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Position Summary

The Rice Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM) supports and promotes Rice University's wide-ranging efforts to improve K-12 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 Educational Leadership and STEM Initiatives 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) the development of 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 science education, teaching, and pedagogy.

This position offers a flexible work schedule (minimum of 2 days in the office per week).

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of related experience in elementary and/or middle school science classrooms
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
• Skills Required
  • Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication 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
  • Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans

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(s)
• 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

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

Preferences

• Experience working in an elementary or middle school science classroom
• Experience in leading professional development for teachers at a campus or district level
• Masters or Ph.D. in a science-related field, science education, or education

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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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