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Job Title: Education Program Consultant (STEM Northwest Regional Manager)

Iowa Department of Education's mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

The Education Program Consultant (STEM Northwest Regional Manager) will be an integral member of the Iowa STEM Bureau, implementing the Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program throughout the region, convene the associated regional STEM Advisory Board, support statewide STEM programming and activities of the Governor's STEM Advisory Council and collaborate

Your Responsibilities:

Leadership and implementation of the Iowa STEM Scale-Up Programming throughout the region. Including, but not limited to,

1. Ensure all awards information is up to date and accurate
2. Ensure all financial information is readily available and accurate
3. Provide financial reports of investments and any remainder funds
4. Execute promotion and marketing of programs to ensure a strong applicant pool
5. Conduct evaluations and gather data in assistance of the program and reporting

Lead and convene the regional STEM Advisory Board. Maintaining a board schedule, agendas and meeting summaries.

Support the Council's other programming including the STEM BEST Program, STEM Teacher Externship Program, STEM Teacher Award Program and STEM Summit among others.

Establish working relationships with STEM-related business and industry, workforce, economic development, early childhood, PK-12 schools, community colleges, universities and community organizations in the region.

Lead planning, partnering and publicity of community STEM Festivals.

Participate in comprehensive efforts of the Department and Bureau, including Department, Division, and Bureau meetings, and other assigned work groups.

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire and advocate for STEM interests and activities.
• Bachelor's degree with emphasis or comparable experience in a STEM field, marketing, management or related area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage complex activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a multitude of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience with current software systems, web-based applications and social media.
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators.

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; routine in-state (non-overnight) travel, occasional out-of-state travel and some nights and weekends based on event

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Strong technical skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non-traditional leader (no supervisory authority)
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical or regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
• Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

What's in it for you?

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
• Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
• Competitive salary and benefits package:

E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.