SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, K-12 OUTREACH

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington educates tomorrow's innovators, conducts cutting-edge research in core and emerging areas of the field, and leads a broad range of multi-disciplinary initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of computing. Consistently ranked among the top computer science programs in the nation, the Allen School is widely recognized for the excellence and impact of our research and teaching across the region and around the globe.The Allen School has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Program Manager, K-12 Outreach.The Senior Program Manager for K-12 Outreach (Program Operations Specialist) is part of the Diversity & Access team within undergraduate student services at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington.The Diversity & Access team reflects a commitment to supporting students from groups who are underrepresented in computing. We use the National Science Foundation definition of underrepresented in the computing field including students who are women, African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander, and students with disabilities.The Senior Program Manager will also be actively involved in all of Diversity & Access team led K-12 outreach activities; often in development, facilitator, and supervisory roles. This includes supervising one professional staff member in charge of large K-12 outreach events & summer programs and supervising the Allen School student ambassador team.Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access, this position is charged with overseeing our Allen School Diversity & Access Team K-12 Outreach Programs. This involves developing and implementing a strategy and assessment plan for our K-12 outreach activities and programs in alignment with Allen School DEI&A goals. The person in this position will also be actively involved in all of Diversity & Access team led K-12 outreach activities; often in development, facilitator, and supervisory roles.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administration and Strategic Planning of Allen School K-12 Outreach Efforts
• With the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access, develop a K-12 outreach strategy that aligns with the Hopper-Dean grant foundation priorities, the Allen School Broadening Participation Plan, and DEI&A Strategic Plan.
• With campus partners, create and implement an assessment plan for outreach efforts including an evaluation and improvement process that evaluates cultural relevance and accessibility for the communities we serve.
• Update and maintain Allen School outreach webpages and documentation.
• Serve as the main point of contact and thought partner for Allen School faculty, staff, and student groups who are leading K-12 outreach efforts and provide direction and guidance.
• Help Allen School community members plug-in to existing outreach efforts.
• Lead a weekly K-12 outreach committee meeting with the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access, K-12 outreach coordinator, and others.
• Directing the Allen School ambassador program
• Hire, train, and supervise a team of 10-15 student employees annually, including two - four lead ambassadors, for the entire calendar year including summer.
• Lead weekly leads meetings to coordinate Ambassador projects and events with involved partner(s).
• Establish and track ambassador objectives, measurable goals, and tactics.
• Oversee and lead the design of the Allen School ambassador K-12 and community college outreach activities.
• Train ambassadors on how to effectively counsel, teach, and interact with high school students; supervise student interactions.
• Oversee all ambassador K-12 outreach activities, events, and interactions with students.
• Coordinating with the Recruiter for Diversity & Access to schedule ambassadors for recruitment-related events including information sessions, admitted student preview day, etc.
• Register ambassador-led programs in the UW Youth Programs system and ensure compliance with UW Youth Safety Requirements.
• Supervision of K-12 Outreach Large Events & Summer Programs Coordinator
• Hire, train, and supervise one professional staff member in charge of large K-12 outreach events and Summer Programs.
• Provide direction and guidance on all K-12 outreach large events and summer programs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for outside partners who are engaging with our large programs.
• Help review and maintain Undergraduate Students Services Team and Diversity & Access team values, expectations, and policies.
• Establish relationship with high schools, community-based organizations, and UW partners
• Establish and build sustainable relationships with high schools and organizations in the surrounding communities in the Puget Sound region.
• Coordinate Allen School outreach efforts with partner schools/organizations including ambassador presentations, graduate student efforts, etc.
• Identify shared programmatic priorities with each partner school/organization and consistently measure progress of relationships.
• Keep updated records and document interactions with all partner high schools/organizations.
• Other
• Responsible for purchasing and keeping track of K-12 outreach expenses using a university purchasing card.
• Professional development: attend NCORE (or another related DEIA) conference annually.
• Other duties and/or special projects assigned by the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, STEM, or related field.
• At least 4 years of related experience.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must have cultural competency and experience working with low-income, first-generation, and BIPOC students.
• Experience working with high school students (e.g. counseling, teaching, outreach activities, tutoring, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage heavy workloads with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pick-up and learn administrative tools and systems used by our department including Microsoft Office, Google's suite, Slack, etc.
• Ability to travel throughout the greater Seattle area to visit high schools, and attend area events.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development/student leadership through working with student leaders and/or student employees.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, STEM, or a related field.
• Experience designing and leading STEM activities.
• Interest in improving student access to computing in K-12 and beyond.
• Experience leading initiatives, promoting diversity at a large public institution and/or equivalent organization.Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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