Distict Robotics Coordinator

• Date Available:
  
  School Year
• Closing Date: 08/20/2026 or filled

Livonia Public Schools District Robotics Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and strategic development of the district's robotics programs. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and expanding robotics opportunities across all grade levels while building strong community partnerships, securing sponsor ships, supporting coaches and teachers, and ensuring equitable student access to high-quality robotics learning experiences.

The Robotics Coordinator serves as the district liaison between schools, community organizations, higher education institutions, industry partners, and robotics competition organizations to develop a sustainable and innovative K-12 robotics ecosystem.

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K – post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of robotics education programs and competitions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit sponsors and cultivate community partnerships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong budgeting and resource management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, administrators, parents, business leaders, and community organizations.
• Knowledge of grant writing and fundraising practices preferred.
• Technical proficiency with robotics platforms, programming languages, and engineering tools.

• Coordinate robotics programming from elementary through high school levels.
• Oversee the growth and sustainability of robotics clubs and competitive teams.
• Analyze participation, achievement, and program effectiveness data to guide decision-making and program improvements.

• Coordinate and support district participation in robotics competitions, including but not limited to FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and FIRST LEGO League (FLL).
• Coordinate district robotics showcases, exhibitions, scrimmages, and tournaments.
• Ensure compliance with competition rules, safety regulations, and district policies.
• Support student leadership development and competitive excellence.

• Recruit, train, and support robotics coaches, mentors, and volunteers.
• Provide technical assistance, mentoring, and coaching to staff.
• Develop resources and best practices for robotics implementation across grade levels.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sponsorship strategy to support district robotics initiatives.
• Identify, recruit, cultivate, and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, foundations, businesses, and community organizations.
• Secure financial support, grants, equipment donations, in-kind contributions, and volunteer resources.
• Collaborate with district leadership and educational foundations to expand funding opportunities.
• Steward sponsor relationships through ongoing communication and recognition efforts.

• Establish and maintain partnerships with local businesses, manufacturers, technology companies, higher education institutions, workforce development agencies, and nonprofit…