Program Manager for Planetarium

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• Bachelor’s degree in astronomy, physics, STEM education, science communication, museum studies, communications, or a related field;
• Experience in science outreach, education, public programming, or informal STEM learning;
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for public events and astronomy programming.

• Master's degree in astronomy, physics, science education, STEM education, science communication, museum studies, communications, or a related field;
• Experience presenting live planetarium programs to public audiences;
• Experience developing K–12 STEM educational programming;
• Familiarity with planetarium software, astronomical visualization systems, and audiovisual technologies;
• Experience supervising student employees, interns, or volunteers;
• Experience with grant-supported educational or outreach programs.

• Ability to communicate scientific concepts to audiences of all ages and backgrounds;
• Strong public speaking and educational presentation skills;
• Ability to manage multiple programs and events simultaneously;
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, faculty, students, and community partners;
• Strong technical aptitude related to educational and audiovisual technologies;
• Commitment to inclusive and accessible STEM education and outreach.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.