Statewide Innovation & STEM Ecosystems Lead

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Annual Leave

Tuition Remission

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

The George and Betsy Sherman Center at UMBC seeks an Assistant Director of Innovation and STEM Ecosystems to lead the Maryland Invention Convention, build statewide and regional partnerships, and strengthen STEM education and career pathways for educators, young inventors, and scholars.

The role includes growing and maintaining relationships, overseeing the state competition, and providing professional development for educators, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in STEM and/or innovation/invention education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and low-income communities.
• Budget and/or grant writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain relationships on behalf of Maryland Invention Convention.
• Oversee Maryland Invention Convention State Competition.
• Provide support and professional development for educators.
• Identify and manage grant and sponsorship opportunities to support the Invention Convention and the STEM Ecosystem.
• Serve as the point of contact for the STEM Community Partners.

Skills

STEM experience

Communication skills

Diversity outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The George and Betsy Sherman Center at UMBC seeks an Assistant Director of Innovation and STEM Ecosystems to lead the Maryland Invention Convention, build statewide and regional partnerships, and strengthen STEM education and career pathways for educators, young inventors, and scholars.

The role includes growing and maintaining relationships, overseeing the state competition, and providing professional development for educators, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.