STARBASE Director - Marietta

The Georgia Department of Defense is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the STARBASE Director. This position leads the Georgia National Guard’s STARBASE program, a nationally recognized STEM initiative focused on science, technology, aviation, and space exploration for students. Peach State STARBASE (PSS) is primarily located at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia, and provides exciting, dynamic and interesting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) lessons and activities, primarily to at-risk 4th and 5th grade students from selected Title I public schools in the north Atlanta metro area, in both direct support and as adjunctive instruction to their regular school curriculum. PSS currently hosts up to 800 student slots during the school year and approximately 50 day campers during the summer months, with another 400-600 in STARBASE community outreach events.

The Director is responsible for program leadership, daily operations, staff supervision, budget management, and building strong partnerships with military, education, and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of the STARBASE program

Establish program goals, performance metrics, and strategic direction

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and National Guard Bureau guidelines

Supervise staff and promote ongoing professional development

Oversee curriculum implementation and educational effectiveness

Develop, manage, and monitor the program budget

Serve as liaison to military leadership, schools, and community partners

Promote program visibility and stakeholder engagement across Georgia

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience in program management, educational leadership, or a related area

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Experience supervising staff and managing budgets

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field

Experience with STEM education programs

Experience working with military, government, or public-sector programs

Additional Information
The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia and national criminal records search, a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), and a post-employment federal background investigation.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Retirement plans through ERS or TRS, as applicable

Paid annual leave, sick leave, and 13 state holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The State of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process should contact the agency for assistance.

High school diploma/GED and eight (8) years of professional level experience OR an equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job experience or training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year over year.

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