Director, Northwest LA STEM Center

Director, Northwest LA STEM Center

Salary

$64,600.00 Annually

Location

Bossier City, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

BPCC-UNCL-458

Department

Bossier Community College

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

This position is for a full-time 12 -month, unclassified, in-person staff position located on-site at our Bossier Campus.

Salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or

mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.

Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment.

If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to hr@bpcc.edu or 318-678-6040.

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with emphasis or comparable experience in a STEM field, marketing, management or related area; master's degree preferred.
• Program development and experience with underserved and underrepresented populations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire and advocate for STEM interests and activities.
• Knowledge of STEM education, workforce, and community partnerships within the identified region.
• Understanding and ability to effectively navigate the local and state political landscape.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex activities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient with current software and web-based applications.
• Effective time management and organizational skills while working with minimal oversight, if necessary.
• Experience with fiscal management and projections, personnel management, project management, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team on complex projects.
• Ability to be an active part of instructional and non-instructional activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Capable of lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity to handle laboratory tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform hands-on demonstrations.
• Occasional travel is required in an automobile for up to 5 hours at a time, with some overnight stays.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Specification

The Director of the Northwest LaSTEM Innovation Center (Region 7) is an unclassified position reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs for the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Based at the Bossier City campus of Bossier Parish Community College, this position plays a vital role in advancing STEM education and innovation across the region. The Director leads efforts to coordinate, promote, and expand STEM Council activities and Regional Advisory Committee initiatives, while fostering partnerships with K-12 schools, postsecondary institutions, industry, and community stakeholders. Aligned with BPCC's commitment to cultivating STEM enthusiasm from an early age, the Director supports initiatives that encourage hands-on learning, spark curiosity, and strengthen the pipeline of future scientists, engineers, and innovators. The Director will work to expand access to high-quality STEM experiences for learners across the region, with a focus on reaching rural populations, justice-involved individuals, and others who may face barriers to participation in STEM pathways.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Implement STEM programs throughout the region to meet the regional demands of the workforce.
• Identify, collaborate, and provide support for new STEM programs and scale-ups/optimizations of existing STEM programs within the region.
• Ensure accurate data gathering, analysis, action plans, and achieving identified benchmarks set by the council and regional advisory committee.
• Maintain updated financial records and prepare detailed financial reports for the Regional STEM Advisory Committee and the LaSTEM Program Administrator.
• Meets contractual deadlines and, when unable to do so, communicates in a timely fashion any intervening circumstances.
• Communicate Regional STEM Council activities and updates regularly to the region, using various resources such as social media, periodic newsletters, Regional STEM website, media engagements (radio, television, social media, print), speaking engagements, and others.
• Convene the Regional STEM Advisory Committee at least six times per year and post agendas to the Regional STEM website along with meeting summaries and members in attendance for the purposes (of): leveraging the group to communicate throughout the region; to promote discussion and prompt relevant feedback to issues and opportunities; to oversee budget and program decisions; to other inform progress; and to engage as volunteers in regional and statewide LaSTEM Council events and programs.
• Provide leadership to the LaSTEM Advisory Council by serving the broader state mission beyond Region 7.
• Establish working relationships with STEM-related business and industry, workforce, economic development, school-to-career, trade/professional, early childhood, preK-12 schools, community colleges, out-of-school time organizations, intermediaries, public and private colleges and universities, and cultural and community organizations in the region, cataloguing their contributions to STEM education and their STEM workforce needs.
• Lead planning, partnering, and publicity to organize family/community STEM events, and provide impact evidence (including location, attendance, partners, programs, budget, effects on knowledge or attitudes) of those events.
• Pursue external funding sources to augment and support STEM efforts of the Regional STEM Center and throughout the region. Report any activity conducted.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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Do you possess the required Bachelors degree with emphasis or comparable experience in a STEM field, marketing, management or related area; or preferred master's degree?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a demonstrated ability to engage, inspire and advocate for STEM interests and activitie?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess the knowledge of STEM education, workforce, and community partnerships within the identified region?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess experience with fiscal management and projections, personnel management, project management, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team on complex projects?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm