‑term planning efforts related to makerspacegrowth and utilization.

Administrative Coordination (10%)

• Coordinates program scheduling, registration, communications,and event logistics.
• Assists with budget tracking, reporting, and programdocumentation.
• Coordinates student workers supporting programmingactivities.

Additional Duties

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions,interactions, and communications with others appropriate to anenvironment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Contact

Jon Stark

Phone: [phone]

Jon Stark, Director of Facilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federallaw. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcomefrom all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to andsuccessful completion of a pre‑employment background check, whichmay include a criminal background check, reference checks,verification of work history, conduct review, and verification ofany required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications,with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal convictionwill not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.Background check information will be used in a confidential,non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federallaw.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operatedor occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details,please see our policy.

https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter