Good evening,
Please share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested.
Thank you.
Stacey
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:23:03 -0400
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Subject: [narst] Job Announcement: Director, Center for Quality Science
Learning Afterschool (QSLA)
Director, Center for Quality Science Learning Afterschool
(Coordinator of Public Programs VI-VIII)
Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA
Salary Range: $76,800-98,900 annually
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) is seeking a visionary leader to
envision, plan and build Center for Quality Science Learning Afterschool
(QSLA). As Center Director he or she will be responsible for creating the
agenda that enables quality educational programs and innovative practices to
flourish in afterschool. This senior academic appointee will play a visible
role nationally in the field by serving as a spokesperson, advocate, and
coalition builder to raise the profile of the Hall. The director will
supervise staff as well as serve on the nine member LHS leadership team to
promote institution-wide collaboration and excellence. The QSLA Center
Director will be responsible for facilitating mutually beneficial
relationships with outside agencies as well as build collaboration within
the Hallıs current efforts in afterschool science education. The QSLA Center
Director will serve as author and project director on grants and fundraising
documents to raise support for the work of the center. Through leveraging
the Hallıs existing excellence in research and evaluation, materials
development, direct service, and technology innovation, the QSLA Director
will be expected to build a strong and coherent program that make a
measurable impact on a diversity of afterschool audiences.
The QSLA Center Director will concurrently serve (30-40%) as the Executive
Director of the Coalition for Science After School (CSAS), a national
network of over 1500 organizations, experts and committed individuals,
dedicated to advancing after school science education. CSAS plays a national
role in collecting and disseminating knowledge about ³best² and ³promising²
practices in the field, serves as platform for advocacy, and a convener of
communities of practice. The Executive Director, working together and
guided by the CSAS Steering Committee, will enact the bold vision to make
science a routine part of after school that CSAS will no longer need to
exist in ten years.
Qualifications:
-Masters in science or mathematics, science or mathematics education, youth
development, or the equivalent required; Ph. D. desirable.
-A minimum of ten years of experience in science and/or mathematics
education, in formal, informal, and/or afterschool settings; working with
policymakers, diverse learners and stakeholders.
-Experience designing, implementing, leading, and managing complex projects;
including building teams and raising funds
-Knowledge of science education and afterschool trends and policies
required; knowledge of UC system policies and practices desirable.
-Excellent written and oral communications skills, computer skills,
service-oriented with a strong customer service background required;
bilingual and/or experienced with second language learning issues desirable.
-Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision,
to set priorities, take initiative, exercise authority, and execute tasks
while maintaining confidentiality, exercising judgment.
QSLA Center Description:
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/qsla/QSLA_Description.pdf
CSAS Strategic Plan:
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/csas/CSAS_Biz_Plan.pdf
Approximate Starting Date: February 1, 2011
Total Duration of Appointment: 1 year, renewable upon successful performance
and the availability of funds.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2010
Apply To:
Please submit your CV and cover letter by e-mail to:
Sherry Hsi & Michael Radke, Selection Committee Co-Chairs
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THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER
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