FUNCTION: Serves as the Technology leader for all Aerospace Scholars education programs, to ensure the appropriate technology is used and available for curriculum as well as for reporting.
Essential Job FunctionsSpecialist shall coordinate operations and logistics for student onsite events, including facility reservations, purchase of consumables, visitor badging, staffing schedules, etc.Specialist will organize registration and logistics with students and their parent/guardian, such as lodging, meals, and transportation to the center from their Texas residence.Specialist shall conduct activities that contribute to the evaluation and improvement of the TAS program.Specialist shall disseminate surveys provided by internal and external evaluators.Specialist shall organize focus groups for internal and external evaluators.Specialist shall organize, attend, and report minutes from meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including travel to stakeholder locations.Specialist shall create status and forecast reports as needed to assist with reporting.Specialist shall verify that new content and equipment meets NASA IT security requirements.Specialist shall obtain and maintain any licenses, certifications, or subscriptions required to operate new equipment and IT tools.Specialist shall review and suggest amendments position requirements for each of the following positions: Technical Reviewer, Design Challenge Facilitator, Moderator, Onsite Counselor, and Lead Onsite Counselor.Specialist shall coordinate payment Technical Reviewers, Design Challenge Facilitators, Moderators, and Counselors.Specialist shall conduct activities associated with the application process.Specialist shall create and update engagement openings in NASA STEM Gateway application system as appropriate.Specialist shall coordinate purchases for program materials using San Jacinto issued purchase card.Specialist shall lead quality assurance and accessibility reviews for public facing documents, websites, graphics, etc.Additional Job Functions: Specialist shall support training needs to develop and deliver training and materials (synchronous and asynchronous) for participants, educators, SMEs, and mentors.Specialist shall use a NASA approved system to support and facilitate student, faculty, NASA mentor activities and interactions such as content delivery, discussion boards, deliverable submissions, content repository, meetings, etc.Specialist shall support new course design for the expansion of TAS.Specialist shall support implementation of newly developed content and IT tools.Specialist support training for summer staff to include Moderators, Onsite Counselors, NASA SMEs and summer interns.Specialist shall disseminate and collect all forms and approvals required for student participation in the onsite events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Texas Aerospace Scholars Program;Knowledge of current principles and practices for K12 students and educators;Knowledge of a variety of online tools, including Canvas and Adobe;Experience using communication style books to support quality assurance;Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a changing environment;Documented successful experience working as a team player;Active listening skills;Communicate effectively using professional written, verbal, and oral techniques;Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel;Multi-tasking abilities.Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree
Required Experience:Three to five years experience in developing high school curriculum;Three to five years experience in teaching math or science (or related topics);Three to five years experience in teaching in virtual and classroom environments;Three to five years experience in facilitating learner-centered design applications;Preferred Experience: More than five years experience in developing high school curriculum;More than five years experience in teaching math or science;More than five years experience in teaching in a virtual environment;More than five years experience in STEM Gateway for OSTEM or other;More than five years experience in facilitating learner-centered design applications;Note: This position has opportunity for limited remote work arrangements with appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and needs of the College
Salary Grade: 115
Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule
Requisition Number: req6413
Posting Close Date: 10/10/2026 at 6 pm CST
