Quantum Education Outreach Lead

UW-Madison College of Engineering; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Madison College of Engineering in Madison, WI, invites applications for an Outreach Program Manager focused on quantum science education. The role supports HQAN activities, develops new outreach initiatives, and runs TeachQuantum programs for teachers and students.

The position partners with HQAN senior personnel and the Wisconsin Quantum Institute to broaden impact. The role requires a STEM bachelor's degree, science-outreach experience, and the ability to translate complex concepts into

Qualifications

• Science outreach experience, such as volunteering or professional work in K-12 education, science fairs, or museums exhibits.
• Demonstrated ability to translate physical science concepts into engaging, hands-on demos and lessons for K-12 students and the general public
• Education and/or professional experience in the physical sciences, especially quantum science and technology

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with staff in ECE and other departments on planning and executing outreach initiatives related to quantum science
• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan
• Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures
• Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services
• Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan
• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
• Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives

Skills

Science outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

UW-Madison College of Engineering in Madison, WI, invites applications for an Outreach Program Manager focused on quantum science education. The role supports HQAN activities, develops new outreach initiatives, and runs TeachQuantum programs for teachers and students.

The position partners with HQAN senior personnel and the Wisconsin Quantum Institute to broaden impact. The role requires a STEM bachelor's degree, science-outreach experience, and the ability to translate complex concepts into