Director of the Science Triangle
Core
Provide visionary leadership, strategic coordination, and administrative oversight for the Science Triangle, unifying the planetarium, observatory, and museum to advance STEM education and public engagement.
Role type
Director of Science Outreach and Public Engagement
Builds
Regional STEM education programs, public science literacy initiatives, and interdisciplinary community partnerships
Domain
Higher Education / Science Communication / Public Outreach
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, partnership development, budget management, public programming design, team supervision, grant writing
Preferred skills
Doctorate in STEM or museum studies, experience directing planetariums or museums, securing external funding, K-12 system coordination
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic vision for the Science Triangle initiative; Expand public programming including lectures, exhibitions, astronomy nights, and science festivals; Oversee operational coordination among the planetarium, observatory, and museum-related activities; Work with the University Advancement Office to cultivate donors and secure philanthropic support; Manage budgets, reporting, strategic planning, and performance assessment for the Science Triangle initiative
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC