Job Summary

The Program Manager for the Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES) serves as Old Dominion University’s on-site liaison to the lab school and supports the implementation of the Academy’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity. The Program Manager coordinates outreach, partnership development, sustainability initiatives, and operational activities; supports curriculum development and implementation in both Canvas and classroom settings; assists with instructional equipment and resource management; conducts site visits and implementation support activities; develops marketing and communications materials; and collaborates with school, university, industry, and community partners to ensure the successful operation and continuous improvement of the lab school.

The primary location will be at the Eastern Shore Community College. The position is expected to visit the four school locations on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. The locations are Arcadia High School, Chincoteague High School, Nandua High School, and Northampton High School. Occasional travel to other ODU locations may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, STEM, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in education, STEM, or a related field with experience equivalent to a master’s degree.
• Working knowledge of higher education environments.
• Working knowledge of K–12 school systems, specifically high schools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in brand development and creative program development.
• Proficiency working in a virtual environment, including experience with online collaboration tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
• Willingness and eagerness to learn and grow individually and as part of the lab school team.
• Demonstrated experience with event planning, project management, and collaborative team-based work.
• Demonstrated experience cultivating and sustaining partnerships with industry, community, or workforce organizations.
• Some experience in STEM education and fields.
• Some experience leading instructional innovation such as experiential and interdisciplinary learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of 3D printers.
• Working knowledge of laboratory schools.
• Working knowledge of design thinking processes and experience applying them in educational, research, or workforce contexts.
• Considerable experience working in or with K–12 education settings, higher education, or community-based learning environments.
• Some experience designing or supporting experiential learning models, including case-based, problem-based, or project-based learning.
• Some background in aerospace and aviation education.
• Some experience collaborating with educators, faculty, or program leaders to support instructional innovation.
• Some experience supporting student recruitment, outreach, or pathway development.
• Some experience as a K–12 STEM teacher.
• Some experience in coordinating engineering and science labs with aligned equipment needs.
• Some experience providing professional learning experiences.
• Educational Administration Endorsement preferred.