ISAAC Program Director SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Definition

The ISAAC Program Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the ISAAC Program at the Students 2 Science STEM learning facility. The Director is also responsible for ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Students 2 Science (S2S).

Knowledge and Abilities

• A passionate belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Must be technically competent and possess exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Positive and happy demeanor with the ability to work with others.
• Excellent execution and project management skills.
• Detailed and highly organized.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Must be able to sit and stand for a significant amount of time.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to work well and interface with other administrative staff.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensure ISAAC laboratory experiences align with current and emerging STEM career pathways and reflect the needs of regional industry partners.
• Ensure ISAAC program development aligns with the strategic goals and objectives of Students 2 Science.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and supplies necessary to support ISAAC programming.
• Develop and manage the annual ISAAC program schedule.
• Cook up scheduling for staff, interns, and volunteers supporting program delivery.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard laboratory instructors, assistants, interns, and volunteers.
• Train staff in laboratory instrumentation operation and maintenance.
• Manage the ISAAC program operating budget for the Newark Technology Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph. D in a STEM related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of prior experience in a STEM profession.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of teaching and/or curriculum development is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Experience managing laboratory-based educational programs or research facilities is preferred.