Position Details
Posting Summary
College College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department College of Educ & Human Dvlpmt
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1783P Job Type Full Time, Regular Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade I Campus Location WMU-Grand Rapids - Downtown Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies 1 General Summary
Leads and aligns regional STEM initiatives with the statewide MiSTEM strategies. Serves as the regional voice at the state level. Builds strategic partnerships and collaborates with local stakeholders to implement the four pillars of the MiSTEM Advisory Council report.
Major Duties
- Leads the alignment of regional STEM efforts with the statewide MiSTEM vision, strategy, and goals.
- Convenes and engages diverse regional and state stakeholders to build collaborative STEM networks.
- Establishes and guides a MiSTEM Region Advisory Board with inclusive representation and clear regional objectives.
- Facilitates strategic partnerships and initiatives that support the implementation of the statewide STEM strategy.
- Promotes a shared, inclusive understanding of the legislated definition of STEM across sectors.
- Represents the region in discussions with policymakers and state agencies to influence STEM policy and initiatives.
- Pursues, manages, and reports on state and federal grant-supported STEM programs.
- Collects and analyzes data to assess needs, measure impact, and inform decision-making.
- Oversees program development, team supervision, and budget management to ensure effective execution of STEM initiatives.
- Develops innovative collaborations that connect STEM employers with educational programs to align workforce and education goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year's relevant experience
- Experience with community engagement or community-building.
- Experience bridging education with business and industry.
- Experience working with philanthropic or community programs or similar skillset to actively support opportunities for all learners.
- Ability to coordinate and lead stakeholders towards consensus and action.
- Demonstrated leadership.
- Experience with developing and managing community networks.
- Experience working with a diverse population.
- Knowledge of the region and its stakeholders.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants
- External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
- This is a terminal appointment through 09/30/2027, with the potential to be renewed.
- This position will be located at the Grand Rapids campus.
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience?
Yes
No
- Do you have one year of relevant experience?
Yes
No
- Do you have experience with community engagement or community-building?
Yes
No
- Do you have experience bridging education with business and industry?
Yes
No
- Do you have experience working with philanthropic or community programs or similar skillset to actively support opportunities for all learners?
Yes
No
- Do you have the ability to coordinate and lead stakeholders towards consensus and action?
Yes
No
- Are you able to show demonstrated leadership?
Yes
No
- Do you have experience with developing and managing community networks?
Yes
No
- Do you have experience working with diverse populations?
Yes
No
- Do you have knowledge of the region and its stakeholders?
Yes
No
- Do you have the ability to travel?
Yes
No
- Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents