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Posted:
February 16, 2020
Location:
Seattle, Washington
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) has an outstanding opportunity for a Part Time (50%), limited-term (6 months) Pre-college Education Manager.  The CNT is funded by the National Science Foundation.  It combines robotics, neuroscience, computer science and other disciplines to advance the interface between technology and the brain.  An important component of the center is K-12 curriculum development and outreach (primarily middle and high school) to help in the ongoing effort to recruit students throughout the nation into the field of engineering.   The Precollege Education Manager will work with the UW’s Math Science Upward Bound Program, the Seattle Public School District, and DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology) Program to ensure underrepresented students, disadvantaged students and students with disabilities are in the pathway to college.   The Precollege Education Manager will assist the Education Director with oversight of existing programs such as the Research Experience for Teachers (RET), the Young Scholars Program (YSP), and the Neuroscience for Neuro-diverse Learners (NNL) Program.

Specific responsibilities include:

•Interface with the DO-IT Program and UW Math Science Upward Bound Program for summer student recruitment
•Manage the Young Scholars Program and Young Scholars REACH Program.
•Coordinate events such as field trips and science education events for the Young Scholars Programs
•Manage the Research Experience for Teachers program including recruitment and selection of teachers and providing team leadership in the development of curricula appropriate for a range of ages
•Assist with the dissemination of precollege curriculum and materials to CNT partner institutions at the national level.
•Collect data for NSF reporting.

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Education, communications or related field AND 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
Strong commitment to helping disadvantaged and underrepresented students excel in school and enter college. 
Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
Proven team leader.
Ability to engage youth and work with middle and high school science teachers.
Knowledge of K-12 educational systems and pedagogy.
Ability to write compelling and engaging materials.
Attention to detail and experience with data collection.


Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Internal Number: 177096
About University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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