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Dr. CAMILLE SIMS-JOHNSON

Educational Leadership Professional
Middletown,DE
Dr. CAMILLE SIMS-JOHNSON

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Desired Job Title

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONSPROGRAM DIRECTOR, UPWARD BOUND MATH & SCIENCEIndustry Development Specialist

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Middletown, DE, USDelmar, DE
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$95000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

401k matchPaid time offFlexible work hoursCompany CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsPaid sick leave4-day work weekCareer advancement

Summary

Higher education and educational leadership professional with extensive experience in academic program administration, student success initiatives, grant-funded programs, strategic planning, curriculum development, and STEM outreach. Demonstrated expertise in federal grant administration, cross-functional collaboration, educational equity initiatives, and operational leadership across higher education and K–12 environments. Proven record of improving student outcomes, developing strategic partnerships, and leading high-impact educational programs.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Delaware Biotechnology Institute
Newark, DE

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS
10.2023 - 01.2026

Job overview

  • Direct education and outreach initiatives for the Science for All Delawareans program.
  • Support administration and management of the Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) grant program.
  • Develop operational databases for planning, assessment, and data collection across institutional initiatives.
  • Coordinate seminars, workshops, facility tours, and regional life science engagement activities.
  • Lead communications planning and outreach content development to enhance institutional visibility.
  • Manage the Townsend Fellowship Program, including annual application and evaluation processes.
  • Represent the institute at science fairs, public outreach events, and statewide STEM initiatives.
  • Selected Accomplishments
  • Increased participation in the BioGENEius program by 300% through strategic outreach initiatives.
  • Secured corporate sponsorships to sustain programming during budgetary constraints.
  • Obtained grant funding for laboratory supplies supporting STEM student engagement.
  • Redesigned fellowship professional development programming to improve career readiness.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance research collaboration and innovation within biotechnology sectors.
  • Streamlined operational processes to improve lab efficiency and project timelines across interdisciplinary teams.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, UPWARD BOUND MATH & SCIENCE
02.2015 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Directed all operational, strategic, and compliance functions for federally funded TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science programs.
  • Managed recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of professional and administrative staff.
  • Oversaw implementation of strategic recruitment and retention initiatives.
  • Administered a five-year operating budget exceeding $1.6 million.
  • Prepared federal and institutional reports including statistical analyses and program narratives.
  • Collaborated with university departments, faculty, community organizations, and school districts.
  • Guided instructors in curriculum planning and STEM enrichment programming.
  • Selected Accomplishments
  • Secured an additional $40,000 supplemental award to enhance STEM programming.
  • Led redesign of student support protocols resulting in a 200-point average SAT increase among participants.
  • Expanded STEM partnerships across campus and community organizations.
  • Coordinated international educational experiences for first-generation students.
  • Recipient of the Louis L. Redding Award for diversity and equity collaboration.

The School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Industry Development Specialist
09.2003 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Managed large-scale, multi-school program operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal education policies.
  • Supervised HRT curriculum implementation and developed industry partnerships across multiple secondary schools, strengthening educational alignment with industry needs.
  • Provided district-level leadership for career and technical education programs and federally supported college access initiatives.
  • Designed and implemented systems for data collection, evaluation, and reporting to monitor program outcomes and compliance benchmarks.
  • Selected Impact: Increased student internship and externship placements by 100% through strategic employer partnerships.
  • Led implementation of outcome assessment systems resulting in measurable improvements in student certification and assessment performance.
  • Organized large-scale college and career fairs and international exchange events, increasing student engagement and opportunities for career exploration.
  • Coordinated Fulbright Scholar visits, enhancing international professional networks and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Oversaw facility and capital improvement projects, maintaining budget adherence and operational timelines. Built partnerships among business, industry, and postsecondary institutions.
  • Managed CTE program evaluations and operational oversight.
  • Coordinated instructor professional development and recruitment initiatives.
  • Oversaw equipment procurement and inventory management processes.
  • Selected Accomplishments
  • Increased scholarship access opportunities for more than 10,000 students and families.
  • Strengthened districtwide counseling and advisement programming.
  • Led data collection initiatives supporting statewide CTE equity analysis.

Education

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Innovation Leadership
05-2021

Widener University
Chester, PA

Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Counseling in Higher Education
05-2000

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science from Sociology
05-1998

Skills

  • Higher Education Leadership
  • Curriculum Assessment & Development
  • Academic Program Leadership
  • Student Success & Retention Initiatives
  • Educational Leadership
  • Professional Development & Training

Affiliations

  • African Heritage Caucus Board Member, University of Delaware
  • Member, National Academic Advising Association
  • Member, American Council on Education

Certification

  • AI for Everyone Training
  • Federal TRIO Program Administration & Compliance
  • Grant Writing & Grant Management Training
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Training

HONORS & RECOGNITION

Louis L. Redding Award Recipient, University of Delaware

Timeline

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS

Delaware Biotechnology Institute
10.2023 - 01.2026

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, UPWARD BOUND MATH & SCIENCE

University of Delaware
02.2015 - 10.2023

Industry Development Specialist

The School District of Philadelphia
09.2003 - 02.2015

Wilmington University

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Innovation Leadership

Widener University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Counseling in Higher Education

Saint Joseph's University

Bachelor of Science from Sociology

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