This position is for the Division Director for the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) in the Directorate of STEM Education (EDU). For more information about DUE:http://https://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=DUE For more information about EDU: https://new.nsf.gov/edu

Duties

The Division Director (DD) of the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) serves as a member of the Directorate for STEM Education leadership team. In this capacity, the DD shares responsibility for developing the programmatic focus of the Directorate and efficiently connecting this with the operational functions of the agency. The mission of EDU is to provide the research and development foundation to develop a diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce ready to advance the frontiers of science and engineering for society and a STEM-literate public. DUE provides a comprehensive approach to strengthening STEM undergraduate education at two- and four-year colleges and universities by investing in research, development, institutional capacity building and change, and direct support to students. By attracting diverse learners to and retaining them in STEM fields and enhancing their education and workforce preparation by improving curricula, instruction, learning environments, research experiences, and assessment, DUE investments support the preparation of an expert STEM and STEM-capable workforce and public. Additionally, DUE investments influence and shape learning environments to develop the STEM workforce of the future. The DD has managerial and oversight responsibilities for the effective use of division staff and resources, and for building teams and coalitions to meet organizational goals and objectives. This includes leading the activities of DUE, assessing the needs and trends in the field, developing breakthrough opportunities, implementing overall strategic planning, and setting policy. The DD will supervise and provide leadership and guidance to senior executive-level DUE staff, program officers, administrative and support personnel. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the management of the DUE funding portfolio, determining funding requirements, preparing and justifying budget estimates, balancing program needs, allocating resources, overseeing the evaluation of proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations, and representing the National Science Foundation (NSF) to relevant external groups. Additionally, the DD fosters partnerships with other NSF divisions, directorates, Federal agencies, scientific and educational organizations, business, industry, and the academic community to advance the mission of EDU.

Requirements

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess an established record of significant achievement in research, administration, and increasing leadership responsibility in academe, industry or government. Additionally, the Division Director must be experienced and competent in technical, financial and administrative management. The incumbent must work well with people, be an effective communicator, and be committed to continuously develop the diversity of talents and skills of the team. In addition, the ideal candidate would possess: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Leading Change. Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People. Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results-Driven Leadership. Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Business Acumen. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions. Demonstrated ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) Essential Recognized professional standing in the STEM and/or STEM education communities, as evidenced by a sustained record of research and professional leadership activities, some of which should focus on undergraduate STEM education. Demonstrated knowledge of trends, issues, current research and evidence-based practices in undergraduate STEM education, including current efforts in a variety of STEM disciplines to strengthen and transform undergraduate education and to promote inclusion and diversity, and the impacts and outcomes of particular approaches. Skill in building on and growing the expertise and knowledge of researchers and educators in multiple disciplines to develop and implement approaches and programs that address important cross-cutting challenges in undergraduate STEM education. Desired Education, strongly preferred at the Ph.D. level, or equivalent professional experience, or a combination of education and equivalent professional experience in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) and/or STEM education. Professional experience should include leading or managing programs or projects focused on undergraduate STEM education.

Education

Please refer to the Qualifications section.

Contacts

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