Manager, AI and STEM Innovation Full-time NEW

Manager, Ai And Stem Innovation

Charles A Dana Center

All Applicants

40

Exempt

May 01, 2026

Expected to Continue

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General Notes

May be considered for a hybrid work environment (requiring multiple onsite office days each week) at the discretion of the Dana Center. This position does not support fully remote.

Travel will be required

Purpose

This role leads the development and implementation of high-quality, transdisciplinary resources and instructional materials, mathematical modeling frameworks, artificial intelligence guidelines for effective use, and professional learning experiences that strengthen conceptual and contextual mathematics, science, and literacy teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the design and development of high-quality phenomenon-based mathematics and STEM instructional materials, implementation supports, and professional learning experiences; ensure quality, accessibility, and usability

Manage day-to-day execution of AI and STEM projects, including timelines, budgets, pilots, targeted assistance, questions and answers, and deliverables; mentor and support assigned staff

Maintain relationships with clients, collaborators, and funders; coordinate ongoing collaboration with key partners, including shared planning cycles and joint quality assurance processes to ensure coherence across products, professional learning, and implementation supports

Contribute to business and grant development focused on AI and STEM innovation across K–12 and higher education; provide scopes, timelines, and evidence of impact; surface opportunities and contribute to marketing and informational materials for AI and STEM innovation initiatives

Serve as a field presence through presentations, publications, and networks; support adoption and scaling focused on AI and STEM innovations

Participate in organizational culture and strategy efforts; align innovative initiatives with Center priorities and cross-team collaboration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mathematics education, science education, computer science education, data science, STEM education, Instructional Design/Learning Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

5–8 years of experience in STEM programming, curriculum development and professional learning, with a track record of managing large scale initiatives

Extensive expertise in K-12 mathematics standards and assessment, with proven success developing, aligning, and implementing curriculum and course pathways that ensure coherence among objectives, instruction, and measures of learning; demonstrated expertise in aligning crosscutting concepts, practices, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional materials to standards and desired outcomes

Demonstrated expertise integrating emerging technologies into instructional experiences to support critical thinking, creative problem solving, and reasoning with a learner-centered design.

Demonstrated ability to use data, research, and evaluation feedback to inform design and implementation decisions, actions, and continuous improvement.

Demonstrated a strong understanding of pedagogy and andragogy principles

Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and learning data standards/interoperability (e.g., SCORM/xAPI), and comfort with LMS/LXP and common authoring tools

Strong project management skills (planning, prioritization, risk management, schedule/budget tracking) and ability to deliver under deadlines; ability to work collaboratively across various teams and contexts

Demonstrated excellent facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills and comfort representing the Center in field-facing settings

Experience working with PK–12 systems and/or HE systems and producing field-facing materials

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in education, mathematics, computer science, STEM, or a related field.

Familiarity with postsecondary mathematics pathways, phenomenon-based instruction, and early numeracy

Experience advancing policies and practices that drive innovation and transdisciplinary alignment across education sectors in alignment with workforce needs.

Experience with professional learning and resource development related to emerging technologies and artificial intelligence

Experience in early childhood education, literacy and/or numeracy, including PK–3 instructional improvement

Experience supervising and coaching staff and leading cross-functional teams, with a track record of building capacity, supporting professional growth, and delivering high-quality work in complex, multi-constituent environments, as well as coordinating work with vendors/contractors.

Experience contributing to successful proposals and managing funded project deliverables

Experience facilitating communities of practice or professional networks; presenting at conferences and forums.

Experience collaborating with workforce or industry partners to connect education to career readiness.

Salary Range

$105,000 – $115,000

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Travel will be required

Required Materials

Please mark “yes” on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.