Program Manager, Cable Makerspace

About the role

This regular part-time position (20 hours/week) is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and assessing educational programming and engagement activities within the Cable Makerspace at Dartmouth College. The Program Manager fosters innovation, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration through workshops, events, mentorship, and curricular partnerships, working with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to maximize participation and educational impact.

Responsibilities

• Program Development & Community Engagement (50%)
  • Develop and deliver a portfolio of educational programming including workshops, events, training sessions, competitions, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Create and support co-curricular learning experiences that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and hands-on learning.
  • Build relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and campus partners to expand makerspace engagement and participation.
  • Promote an accessible, collaborative, and supportive learning environment.
  • Coordinate marketing and outreach efforts for makerspace programs and events.
• Curricular Support & Academic Partnerships (25%)
  • Collaborate with faculty to support project-based learning and course-related makerspace activities.
  • Assist with the development of tutorials, demonstrations, and instructional resources that support coursework.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate makerspace resources into academic programs and student learning experiences.
  • Serve as a liaison between academic departments and makerspace resources.
• Strategic Planning & Program Assessment (15%)
  • Assess program effectiveness through participation metrics, surveys, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Recommend improvements to educational offerings and engagement strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to expand makerspace programming and services.
  • Support long-term planning efforts related to makerspace growth and utilization.
• Administrative Coordination (10%)
  • Coordinate program scheduling, registration, communications, and event logistics.
  • Assist with budget tracking, reporting, and program documentation.
  • Coordinate student workers supporting programming activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2–3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs, workshops, or events.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of makerspace environments, innovation programs, engineering education, or experiential learning initiatives.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education makerspace, innovation center, entrepreneurship program, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting project-based learning or experiential education.
• Experience supervising student employees, interns, or volunteers.
• Familiarity with prototyping, fabrication, design thinking, or maker technologies.