Career Opportunities

Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) is recruiting a Director of Special Projects to assist the CEO in facilitating strategic management across the organization.  The successful candidate will ensure high-quality and well-written external communications by working closely with SFAz’s leadership team to reinforce best practices in executing programs.  Coordinate with the COO and Directors to ensure performance goals are met as.  Initiates and manages communications and marketing for the AZ STEM Network activities and strongly supports media relations with the COO.  Responsibilities include working closely with CEO on the effort to streamline all business processes using modern technology.

Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills and has the ability to work and collaborate with a broad spectrum of individuals (staff, SFAz Board and internal/external executives).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with pre K-12 Education within STEM areas and familiar with industry-university research partnerships.
• Excellent organizational, communication, writing, presentation and speaking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team.
• High comfort level preparing materials for and delivering to senior business executives as well as educators.
• Position may require the ability to travel both by automobile & airplane.  Should the position require use of a personal automobile in order to attend business functions, the incumbent will be required to have a valid Arizona Driver’s License and submit proof of automobile insurance.

MS, MA, MBA, CPA, JD or PhD preferred for leadership and critical thinking skills.  Desired accomplishments in business, marketing or communications (or a related fields); demonstrated and successful management experience (15-year minimum); experience and deep knowledge of K-12 education challenges, particularly within STEM areas; experience working in non-profit organizations is desirable or the successful candidate must commit to do the work needed to become fully informed about legal compliance and regulations for a 501c3 organization (i.e., must develop significant familiarity with 501c3 model within 6-months of employment); experience with modern social media (Web, Twitter, Face Book, Linked In, etc.) essential; exceptional communication skills and advanced experience with Power Point, Excel and other modern software; OR an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

Benefits:  Include but are not limited to:  Health; Dental; Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short/Long Term Disability Coverage; 401(k) Retirement; Vacation; Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.

Review of applications will begin November 6th and the position will remain open until the Director is selected.

 Director of Special Projects – Position Overview

Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) is currently searching for an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Directors of SFAz.  This is a full-time position eligible for benefits.

SFAz is a non-profit organization established to make strategic investments in research, education, with the goal of improving Arizona’s economic future.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for managing the Directors calendars and coordinating all travel arrangements.  Recommends and implements administrative policies & practices to ensure efficient processes within the organization.  Prepares on own initiative letters, memoranda, and administrative procedures relating to assigned activities.   This position is part of the SFAz support team with additional shared duties as needed.  This position may also require the supervision and monitoring of administrative staff such as clerical and internship positions.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Degree in Business or related field, two years of directly related administrative experience (or an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education).  Experience in the following areas also required:

• Knowledge of administrative and supervisory principles and practices
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a strong desire to achieve maximum customer and stakeholder satisfaction
• Ability to professionally exercise sound judgment and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information concerning SFAz activities
• Skill in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Some technical skills desired

Benefits:  Include but are not limited to:  Health; Dental; Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short/Long Term Disability Coverage; 401(k) Retirement; Vacation; Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.

Review of applications will begin November 13th and the position will remain open until the candidate is selected.

Executive Assistant – Position Overview