Director of Education and Outreach

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Education and Outreach (DEO) will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, development, staffing, execution, and continuous improvement of educational and outreach programs aligned with the mission of NSF-CMCC. Outreach programs and educational initiatives may include lectures, workshops, public engagement events, the CMCC REU Program, Youth Adventure Program, and Green Chemistry Commitment activities. The selected candidate will ensure that all programming activities are effectively managed to achieve impactful outcomes and meet institutional and grant-related objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Chemistry or related field.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic plans, goals, and policies for education and outreach programs.
• Leads and supervises outreach staff and coordinates education and outreach efforts across CMCC partner institutions, university departments, and external organizations.
• Serves as the primary liaison for external partners while fostering collaborative relationships and partnerships.
• Ensures effective communication and dissemination of outreach materials.
• Develops and manages program budgets, identifies funding opportunities, and supports responsible use of resources in alignment with grant requirements.
• Leads assessment and evaluation efforts, including surveys and focus groups, and collaborates with advisory boards and NSF to implement program improvements.
• Prepares reports and grant materials for internal stakeholders and funding agencies.
• Participates in planning meetings with CMCC leadership and contributes to long-term strategic initiatives.
• Represents CMCC at conferences, recruitment events, and external meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director