The Optical Society: Program Technical Specialist - Washington, United States - AAAS

AAAS Washington, United States

3 days ago

Description

The Program Technical Specialist will primarily support the Optica Membership division with cutting-edge technical webinars, workshops, and career summits to a global membership.

They will define, develop, and implement strategic initiatives across the global membership portfolio.

This position portfolio has four program areas to focus on:

Engineering Programs, Emerging Optics & Photonics Technology Programs to support employers and individuals with staff training, professional development, technical programming, and networking.

Lastly, create a niche Optics and Photonics job board by partnering with companies across the globe to build a robust state-of-the-art Optica Career Center.

Technical Program Management:

Develop, create, and implement engineering programs that support companies, their staff and individual members with career and professional development.
Develop webinars and workshops on topics related to emerging optics and photonics technologies.
The Program Technical Specialist represents Optica in the scientific community with professionalism and a deep understanding of the field and its challenges and is expected to actively engage with relevant communities to develop relationships and opportunities for collaboration and build programs and services for the community.
Identifies industry trends and needs for products, services, and benefits to offer Optica members.
Seeks opportunities for partnerships with like-minded organizations; negotiates agreements and manages the fulfillment of terms.
Partner with Foundations, Federal Agencies and private companies for sponsorships and/or grants for STEM programs.

Career Program Management:

Provides day-to-day oversight of the job board, seeking both quality and quantity of job postings to ensure that the board reflects the depth and breadth of opportunities available to members and customers. With guidance from leadership, builds upon the current strategic plan to achieve metrics for job postings and usage.
Enhance the current Work In Optics Newsletter as a tool to engage companies.
Under the guidance of the Director of Membership Engagement, oversee the Optica-wide Career Center for the Optics and Photonics community.
Partnering with the Membership team with selling career fairs.
Evaluate career services activities for impact, reach, scalability, and outcomes and recommend strategic direction to leadership.
Develop new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities for members from students to emeritus and expanding programming to customers.
Develop and implement career development programs, monitor, analyze, and evaluate the current scope of services offered through career services and plans, and implement and direct new career programs in partnership with the department Senior Manager of Membership and internal stakeholders.
In coordination with Optica departments, collects, cultivates, and curates internal and external career and professional development resources for members and prospective members to ensure comprehensive career support for the optics and photonics community.
Researches emerging trends in careers and employment in STEM fields and proactively proposes new programs and resources to transition Optica's career services
Supports logistics and programmatic development of career-related content at Optica's two signature conferences and other events and meetings as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Four-year college degree required
5 years relevant service in a higher education career center or membership or scientific society -must have experience in program development, marketing, membership, or career development

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent written and verbal communication and proofreading skills
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail; ability to work independently and multi-task to meet multiple deadlines
Skill in building and establishing relationships with internal stakeholders, member volunteers, partner societies, and external organizations, and ability to connect and close on opportunities with each audience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications-with minimum intermediate capabilities in Excel, and database applications
Experience with an online career services module (CSM), such as Boxwood or Careers preferred
Ability to travel approximately 10 percent annually-domestic and international

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Technical Specialist

1 week ago

LHH Washington, United States

Technical Specialist · Are you looking to utilize your technical expertise? Our client, an education-based nonprofit organization in Arlington, VA, is looking for a Technical Specialist to assist their team. In this role, you will collect and analyze data, interact with members, ...
Technical Specialist

3 days ago

RavenTek Business Group Washington, United States

· Job Title: · Technical Specialist (DEIA Support), Mid-level · Department: · Operations – Services · Reports To: · RavenTek Program Manager · Location: · Washington, DC · Schedule: · Monday – Friday · Hours: · Full-time, 40-hours/week · FLSA Status: · Exempt · Cle ...
Technical Sales Specialist

3 weeks ago

Everi Pty Washington, United States

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow and communities can thrive. · Mines, data centres, sporting events, manufacturing sites - even whole cities - need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical. · That's why ...
Technical Information Specialist

6 days ago

Library of Congress Washington, United States

· nte 5 years · ( Library Employees Only ) · Technical Information Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002769) · Opening Date: May 22, 2024 · Closing Date: June 5, 2024 · OPM Control Number: · Vacancy Number: VAR002769 · LC Organization Unit: Office of the Chief Operating Officer · Grade: ...
Submarine Technical Specialist

3 days ago

Orbis Corporation Washington, United States

Submarine Technical Specialist · The Submarine Technical Specialist supports development and implementation of the Team Subs Risk Assessment Tool (SUBRAT). When fully deployed, SUBRAT will provide a comprehensive, real time, risk assessment for both safety and mission risk for e ...
Program Technical Specialist

2 weeks ago

Physics World Washington, United States

The Program Technical Specialist will primarily support the Optica Membership division with cutting-edge technical webinars, workshops, and career summits to a global membership. They will define, develop, and implement strategic initiatives across the global membership portfolio ...
Customer Technical Specialist

22 hours ago

BCforward Washington, United States

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Telecom Support Specialist/ Telecom Network Support for an opportunity in Washington, DC · Position Title: Telecom Support Specialist/ Telecom Network Support · Location: Washington, DC, 20260 · Anticipated Start Date: · Please ...
Technical Support Specialist

1 week ago

Designit Washington, United States

We're always looking for critical thinkers who are curious, data-driven, have a growth mindset, and excel at creating strategic points of view by leveraging data and learnings. We are consultants. Strategists. Creators. Doers. Achievers. Explorers. Geeks. Leaders. Learners. Reneg ...
Technical Information Specialist

2 weeks ago

Library of Congress Washington, United States

180 days( U.S. Citizens Only ) Technical Information Specialist (Data Analyst / Senior Data Analyst)(Temporary Position) · Opening Date : February 21, 2024 · Closing Date : May 31, 2024 · LC Organization Unit : Office of the Chief Operating Officer · LC Organization Unit - Speci ...
Technical Specialist

1 week ago

RavenTek Inc. LLC Washington, United States

Job Title: Technical Specialist (DEIA Support), Mid-level · Department: Operations - Services · Reports To: RavenTek Program Manager · Location: Washington, DC · Schedule: Monday - Friday · Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week · FLSA Status: Exempt · Clearance: Public Trust · ...
Technical Specialist

1 week ago

LHH Recruitment Solutions Washington, United States

LHH is seeking a remote Technical Specialist for a temporary assignment. This position utilizes online databases and software to configure member-specific pages and requirements and verifies the quality of your work and others. The ideal candidate will be available to start a pos ...
Technical Specialist

4 days ago

RavenTek Inc. LLC Washington, United States

Job Title: Technical Specialist (DEIA Support), Mid-level Department: Operations - Services Reports To: RavenTek Program ManagerLocation: Washington, DC Schedule: Monday - Friday Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/weekFLSA Status: Exempt Clearance: Public TrustPosition SummaryThe Technic ...
Technical Specialist

5 days ago

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. Washington, United States

LHH is seeking a remote Technical Specialist for a temporary assignment. This position utilizesonline databases and software to configure member-specific pages and requirements and verifiesthe quality of your work and others. The ideal candidate will be available to start a posit ...
Technical Specialist

3 weeks ago

Medstar Washington, United States

General Summary of Position · The Clinical Technical Specialist serves as knowledge expert and technical consultant for the immunochemistry (IHC) department. In this role you will provide technical information, coordination, and advice to laboratory staff in said area. · Respon ...
Technical Specialist

3 weeks ago

Vci Hsv Washington, United States

Technical Specialist (Intermediate) CBP (Washington, DC) · VCI is seeking an Administrative/General Clerk for the Office of Human Resources Management (HRM), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Administrative Support Services are needed to supplement HR staff at the CBP Hi ...
Technical Specialist

3 weeks ago

BCG Attorney Search Washington, United States

A law firm is seeking a Technical Specialist with expertise in life sciences for their Washington, DC office. Here's the detailed job description: · Job Overview: The Technical Specialist will be crucial in conducting research, managing sequences, and performing searches related ...
Technical Specialist

5 days ago

Medstar Washington, United States

General Summary of Position · The Clinical Technical Specialist serves as knowledge expert and technical consultant for the immunochemistry (IHC) department.In this role you will provide technical information, coordination, and advice to laboratory staff in said area. · Respons ...
Senior Technical Security Specialist

3 weeks ago

Olgoonik Corporation Washington, United States

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets · Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of th ...
Senior Technical Security Specialist

2 weeks ago

Olgoonik Corporation Washington, United States

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets · Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of th ...
Senior Technical Security Specialist

3 weeks ago

Olgoonik Development Washington, United States

Overview: · The Senior Technical Security Specialist will serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) providing support and education to personnel on matters of technical security policy, procedures, and regulations in Germantown, MD. · Primary Responsibilities:Conduct Tec ...