Program Manager for World Science Scholars

3 days ago


New York, New York, United States World Science Festival Full time
Program Manager for World Science Scholars

The World Science Festival is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Manager to oversee the daily operations of the World Science Scholars program. This program focuses on identifying and selecting high school students worldwide who have demonstrated extraordinary mathematical and scientific talent, and providing them with opportunities to explore new areas in science and math.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee workflow and ensure milestones are met for every phase of the program
  • Manage program materials, schedules, databases, and other administrative documentation
  • Coordinate the hiring and contracting of personnel working on the WSS courses
  • Assist faculty and subject matter experts with research, course design, and course building
  • Work closely with media teams to prepare for and manage shoots for education courses and programs
  • Attend to the needs of participants and program events
  • Spearhead recruitment efforts for new cohorts of scholars, including global partnerships with education groups and government organizations
  • Process student applications, assignments, and notifications
  • Assist in the supervision of internal and third-party evaluation and assessment process and reporting
  • Assist in the creation, design, research, and dissemination of program-related web and outreach material
  • Organize and manage in-person World Science Scholars Festivals, including travel logistics and event production

Requirements:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and G Suite products; familiarity with content management systems and learning platforms desirable
  • Bachelor's degree with knowledge in some area(s) of science and math a plus
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate with high-school age students and facilitate engaging conversations
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through; creative problem-solving abilities
  • Can predict, identify, and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner
  • Community management and social engagement experience helpful
  • Able to work long and/or flexible hours when needed
  • Superb integrity and professionalism
  • Self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team

About the World Science Festival:

The World Science Festival is an innovative multi-media organization that produces original live and digital content straddling the arenas of science, technology, the arts, media, performance, and education. With the goal of radically transforming public perceptions of science, WSF creates world-class programming, both live on stage and online, featuring inspired collaborations, outstanding talent, and novel production techniques that bring scientific discovery, insight, and perspective to a broad general audience.

World Science U is the online education arm of WSF, where students and lifelong learners can dive more deeply through creatively produced digital education content presented by world-renowned scientists. WSU also oversees the World Science Scholars program that selects a small group of high school students from across the world who have demonstrated extraordinary mathematical talent, and provides them with an unparalleled opportunity to apply their abilities to unexplored disciplines. Guided by world-renowned experts, Scholars examine ways that advanced mathematics skills can be applied to solve complex challenges in a wide range of scientific fields.



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