Quantum Science Outreach Program Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for someone passionate about science outreach, particularly in quantum science, to join the Electrical and Computer Engineering department as the Quantum Science Outreach Program Manager under the National Science Foundation funded Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks (HQAN). Reporting to the HQAN faculty lead in quantum education and outreach, this position will work with science outreach initiatives within the department and across UW–Madison, and coordinate outreach across HQAN. This position will develop new quantum science outreach activities, sessions for pre-college summer courses, and museum exhibits. This position will also run TeachQuantum, a summer professional development program that brings Wisconsin high school teachers to the UW–Madison campus to work on ways to implement quantum science education into their classrooms, and work with QuanTime, a national Q-12 Education partner, to put quantum science activities into classrooms. This position will work closely with HQAN senior personnel, attend relevant (virtual and in-person) meetings, and work with the Wisconsin Quantum Institute to coordinate HQAN center-wide activities hosted by UW–Madison.

Requirements

Science outreach experience, such as volunteering or professional work in K-12 education, science fairs, or museums exhibits.
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field required

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to translate physical science concepts into engaging, hands-on, and/or inquiry-based demos and lessons for K-12 students and the general public
Education and/or professional experience in the physical sciences, especially quantum science and technology
STEM Degree in the physical sciences, electrical and computer engineering, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates with staff in ECE and other departments on planning and executing outreach initiatives related to quantum science
Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan
Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures
Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services
Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives