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

Duties

Serves as Division Director of the Division of Graduate Education (DGE) and as a member of the leadership team of the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU). As part of EDU senior leadership, shares responsibility for developing 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. To support this mission, DGE has a leadership responsibility in NSF to develop programs that support graduate training, promote innovations, and build the knowledge base to inform improvements in graduate education in science and engineering. These programs include the Graduate Research Fellowship Program, NSF Research Traineeship, CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service Program, and the Innovations in Graduate Education Program. The Division Director 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 DGE, assessing the needs and trends, developing breakthrough opportunities, implementing overall strategic planning, and setting policy. He or she will supervise and provide leadership and guidance to senior executive-level DGE staff, program officers, and administrative and support personnel. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the management of the DGE 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 NSF to relevant external groups. Also, the DGE Division Director fosters and sustains public and private partnerships with other NSF divisions, directorates, Federal agencies, scientific and educational organizations, business, industry, and the academic community to advance the mission and vision 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. You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, expertise, education, and research activities relevant to the technical qualifications listed below. Failure to demonstrate you meet the MTQs may result in your application being deemed ineligible. Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) - The successful candidate must have documented evidence of the technical qualifications listed below in their application package. Essential 1. 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 graduate STEM education. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of universities and other academic institutions of higher education where STEM research and/or education research is conducted. Knowledge of grants, fiscal management, and budget preparation involving research or education support activities. 3. Knowledge of education policy issues at the Federal and/or state level and knowledge of trends, issues, current research and evidence-based practices in graduate STEM education. 4. 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 graduate STEM education. Desired 1. Education strongly preferred at the Ph.D./Ed.D. level or a combination of education and equivalent professional experience in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and/or including the social, behavioral, and economic sciences is preferred. Professional experience should include leading or managing programs or projects focused on broadening participation in STEM.

Education

Please refer to the Qualifications section.

Contacts

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