The WISD's Mission is to educate, serve, and advocate with students, families, schools, and the community. We disrupt racial inequities, build just educational systems, and expand access for all learners. We value human potential while striving to support current and future generations of Washtenaw County to enrich as many lives as we possibly can.

The WISD’s Vision is to be a leader in empowering, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, boundary- spanning, educational system that educates all children through an equitable, inclusive, and holistic approach.

SUMMARY:

The MiSTEM Region 2 Administrator leads and directs STEM initiatives within Region 2 of the statewide MiSTEM Network. The Regional Administrator serves as the primary representative of the region at the state level and fosters collaborative partnerships that align regional efforts with Michigan’s STEM strategy, guided by the four pillars outlined in the MiSTEM Advisory Council report. The Administrator serves as a central hub for communication, planning, and facilitation of STEM education initiatives, programs, and partnerships across six counties: Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw. This position operates in partnership with the state MISTEM Network. Supervision is provided through Washtenaw ISD, and guidance will be provided by the state MiSTEM Network Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership:
- Convenes and collaborates with state and regional stakeholders to drive STEM initiatives.
- Leads the development of a statewide STEM vision, strategy, and goals alongside key partners.
Program & Grant Management:
- Initiates, implements, and secures funding for state and federal STEM grant opportunities.
- Facilitates the establishment and ongoing development of state and regional partnerships that align with Michigan’s STEM vision.
Advisory Board & Regional Planning:
- Maintains and leads the MiSTEM Regional Advisory Board that represents all stakeholders equitably.
- Develops regional goals and strategies that align with statewide STEM priorities.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Collects, analyzes, and utilizes data to measure the impact of STEM programs and guide strategic decisions
Resource & Program Development:
- Identifies and allocates resources to support STEM initiatives across the region.
- Develops innovative programs that integrate STEM employers with educational institutions.
- Leads initiatives that align with state and regional STEM goals.
Budget & Impact Assessment:
- Oversees budgets, evaluates program effectiveness, and reports on the impact of STEM education efforts.
Policy & Advocacy:
- Supports a unified, inclusive definition of STEM education.
- Engages with policymakers and government officials to represent state and regional STEM priorities.
Regional Leadership & Coordination:
- Fosters a strong STEM culture across Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties.
- Leads regional collaboration with ISD STEM teams, Career Education Advisory Councils (CEAC), and other key stakeholders.
- Plans and facilitates county STEM team meetings, steers committees, and workgroups.
- Communicates and coordinates regional leadership team.
- Works within diverse county communities STEM initiatives effectively.
- Identifies and scales best practices for STEM education in Region 2.
Community Engagement & Equity:
- Adapts strategies to Communities unique needs.
- Commits to equity, social justice, and inclusive practices in STEM education.
- Engages in continuous learning related to cultural proficiency, racial equity, and systemic inequities.
Business, Industry, & University Partnerships Strategic Communications:
- Develops and implements a communication strategy to equitably connect STEM stakeholder across the six-county region.
Workforce & Talent Development:
- Strengthens partnerships between educators and employers through internships, career fairs and talent showcases.
- Collaborates with universities and business organizations (e.g., chambers of commerce, economic developers, Michigan Works!) to align STEM education with workforce needs.
Resource Development & Funding:
- Secures financial and in-kind support from businesses and industries for STEM education programs.
- Participates in local business councils to bridge workforce development needs with education.
- Identifies grants and funding opportunities to sustain and expand STEM initiatives.
State-Level Collaboration & Coordination
Statewide Alignment:
- Acts as a liaison between the Region 2 Steering Committee and the MiSTEM Executive Director.
- Aligns regional STEM activities with statewide goals and priorities.
Networking & Continuous Improvement:
- Engages regularly with state and regional stakeholders to advance STEM initiatives.
- Fosters community partnerships to expand STEM opportunities for all learners.
Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises the MiSTEM Project Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree or equivalent certification or experience; STEM field focus preferred.
Possesses successful teaching and/or facilitation experience preferred.
Possesses strong leadership skills and experience.
Possesses experience in education and business settings with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities within STEM education.
Possesses expertise in pedagogy in STEM instruction and assessment.
Possesses knowledge of the Michigan state standards and assessments.
Possesses community engagement and or community-building experience.
Possesses ability and experience in developing and managing networks.
Possesses experience working with diverse populations and communities.
Possesses ability and experience in developing and managin networks.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Demonstartes ability to unite stakeholders and drive consensus toward action.
Demonstartes strong leadership in network-building for shared goals.
Demonstrates adaptability in an evolving education and workforce landscape.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Demonstrates effective communication, leadership, and management skills.
Demonstrates ability to read and interpret documents such as grants, journal articles, governmental forms and handbooks and following instructions.
Demonstrates ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
Demonstrates ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, business leaders, college and University faculty, customers, and the general public.
Demonstrates ability to facilitate effective group process.
Demonstrates ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrates ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
Demonstrates ability to coordinate and lead stakeholders toward consensus and action.
Demonstrates ability to take the initiative, work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies, and individuals.
Demonstrates adaptability to support and implement change.
Demonstrates ability to lead and work among new and developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrates ability to apply principles and practices that support and maintain equity, social justice, and inclusion.
Possesses knowledge of the region and its stakeholders

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Demonstrates working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Apple software and devices.
Demonstrates ability to use video conferencing (e.g. Zoom, Teams).
Demonstrates ability to design and facilitate effective meetings.
Demonstrates ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize, work independently, as well as cooperatively with diverse groups.
Demonstrates ability to read and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and forms

REASONING ABILITY:

Possesses a high proficiency in subject areas of reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
Demonstrates ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Demonstrates ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or listen. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as books and training material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings, districts, ISDs, and meetings held in various state locations is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally, the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills, and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The WISD retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

This position description is not a contract for employment.

The WISD is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

TERMS:

Contract, salary, and other employment conditions to be established by the Board of Education as reflected in in the Non-Affiliated Staff Manual. Starting salary ranging (dependent upon experience) from $100,025 – $122,930.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is a drug-free workplace.

It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and Federal regulations.