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Project Manager IMLS National Leadership Project Prime Time: A Pre School Network to Promote Early STEM Learning

IMAGINATION STATION

Project Manager

IMLS National Leadership Project Prime Time: A Pre School Network to Promote Early STEM Learning

Full Time (Grant Funded-3 year term)

 

Grant Overview : Imagination Station will develop Prime Time, a preschool network to promote early STEM learning in partnership with University of Toledo, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, The Early Learner's Collaborative, Aspire, Polly Fox Academy, and Summit YMCA Head Start. Prime Time aims to advance the capacity of the field to plan, implement, and evaluate a model of complementary learning for children under kindergarten age, where, rather than operating discretely, these various educational experiences work in tandem as components of a larger STEM education system. The proposed program will align educational resources in the community to address the learning needs of young children and emphasize family engagement in education. Through the project, Imagination Station will research, analyze, and design features, materials, and mechanisms focused on enhancing and redesigning exhibit space to improve the quality of visitor experience, as well as teach parents, program staff, and volunteers how to promote inquiry and engage in high quality discourse. The project will result in a replicable, scalable model with evaluation findings, videos, and professional development material to help other science centers enhance the STEM education of young children, especially those who are at risk.

 

Position Description:  This position is responsible for the organization, planning, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of the Prime Time Grant and works closely with the Director of STEM Education, Imagination Station team members and all grant partners to ensure the successful implementation of Prime Time. This position is a temporary position funded for 3 years by the grant.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Serves as one of the two key Administrative team members, responsible for planning, implementing and managing the project.

·         Administers and manages the program’s funding including preparation and maintenance of the budget to ensure the program efforts comply with the requirements of the funding source(s).

·         Collaborates with project partners and parties both internal and external to create, administer, and monitor all components of the grant.

·         Serves on all committees key to the successful implementation of Prime Time.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree required, early childhood, education or related field preferred

·         Knowledge of grant management including budget, personnel management and reporting

·         Previous experience managing federally-funded projects preferred, but not required

·         Knowledge of Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of responsibility.

·         Excellent organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).

·         Ability to effectively present information to groups of key stakeholders, general public, partners and colleagues.

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions for reporting purposes.

·         Must have a valid driver’s license, with a safe driving record and be capable of operating the Imagination Station owned minivan

 

Imagination Station’s mission is to serve our community by providing informal science education and fun in order to spark a passion for the sciences by combining interactive exhibits and educational programming.

Imagination Station, Pure Science, Pure Fun

 

All applicants must apply on-line at imaginationstationtoledo.org and submit a detailed resume outlining job history and experience.

IMAGINATION STATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

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