Associate Director of STEM Mentoring-Durham - State of North Carolina : Job Details

POSITION TYPE:Permanent, 12-month, EHRA Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE:$62,000 - $64,000

*Time-limited appointment – Position funding is limited to 12 months *

Hiring salary will be determined based on education, experience, equity, budget, and market considerations.

NCSSM and the Division of Extended Learning foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is a public, residential high school for juniors and seniors from across the state. The School's mission is to educate academically talented students to become state, national, and global leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; advance public education in North Carolina; and inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind, through challenging residential and virtual programs driven by instructional excellence and the excitement of discovery. In addition to the residential and online program, numerous opportunities exist through the Division of Extended Learning, which serves North Carolina through outreach and collaboration with public schools and communities. The division also seeks to provide all students with access to an academically rigorous curriculum and experiential learning opportunities that support STEM and critical inquiry through courses, conferences, summer programs, and teacher professional development.

Description of Duties:

This is a permanent, full-time,position with a one-year term in the Extended Learning Division at the NCSSM-Durham campus.

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and lead the Explore STEM Virtual Mentoring Program, which provides virtual STEM career mentoring, guidance, and resources to high school students. Key responsibilities include building relationships with STEM industry professionals and NCSSM alumni to serve as mentors, and engaging students and local school leaders to encourage participation. Additionally, this role will manage participant recruitment, mentor and mentee training, ensure compliance with minor protection policies, and evaluate program outcomes.

The position collaborates closely with NCSSM Extended Learning staff and contributes to NCSSM Extended Learning's broader outreach efforts to support program participants and contribute to division-wide initiatives.

General Duties

• Collaborate with NCSSM Extended Learning staff, other NCSSM departments, and external partners or consultants to support the development, implementation, and growth of theExplore STEM Virtual Mentoring Program.

• Lead the ongoing management of the program, including strategic planning for expansion beyond the pilot year.

• Implement and model evidence-based best practices in youth mentoring. Lead program evaluation efforts to assess effectiveness and impact.

• Prepare reports and communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders in education and industry.

• Ensure program operations comply with NCSSM and partner minor protection policies.

• Track expenditures and support budget management.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with NCSSM alumni and STEM industry partners to build a robust and sustainable network of STEM mentors and advocates.

• Design and deliver a support framework of optional and required resources for college and career planning, with a focus on supporting students' successful transition into postsecondary education.

• Provide individualized, holistic college, career, and academic advising to students and families.

• Develop curriculum and learning materials, such as videos, activities, and resources, focused on STEM career identity development, career awareness, and planning.

• Recruit STEM career mentors from existing and new partnerships, and develop and deliver mentor training aligned with program goals and expectations.

• Recruit student participants through in-person, virtual, and social media outreach conducted year-round. Design and deliver mentee orientation and training to ensure program readiness.

• Establish and sustain partnerships with schools and school districts participating in Extended Learning outreach efforts.

• Provide support to participants in summer outreach initiatives such asINSPIRE,Step Up to STEM, and other programs that serve underrepresented students.

• Assist with additional NCSSM Extended Learning projects focused on STEM outreach, professional skill development, and career readiness.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of NCSSM Extended Learning.

The position may be eligible for a hybrid/flexible work schedule. This position requires occasional in-state travel, including some extended trips, as well as regular availability during evenings and weekends.

The selected candidate must possess a valid driver's license with no serious driving-related convictions.

• Experiences with mentoring, teaching, and/or coaching youth in grades 7-12 or opportunity youth age 16-24.

• Proven experience with assessing potential barriers and developing strategies to recruit and support a diverse student population.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to connect with a wide variety of constituents.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple project deliverables.

• Enthusiasm to build relationships with a wide variety of constituents, virtually with occasional face-to-face interaction.

• Experience implementing successful instruction, training, or workshops virtually.

• Background or education in a field of STEM, or experience working in a STEM industry.

• Experience in recruiting and engaging with STEM professionals and STEM alumni to participate in outreach.

• Experience in designing, developing, and providing instruction to grades 7-12 or opportunity youth age 16-24 in professional or career skills.

• Experience in working independently and collaboratively to implement or support a program.

Post-baccalaureate credentials (e.g., master's degree or higher), although a bachelor's degree plus two years of professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

• Experience in providing academic or career counseling in secondary or post-secondary education settings.

• One year of experience independently managing complex projects and independently leading decision-making for a program or project.

Team NCSSM Benefits

NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable.Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months.Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.

Please visitNCSSM Employee Benefitsfor more information.

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics(NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM'sIgnite + Transform comprehensive campaignseeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor's degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, please read the NCSSMstrategic planand visitncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: Associate Director of STEM Mentoring-Durham.

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified atwww.wes.orgor equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf [email protected].

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer