Director, Education

University of Utah, United States

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Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime
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Director, Education
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Announcement
Open Date 11/17/2021
Requisition Number PRN28477B
Job Title Director, Education
Working Title Director of the Center for Science and Mathematics Education
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Generally M-F during business hours, some evening/weekend hours may occasionally be required. In-person work will be required for the majority of hours. 
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00113 - College of Science-Dean
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $60,700-88,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The Center for Science & Mathematics Education (CSME) empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve success in science and math. The Associate Director will oversee CSME programming and communications, support CSME staff, and be the primary liaison with the College of Science Dean’s office.  This work will involve overseeing operations and strategic planning of CSME functions in collaboration with a CSME Advisory Board, as well as faculty and staff in the College of Science.  The Associate Director will report to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.   Experience in math and science education and/or educational leadership is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership for CSME programming, operations and communications by setting short and long-term goals, estimating budgetary requirements for staff, space and equipment planning, and implementing special projects and policies.
  • Routinely collaborate with the College of Science, engage in problem solving to manage programs and services, make spending decisions, oversee program development, and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
  • Provide direction and oversight for various CSME efforts including the Learning Assistant program (https://csme.utah.edu/la/ ), as well as other student and faculty support and engagement programs.
  • Market and promote new and existing programs and services to internal and external stakeholders; activities may include managing overall CSME website and generating website content, managing and producing e-newsletters, producing print materials, leading CSME reporting, giving CSME-related presentations, etc.
  • Maintain careful accounting of program impacts. May engage in supporting and/or facilitating research activities surrounding CSME programs, including IRB preparation, data analysis, grant preparation, etc.
  • Facilitate cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships; may participate in university-wide committees to establish plans and policies.
  • Solicit feedback and analyze complaints, concerns and suggestions from stakeholders including faculty, instructors, administrators, and students, and provide appropriate follow-through to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.


    • This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
    Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
    Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
    Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
    Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
    Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 
    Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
    Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required. 
     
    Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
    Preferences
    • Graduate degree (M.S. or PhD) in a STEM field
    • Significant educational leadership experience
    • A deep interest in undergraduate education and success, and a commitment to equity and inclusion achieving equitable educational outcomes
    • Prior professional experience in higher education
    • Prior program management and supervisory experience
    • Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures
    • Experience with Qualtrics, Wordpress, and Mailchimp (or similar)
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with significant amount of administrative experience
    • Comfort working on both high-level strategic planning and daily administrative details to support operational functions
    • Teaching experience (K-12 or undergraduate level) and pedagogical knowledge
    Type Benefited Staff
    Special Instructions Summary
    Additional Information
    The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
    Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 
    The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. 
    To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
    Director/ Title IX Coordinator
    Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
    135 Park Building
    Salt Lake City, UT 84112
    801-581-8365
    [email protected]
    Online reports may be submitted at     oeo.utah.edu
    For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
    To inquire about this posting, email:     [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
    The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
    This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How many years of progressively more responsible management experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
    • Optional Documents
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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