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MANAGER, EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Job Title: MANAGER, EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Job Code: 3788
FLSA: E
Job Level: 15
Revised Date: 12/01/2007
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
The Education & Outreach Manager is responsible for working internally with scientists, informatics, and staff as well as externally with individuals and groups at local, regional, national and international levels.
Work Performed
Determine and develop long- and short-term goals, strategic planning, and program development for education programs, outreach programs, diversity efforts and efforts with underserved groups within the research science and educational communities.
Collaborate and cultivate relationships with business, academic, science, and educational groups nationwide in education and outreach program development. Recruit, supervise and direct faculty and staff for educational and outreach programs and working groups.
Create, develop and coordinate national and international conferences and meetings on educational and outreach activities and strategies. Represent the organization via participation and presentations at national and international meetings.
Communicate organizational activities including development and implementation of 1) media strategies, 2) journalism projects, 3) website, 4) brochures, articles, etc. Write press releases and articles.
Outreach and education for the research science community and postdoctoral fellows including: professional development, and assistance with broader impact activities (database development, grant writing consultation, implementation assistance)
Outreach to the education community including: development and distribution of activities, materials and resources, and participation in national committees designed to address issues and develop solutions
Outreach to underserved groups including: participation in committees designed to address issues and develop solutions, organization and implementation of outreach activities, and development of resources.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Master's degree or other advanced degree required. Ph.D. preferred.
Experience
Minimum of three years of related experience required.
Skills
Science writing skills, communication skills, grant writing, supervisory experience, program management.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
