This position is for the Division Director for the Division of Engineering Education and Centers in the Directorate for Engineering. For more information about the Directorate for Engineering: About the Directorate for Engineering (ENG) (nsf.gov). For more information about the Division of Engineering Education and Centers: Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) | NSF - National Science Foundation.

Duties

The Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) invests in the creation of 21st century engineers and the discovery of new technologies through transformational center-based research, research in engineering education and broadening participation, and research opportunities for students and teachers. As such EEC supports convergence research across all engineering disciplines organized in four clusters. These are: Centers and Networks that engage and stimulate visionary, large-scale, multidisciplinary engineering convergent research, education, and technology translation to solve engineering grand challenges and launch new industries, anchored on an effective team-approach; Engineering Education encourages educational research to create and support an innovative and inclusive technical workforce for the future; Broadening Participation in Engineering enhances the inclusion and participation in engineering by addressing structural inequalities and biases within educational and workforce systems; and Engineering Workforce Development supports pilot initiatives and provides meaningful research experiences that provide insights into engineering and computer science concepts, innovations, and careers. As the Division Director for EEC, the incumbent will serve as a member of the Directorate for Engineering Senior Management team. Responsibilities include: managerial and oversight responsibilities for the effective use of division staff and resources in meeting organizational goals and objectives. This includes directing the activities of the Division, assessing the needs and trends in innovation partnership, engineering research and education, developing breakthrough opportunities, implementing overall strategic planning, and policy setting; supervising and providing leadership and guidance to senior EEC staff (Deputy Division Director), program officers, administrative and support personnel; determining funding requirements, preparing and justifying the budget, balancing program needs, allocating resources, overseeing the evaluation of proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations, and representing NSF to relevant external groups; and, fostering partnerships with other Divisions, Directorates, Federal agencies, scientific and educational organizations, and the academic community to advance the mission and vision of NSF

Requirements

Qualifications

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Unless you are currently under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as "ineligible." 1. Leading Change. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2. Leading People. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3. Results-Driven Leadership. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4. Business Acumen. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the MTQs for this vacancy. You must address each MTQ qualification separately. Essential 1. Substantial research contributions and strong evidence of scholarship in engineering, engineering education, or a closely related field. Broad knowledge of diverse fields of science and their interdisciplinary impact on engineering. 2. Demonstrated innovative leadership in research administration and experience in engineering education and/or broadening participation in engineering. 3. Broad understanding of universities and other institutions where engineering research and education is conducted. Knowledge of grant and contract administration, fiscal management, and budget preparation with experience in engineering research support. Desired 1. Ph.D. preferred or equivalent professional experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience in the area of engineering, engineering education or a closely related field. When responding to the MTQ and ECQ qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs and MTQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of the programs managed and program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. Applicants who do not provide narrative statements addressing both the ECQs and MTQs will be rated as ineligible. Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ); but a narrative statement for each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) is required. To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification (ECQs) statements, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications

Education

Please refer to the Qualifications section.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Executive Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]