SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, K-12 OUTREACH

Req : 240327 Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.cs.washington.edu/ Job Location Detail: Hybrid Posting Date: 10/28/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 11/28/2024 Salary: $7,333 - $7,583 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington educates tomorrow’s innovators, conducts cutting-edge research in core and emerging areas of the field, and leads a broad range of multi-disciplinary initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of computing. Consistently ranked among the top computer science programs in the nation, the Allen School is widely recognized for the excellence and impact of our research and teaching across the region and around the globe. As a leader in efforts to broaden participation in computing, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our program and in our field. Members of the Allen School actively work to cultivate a welcoming community in which students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences can thrive. The Allen School occupies two spectacular buildings — the Paul G. Allen Center and the adjacent Bill & Melinda Gates Center — located at the heart of the UW campus in Seattle. The Allen School has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Program Manager, K-12 Outreach. The Senior Program Manager for K-12 Outreach (Program Operations Specialist) is part of the Diversity & Access team within undergraduate student services at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington. The Diversity & Access team reflects a commitment to supporting students from groups who are underrepresented in computing. We use the National Science Foundation definition of underrepresented in the computing field including students who are women, African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander, and students with disabilities. Our definition is more expansive, however, and includes but is not limited to students who have different gender identities, who identify as LGBTQ, who are Black and Latine, who are from low-income backgrounds, and who are first-generation college students. We also consider the intersectionality of different identity dimensions. Our activities and programs are open to anyone who shares the goal of providing a supportive environment for students who are underrepresented in computing. The Senior Program Manager will also be actively involved in all of Diversity & Access team led K-12 outreach activities; often in development, facilitator, and supervisory roles. This includes supervising one professional staff member in charge of large K-12 outreach events & summer programs and supervising the Allen School student ambassador team. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access, this position is charged with overseeing our Allen School Diversity & Access Team K-12 Outreach Programs. This involves developing and implementing a strategy and assessment plan for our K-12 outreach activities and programs in alignment with Allen School DEI&A goals. The person in this position will also be actively involved in all of Diversity & Access team led K-12 outreach activities; often in development, facilitator, and supervisory roles. This includes supervising a professional staff member in charge of large K-12 outreach events & summer programs and supervising the Allen School student ambassador team. They will also act as a main point of contact for Allen School community members including faculty, staff, and graduate students, who want to participate in K-12 outreach efforts. Finally, this person will collaborate with UW campus partners and outside organizations. The person in this role will also be required to keep up with and ensure compliance of UW Youth Programs policies and procedures in addition to internal Allen School policies and procedures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administration and Strategic Planning of Allen School K-12 Outreach Efforts With the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access, develop a K-12 outreach strategy that aligns with the Hopper-Dean grant foundation priorities, the Allen School Broadening Participation Plan, and DEI&A Strategic Plan. With campus partners, create and implement an assessment plan for outreach efforts including an evaluation and improvement process that evaluates cultural relevance and accessibility for the communities we serve. Update and maintain Allen School outreach webpages and documentation. Serve as the main point of contact and thought partner for Allen School faculty, staff, and student groups who are leading K-12 outreach efforts and provide direction and guidance. Help Allen School community members plug-in to existing outreach efforts. Lead a weekly K-12 outreach committee meeting with the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access, K-12 outreach coordinator, and others.Directing the Allen School ambassador program Hire, train, and supervise a team of 10-15 student employees annually, including two - four lead ambassadors, for the entire calendar year including summer. The Allen School Ambassadors are undergraduate students who conduct Allen School outreach and recruiting activities to K-12 students, with a focus on students who are underrepresented in computing. Lead weekly leads meetings to coordinate Ambassador projects and events with involved partner(s). Establish and track ambassador objectives, measurable goals, and tactics. Oversee and lead the design of the Allen School ambassador K-12 and community college outreach activities. Train ambassadors on how to effectively counsel, teach, and interact with high school students; supervise student interactions. Oversee all ambassador K-12 outreach activities, events, and interactions with students. Coordinating with the Recruiter for Diversity & Access to schedule ambassadors for recruitment-related events including information sessions, admitted student preview day, etc. Register ambassador-led programs in the UW Youth Programs system and ensure compliance with UW Youth Safety Requirements ensure that all Allen School K-12.Supervision of K-12 Outreach Large Events & Summer Programs Coordinator Hire, train, and supervise one professional staff member in charge of large K-12 outreach events (e.g. CS Education Week, Discovery Days, Inspirational Teachers, NCWIT Aspirations in Computing) and Summer Programs (e.g Changemakers in Computing). Provide direction and guidance on all K-12 outreach large events and summer programs. Serve as the main point of contact for outside partners who are engaging with our large programs including Microsoft, T Mobile, etc. Help review and maintain Undergraduate Students Services Team and Diversity & Access team values, expectations, and policies. Work with UW partners that serve shared students who are underrepresented in computing to collaborate on outreach activities and programming.Establish relationship with high schools, community-based organizations, and UW partners Establish and build sustainable relationships with high schools and organizations in the surrounding communities in the Puget Sound region who serve high school students who are underrepresented in the field of computing. Coordinate Allen School outreach efforts with partner schools/organizations including ambassador presentations, graduate student efforts, etc. Identify shared programmatic priorities with each partner school/organization and consistently measure progress of relationships. Keep updated records and document interactions with all partner high schools/organizations. Build relationships with non-UW community partners serving students at our partner high schools to co-provide outreach programming. Work with UW partners that serve shared students who are underrepresented in computing to collaborate on outreach activities and programming.Other Responsible for purchasing and keeping track of K-12 outreach expenses using a university purchasing card. Professional development: attend NCORE (or another related DEIA) conference annually. Other duties and/or special projects assigned by the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, STEM, or related field. At least 4 years of related experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must have cultural competency and experience working with low-income, first-generation, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students. This includes knowledge of the social, emotional and structural issues affecting students historically underrepresented in higher education. Experience working with high school students (e.g. counseling, teaching, outreach activities, tutoring, etc.). Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage heavy workloads with frequent interruptions. Demonstrated experience organizing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to pick-up and learn administrative tools and systems used by our department including Microsoft Office, Google’s suite, Slack, etc. Ability to travel throughout the greater Seattle area to visit high schools, and attend area events. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Demonstrated understanding of student development/student leadership through working with student leaders and/or student employees. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, STEM, or a related field. Experience designing and leading STEM activities. Interest in improving student access to computing in K-12 and beyond. Experience leading initiatives, promoting diversity at a large public institution and/or equivalent organization. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.