Assistant Director for Mathematics Education

The Rice Center for STEM Engagement (R-STEM) supports and promotes Rice University's wide-ranging efforts to improve K12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in all Greater Houston Area school districts. We are proud to serve as the central point of contact for school districts, parents, students, nonprofit organizations, university faculty, and others in the Greater Houston Area regarding various STEM outreach programs and events at Rice. The Assistant Director for Mathematics administers a program or set of programs and is responsible for devising operational plans to achieve the stated goals and objectives for the program(s). This includes administering key functions such as:

1. Teaching and mentoring teachers and students
2. Development of Mathematics and STEM curriculum
3. Management of programs
4. Observation and assessment of teaching and learning
5. Writing and submission of grant proposals

Ideal candidates should have extensive skills and experience in mathematics education, teaching, and pedagogy.

Proposed Hiring Range: $65,000 $68,000 Annually

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

This position is funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three or more (3+) years of related experience in mathematics education

Skills:

• Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
• Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans and handling issues when necessary
• Strong client service orientation and attention to detail
• Ability to develop complex or multiple program partnerships and funding sources
• Ability to oversee and direct staff
• Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans

Preferences:

• Five years of related experience in middle and/or high school science, math, engineering, or computer science classrooms
• Experience working in a middle school or high school science, math, engineering, or computer science classroom
• Experience in leading professional development for teachers at a campus or district level
• Master's or Ph.D. in a science-related field, science education, or education

Essential Functions:

• Develops, implements, administers, and evaluates programs by: conducting research activities within the program, analyzing data, creating reports, reviewing trends, and making program improvement recommendations
• Develops and implements strategies related to outreach, events, communications, development, partnerships and fundraising / funding
• Creates short term and long term plans to achieve mission and objectives for the program
• Devises and manages financial and budgetary plans for the program(s), approves and monitors expenditures
• For academic programs, may be responsible for graduate student recruitment and admissions, student records, curriculum support, coordinating the accreditation process, managing scholarships and fellowships, and monitoring student progress
• May be responsible for grant preparation and submission or research administration
• May teach a course, seminar or workshop
• May supervise small staff (up to three full time staff)
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

• Teaches using innovative pedagogy, designs and writes curriculum, visits schools, observes, coaches, and assess teaching
• Manages and analyzes qualitative data such as classroom observations, text comments, and interview notes
• Prepares descriptive reports, grant proposals, and evaluation reports with R-STEM staff assistance

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University's Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.