Summer STEM Program Director

Dillard University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillard University in New Orleans seeks a WISHES assistant director for the physics and pre-engineering department for Summer 2026. This one-month appointment requires a PhD in physics or biology and experience running a large STEM-focused summer program for high school students.

The role involves hands-on management of curricula, recruitment, scheduling, staff oversight, ordering supplies, and coordinating marketing and logistics to ensure a successful program. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or biology required.
• Experience administering a large summer program for high school students.
• Hands-on experience with STEM summer program curricula and operation.
• Ability to manage recruitment, scheduling, staff, supplies, marketing, and logistics for the program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the summer program, including recruitment and scheduling.
• Manage staff, orders, supplies, and logistics for the STEM summer program.
• Coordinate marketing and other logistical needs.

Skills

Program management

Staff management

Event coordination

Marketing support

Logistics planning

Education

PhD in physics or biology

Job description

Dillard University in New Orleans seeks a WISHES assistant director for the physics and pre-engineering department for Summer 2026. This one-month appointment requires a PhD in physics or biology and experience running a large STEM-focused summer program for high school students.

The role involves hands-on management of curricula, recruitment, scheduling, staff oversight, ordering supplies, and coordinating marketing and logistics to ensure a successful program. Equal opportunity employer.