Job Title:Program Director, ADVANCE Program
Agency:National Science Foundation
Job Announcement Number:HRD-2012-0002
SALARY RANGE:
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OPEN PERIOD:
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to Thursday, March 08, 2012 |
SERIES & GRADE:
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AD-1701-04 |
POSITION INFORMATION:
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Rotator. Full-time. -
This position will be filled on an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment only. |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:04 |
DUTY LOCATIONS:
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1 vacancy(s) -
Arlington, VAView Map
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WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
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Applications will be accepted from US Citizens. As permitted,Non-Citizens may also be considered. Due to a recent change in Federal Appropriations Law if selected for a Federal Appointment only "US Citizens & Non-US Citizens who are permanent US residents actively seeking US citizenship" are eligible for employment. If offered employment you will be asked to provide evidence. |
JOB SUMMARY:
Please DO NOT USE the APPLY ONLINE BUTTON when applying for this announcement. Your application material should be sent to the email address indicated in the How To Apply section below.
This job opportunity announcement has been amended to reflect a new closing date of March 8, 2012.
Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 50 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
The Division of Human Resource Development (HRD), within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), serves as a focal point for NSF's agency-wide commitment to enhancing the quality and excellence of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and research through broadening participation by historically underrepresented groups - minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. HRD envisions a well-prepared and competitive U.S. workforce of scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians, and educators that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population. HRD's mission is to grow the innovative and competitive U.S. STEM workforce that is vital for sustaining and advancing the nation's prosperity by supporting the broader participation and success of individuals currently underrepresented in STEM and the institutions that serve them. Additional information about the division and its programs can be found at here. ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers (ADVANCE): The goal of the ADVANCE program is to develop systemic approaches to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse science and engineering workforce. ADVANCE focuses on ensuring that women faculty with earned STEM degrees consider academia as a viable and attractive career option.
DUTIES:
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The individual selected for this position will serve as a Program Director. The Program Director:
-Maintains a healthy balance of support for all the needs of the research and education enterprise either through program, division, directorate, Foundation, or interagency activities.
-Manages program resources so as to provide optimal appropriate scientific judgment to insure integrity and consistency in the grant/declination process without conflict-of-interests, and with balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation of all qualified scientists. Incorporate cross-directorate responsibilities in to program administration.
-Pursues affirmative action and EEO goals.
-Pursues and/or responsive to assignment on special projects and temporary functional teams from across the Foundation to solve problems, improve staff communication, and effect coordination for special programs.
-Establishes contacts and maintains active involvement in Program and related areas through participation in professional activities.
-Maintains familiarity with salient current research developments.
-Pursues individual research as workload and travel funds permit.
-Expand administrative capabilities through training courses or assumption of new management responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a scientific discipline supported by the NSF. In addition, applicants must have six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience that is relevant to the ADVANCE Program. Ideal candidates must have significant experience in teaching and research at the undergraduate or graduate level, or in a community college environment, as well as demonstrated administrative experience in higher education.
Also desirable are knowledge of the general scientific community, excellent interpersonal skills and strong skills in written and oral communication. All appointees are expected to function effectively both within specific programs and as part of a team, contributing to and coordinating with offices throughout the Foundation and with other Federal and state government agencies and private sector organizations.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, expertise, education, and research activities relevant to the duties of the position.
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BENEFITS:
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Under the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act, assignees remain on the payroll of his/her home institution and the home institution will continue to administer pay and benefits. NSF will reimburse the home institution for NSF's negotiated share of the cost of the assignment. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment include employees of State and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, federally funded research and development centers, and qualified nonprofit organizations. For more information regarding an IPA assignment, visit our website.
OTHER INFORMATION:
HOW TO APPLY:
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You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
You may submit a resume or other application document of your choice. Please include the vacancy announcement number and your country of citizenship. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please indicate whether or not you are a permanent U.S. resident, and whether or not you are actively seeking U.S. citizenship.
We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey Form. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.
For more detailed information, please review our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
NSF is an environmentally conscious Federal agency dedicated to paper reduction. Please help support our efforts by submitting all application materials via email. This will facilitate timely receipt and help save our environment. Applications and other materials should be transmitted electronically no later than midnight of the closing date to rotator@nsf.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number and your country of citizenship in the subject line of the email.
If you are unable to apply electronically, please use the Contact Information below for special instructions on how to submit your application materials. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-5090 for assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please review your application packet to ensure that you have submitted all documentation that you want considered.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Applicants will receive notice once applications are sent to the selecting official.
