Program Manager, DEV Studio
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 22, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
05/20/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128856
Position Title
Program Manager, DEV Studio
Department this Position Reports to
Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship
Hiring Range Minimum
Please Inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum
Please Inquire.
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
n/a
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Program Manager plans, executes, and manages the Magnuson Center DEV Studio, including the physical space, programs and projects for students, faculty, co-curricular workshops, and curricular integrations. Provides general mentorship and support to maximize learning and achievement potential by acting as an easily approachable, experienced, and versatile guide through all aspects of the design, prototyping, and production process.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Jamie Coughlin
Department Contact Phone Number
jamie.coughlin@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jamie Coughlin, Executive Director, Magnuson Center
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73845
Key Accountabilities
Description
Project Management – Mentors and provides support for DEV Studio projects from ideation through production stages across all tracks including software and design, data science, animation, and physical product design and/or fabrication when needed.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Description
Co-Curricular Program Development – Develops and offers a portfolio of educational programming, including workshops, events, internships, and mentorship for Dartmouth community stakeholders interested in makerspace-related topics, including ideation, concept development, digital electronics and mechanical design, and hands-on demonstrations in a wide variety of technologies and tools.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Description
Campus Partnership and Program Support – Develops and maintains a broad network of campus partners and resources. Creates and offers a process for campus partners to accelerate existing programs and projects and/or identify new opportunities. Works closely with Magnuson Center partners to co-develop programs and support projects.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Operations and Equipment Management – Ensures that business operations are efficient and effective. Supervises and organizes student hourly staff to help run programming and maintain the physical space. Evaluates program administration and delivery processes, recommending changes, creating processes or systems as needed, and managing relevant vendors. Conducts program evaluations and sponsorship reporting and processing.
Percentage Of Time
10%
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
05/20/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128856
Position Title
Program Manager, DEV Studio
Department this Position Reports to
Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship
Hiring Range Minimum
Please Inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum
Please Inquire.
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
n/a
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Program Manager plans, executes, and manages the Magnuson Center DEV Studio, including the physical space, programs and projects for students, faculty, co-curricular workshops, and curricular integrations. Provides general mentorship and support to maximize learning and achievement potential by acting as an easily approachable, experienced, and versatile guide through all aspects of the design, prototyping, and production process.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- 2-3 years equivalent in software design, or related field.
- Motivated individual with a passion for making and building, technology, entrepreneurship/ startups, innovation, digital arts, and social impact.
- Ability to actively inspire and promote an accessible, creative, and supportive culture for students.
- Significant experience with educational program development and event planning.
- Experience in a teaching role using best instructional design practices.
- Ability to control the room and hear and be heard over the commotion of a busy space.
- Self-starter – ability to work independently, taking initiative to advance projects and prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
- Exceptional communication and collaborative skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impact, and result and responds positively to feedback.
- Student or staff supervision and workplace leadership skills.
- A portfolio of products and projects demonstrating breadth of creative and/or teaching projects.
- Successful track record managing interdisciplinary teams in creating digital products.
- Agility to configure and move around equipment.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Ability to prepare reports and presentations with excellent attention to detail.
- Willingness and availability for evening, weekend events and for travel as scheduled in advance.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
- Master's degree.
- Preference for experience with SolidWorks, Rhino, Maya, Adobe Suite, and Figma.
- A desire and agility for learning new techniques.
- Interactive digital electronics experience with Arduino, Raspberry PI, etc.
- Current familiarity with technology in and operation of Dartmouth's DEV Studio.
Jamie Coughlin
Department Contact Phone Number
jamie.coughlin@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jamie Coughlin, Executive Director, Magnuson Center
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73845
Key Accountabilities
Description
Project Management – Mentors and provides support for DEV Studio projects from ideation through production stages across all tracks including software and design, data science, animation, and physical product design and/or fabrication when needed.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Description
Co-Curricular Program Development – Develops and offers a portfolio of educational programming, including workshops, events, internships, and mentorship for Dartmouth community stakeholders interested in makerspace-related topics, including ideation, concept development, digital electronics and mechanical design, and hands-on demonstrations in a wide variety of technologies and tools.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Description
Campus Partnership and Program Support – Develops and maintains a broad network of campus partners and resources. Creates and offers a process for campus partners to accelerate existing programs and projects and/or identify new opportunities. Works closely with Magnuson Center partners to co-develop programs and support projects.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Operations and Equipment Management – Ensures that business operations are efficient and effective. Supervises and organizes student hourly staff to help run programming and maintain the physical space. Evaluates program administration and delivery processes, recommending changes, creating processes or systems as needed, and managing relevant vendors. Conducts program evaluations and sponsorship reporting and processing.
Percentage Of Time
10%
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
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- Chronicle of Higher Education
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- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
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- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
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