Assistant Director, Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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$ 62000 - 65000
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300acre treelined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6to1 undergraduate studenttofaculty 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 closeknit 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 Rices 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 University Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) advances access to undergraduate research through faculty and student initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Director the Assistant Director of OURI will bring intellectual and administrative leadership to expand opportunities and foster excellence in undergraduate research and creative work across campus. In collaboration with OURI staff and campus colleagues the Assistant Director will split their time between supporting the Director in faculty development related to the integration of research into the curriculum; leading programming and courses that provide undergraduate research support; and administering facultymentored research programs intended to strengthen the pipeline of undergraduate research participation among students from underresourced backgrounds.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will be a strong team contributor and have experience with inquirybased curriculum design student engagement/development and program management.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as an inperson role. Some remote work may be negotiated during hiring. PerRice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range:$62000$65000
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree
- 3 years of experience
- In lieu of the experience requirement additional related education above and beyond what is required on an equivalent yearforyear basis may be substituted
- Experience in curriculum development and use of evidencebased pedagogies
- Demonstrated ability to work with students from underresourced backgrounds; experience with students transitioning between high school and college and between two and fouryear institutions
- Strong understanding of the nature of research in multiple disciplines; ability to advise students on the research process including finding opportunities writing proposals and presenting research
- Minimum of three years of teaching advising or administrative experience in a university setting with an emphasis on student programming and interaction; will consider graduate assistantships as work experience
- Background in organizing events facilitating and leading workshops and information sessions
- Exceptional organizational interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to work independently to handle multiple complex tasks
Skills:
- Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
- Advanced problemsolving 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 and cloudbased file systems
- Strong data analysis skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
- Adept at problemsolving 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 maintaining budgets and developing financial plans
Preferences:
- Masters degree
- Familiarity with domestic higher education institutions government research agencies and foreign universities
Essential Functions:
Faculty Support and Development
- Support faculty consultations programs and training that advance excellence and innovation in the design and implementation of coursebased undergraduate research experiences
- Support evaluation of coursebased undergraduate research experiences
- Support undergraduate research mentor training for postdocs and graduate students
- Oversee a program to recognize excellence in undergraduate research mentorship
- Oversee implementation of Professional Development and Communication Support programs and manage faculty relationships
Program Management
- Collaborate on the design and facilitation of events workshops and courses for students to:
a) increase their understanding of research across disciplines
b) learn how to secure a research opportunity on/offcampus
c) support development of research communication skills in a range of genres (presentations posters journal articles abstracts and grant proposals)
d) increase preparation for fellowships graduate school and research careers - Collaborate with OURI staff to oversee the design and implementation of entrylevel research programs including program application and selection advising mentor recruitment and evaluation (SER Scholars SURF)
Administer undergraduate research courses hosted by OURI (UNIV 301 Rice Undergraduate Scholars Program)
Campus Partnership
- Collaborate with OURI staff to maintain existing and develop new strategies and campus partnerships to engage support and retain students from underresourced backgrounds in undergraduate research and creative work across all schools
Administration
- Support development of marketing and communication materials that promote OURIs work; update website as needed
- Assist in the development and implementation of effective procedures and tools to support program management and reporting functions; maintain program databases including historical records
- Organize events and coordinate with staff to effectively support event details
- Participate in program evaluation and assessment activities; prepare analytical reports on key indicators of program success including performance metrics surveys student and faculty testimonials and anecdotal evidence to support strategic planning university reporting and donor stewardship
- Recruit hire train and supervise student staff
- Participate in and present at local and national conferences and workshops related to research pedagogy and undergraduate research
Additional Functions:
- Additional tasks or projects as assigned
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values:Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed 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.
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and the full inclusion of all qualified persons in the workplace. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. For applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center ator for support.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
