Illinois Hub Manager

Hours/Shift/

Work Schedule:

As an exempt employee, the incumbent is expected to work the necessary schedule to successfully complete the requirements of the position; typically, M - F 8:00 A.M.

- 4:30 P.M, with some evening and up to 15 Saturdays per year..

POSITION SUMMARY

The overall goal of the IMSA Innovation Hub is to provide a regionally-based community hub of engagement to expand the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's (IMSA’s) reach and impact across the state of Illinois. This position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, coordination, management, and supervision to IMSA's Central Illinois Innovation Hub and respective offsite IMSA programs in this general geographic location.

This individual will help the Outreach Office and the greater IMSA community meet objectives, achieve growth, and maintain best practice.

Office space is being provided by one of the universities in the area.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. Through a model of Equity and Excellence, IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

This position will support IMSA's Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This individual is responsible for but not limited to:

• In conjunction with the Director of Downstate Programs, develop growth strategies, set goals, and secure partners to expand IMSA's impact.
• In collaboration with the IMSA Admissions Office, serve as the primary regional liaison to recruit prospective students for IMSA's residential campus in Aurora through targeted school visits, presentations, and engagement with middle school counselors and administrators.
• Organize and host regional information sessions, prospective family events, and application guidance workshops, leveraging Hub outreach programs as strategic pathways to cultivate a diverse applicant pool for the Aurora campus.
• Assess the needs of local educational agencies to identify potential outreach programs.
• Promote other IMSA programs online, partner programs, and residential programs throughout the state as potential enrichment opportunities to IMSA scholars in the region.
• Organize and deliver professional development workshops on STEM content and pedagogy to teachers in Central Illinois.
• Lead the efforts in expanding “IMSA off-campus” programs ensuring all students have the opportunity to participate and have opportunities that meet the diverse interests of the student body and reflect the resources and partnerships available at the Hub.
• Provide a valuable exchange network of ideas and resources for K-12 schools, colleges and…