STARBASE Director

Guardians of Honor LLC•Satellite Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardians of Honor (GOH) is seeking experienced STEM education professionals to support the operation of our DoD STARBASE Academy client at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. GOH is recruiting in anticipation of potential future openings that are subject to final approval and funding. The STARBASE Director develops, supervises, directs, organizes, and manages the day-to-day operations of the STARBASE Academy, including personnel supervision, curriculum and program compliance, community and school partnerships, and all required government reporting. The Director serves as the program's primary liaison to installation leadership, school district administrators, and the COR.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM field or education
Must pass security and background checks for working in a DoD facility and with children – no interaction with children is authorized until a preliminary background check is completed
Completion of criminal history background check

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in elementary education/administration or program management
Knowledge of internet-based tools
Knowledge of strategic planning, business plan development, marketing strategies, and budgeting
Experience in education, supervision, and management of educational programs
Knowledge of program evaluation methods and development of outcome measures
Ability to work effectively with public officials, military leaders, school district liaisons, the Patrick Space Force Base school liaison officer, and community/corporate leaders
Ability to travel as needed to fulfill job requirements

Responsibilities

Provide overall supervision and management of the STARBASE program and facility
Serve as a building Manager for the STARBASE facility, safeguarding all Government property and performing physical security responsibilities: act as custodian of record for Government issued facility keys and immediately report any lost, stolen, or duplicated keys to the COR
Supervise all program personnel (Instructors, Instructor Assistants, Office Manager) and conduct staff development
Implement Standard Operating Procedures and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with local school agencies
Coordinate, supervise, and administer program requirements, marketing plan, and business plan; update annually and obtain COR approval prior to implementation
Represent the program at initial and annual training conferences
Implement required program guidelines, policies, and procedures; submit any waivers in writing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to implementation
Develop and coordinate partnerships with schools, businesses, and government agencies
Ensure the STARBASE program meets operations requirements
Prepare and submit monthly reports to the COR within 10 calendar days of month-end, including class schedule, districts/schools served, student counts, vacancies, community support updates, complaints, and volunteer activity
Maintain quality control of official documents (purchase orders, contracts, schedules, MOUs)
Maintain control and inventory of equipment and supplies purchased with STARBASE program funds
Coordinate with schools on required documentation, including applications, enrollment forms, and data collection
Formulate and update program goals, objectives, and strategies; provide written updates to the COR prior to implementation
Assist district teachers with completion of the online STARBASE survey; complete evaluations, conduct surveys, collect data, and prepare statistical summaries
Plan completion ceremonies, secure guest speakers, and prepare/facilitate ceremony presentations
Schedule and staff the Academy so that a minimum of two STARBASE staff members are present at all times whenever students are on site