STARBASE Deputy Director

Title: STARBASE Deputy Director

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $78,000 - $92,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTPIC

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The STARBASE program is designed for fifth grade students, with the purpose of working with them to increase their interest and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STARBASE students participate in challenging activities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM.) Students are immersed in a unique classroom experience for 5 days where all activities are student-centered, hands-on, encourage higher order thinking and incorporate STEM applications in the real world.

Purpose of Position:

To assist the STARBASE Director in development, management, and implementation of the STARBASE program at the Blackstone Readiness Center located in Blackstone, Virginia.

Job Duties:

10% - Performance Management:
- Ensures expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the STARBASE Program;
- Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate;
- Staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals;
- The requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation;
- Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur.

70% - Program Management/Instruction:
-Assist in developing and overseeing the implementation of the STARBASE program to provide classroom instruction, including the development of a schedule of STARBASE lessons to be taught for each visiting class;
-Formulates and develops plans, procedures and programs to meet the needs of the team and maintains records and files related to the Program;
-Ensures that the preparation of the facility and instructional materials are ready for each visiting class;
-Assist Program Director in establishing goals and objectives for the STARBASE Program;
-Performs related duties as assigned.

15% - Policy Management:
- Assist with the development of policies and procedures;
- May prepare oral and/or written analyses and recommendations for program improvement;
- Assist with annual program evaluations, data collection, and data analysis for program improvement of the STARBASE Program;
- Completion of annual DHRM/DMA required training;
- Complies with all applicable safety rules, standards and regulations;
- Performs related work as assigned.

5% - Serve as a Liaison:
- Assist with the development of partnerships;
- Assist in developing and maintaining an active public relations and outreach programs;
- Provide additional resources for teachers;
- Assist visiting teachers who attend STARBASE;
- Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math methods;

Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and lesson implementation;

Knowledge and ability to implement classroom instructional practices and management techniques;

Ability to supervise and teach others; interpret policies and procedures; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships to ensure success of STARBASE Blackstone;

Assist in managing program budget and the oversight of the STARBASE Blackstone team;

Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Considerations

Experience in elementary education is preferred;

A valid state education certification is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Ple