Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary:

The Rice Center for 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 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