Program Officer, I&E Education – Curriculum Design

VentureWell

Program Officer managing immersive learning experiences in STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship for higher education ecosystem development. Designing training programs and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for designing and managing immersive learning experiences to support the organization’s growth in higher education ecosystem development.
Facilitate learning models for higher education administrators, faculty, industry professionals, and I&E researchers.
Lead the development and management of immersive experiences such as STEM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Communities of Practice, customized trainings/workshops and convenings.
Actively participate in internal (and external) collaboration and communication to ensure program success through use of project management tools and practices including project kick-off and ongoing management.
Gather and synthesize critical information and build strategies for project expansion and/or new project development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years related experience in higher education including instructional design and training administration, with domain experience in fields related to VentureWell program areas such as science and technology innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, tech-based economic development, etc.
At least 5 years experience in programming and curricular development in higher education, implementation, and assessment; grant administration and development; program design and administration; stakeholder management, as well as, direct experience working with university stakeholders: faculty, staff, administrators, etc.
The ideal candidate for this role has experience designing STEM I&E training programs for various stakeholders: institutions of higher-education, industry and government
Knowledge and fluency working with various needs assessment
Ability to succeed and thrive in an environment with competing and changing priorities and tight deadlines
BS/BA required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary range of $70,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience and internal equity
403(b) plan with 200% match up to a maximum contribution from VentureWell of 10% when the employee puts in 5% (eligible after one year of service for the match)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
$1,000 home office stipend upon hire
A true focus on work-life balance with work weeks that reflect that
20 paid vacation days
12 paid holidays
12 paid wellness days

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designcurricular developmentprogram designgrant administrationneeds assessmentproject managementSTEM training program designprogram implementationprogram assessmentstakeholder management

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingadaptabilitytime management

Certifications

BSBA