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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p>Please
share with your list servs and any colleagues you think may be
interested in this position within HRD.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p>Position Title, Series, Grade:
Program Director, Division of Human Resource Development,
AD-1701-04<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span
style="color:#1F497D">Job Opportunity
Announcement: HRD-2013-0008 (Rotator)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span
style="color:#1F497D">Job Opportunity Category
(Type): Scientific and Professional<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span
style="color:#1F497D">Location(s) (DIR/DIV): EHR/HRD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span
style="color:#1F497D;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Closing
Date: 07/08/2013</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a
href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/344769900">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/344769900</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Candidates can
contact Jessie DeAro for questions about the position:
<a href="mailto:jdearo@nsf.gov">jdearo@nsf.gov</a> or
703-292-5350.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">JOB
SUMMARY:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Become a
part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality
of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 60
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.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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. For more information about
HRD, please visit here.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">KEY
REQUIREMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DUTIES:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The
individuals selected for this position will serve as a
Program Director focused on evaluation and research on
broadening participation of underrepresented populations in
STEM (e.g., underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities,
women, and persons with disabilities), in the EHR Core
Research (ECR) program, and the Promoting Research and
Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation (PRIME) program.
The individual will provide leadership and expertise in
research and evaluation for the HRD division and may work
with other HRD and EHR programs as needed.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The
responsibilities of the NSF Program Director include
long-range planning and budget development, administration
and management of the NSF merit review process and proposal
recommendations, portfolio management, and post award
monitoring of funded projects, including site visits and
review of annual and final reports. Additional duties and
responsibilities include review of HRD evaluation contracts
and progress reports on evaluation; advising the Division
Directors and Program officers on issues related to program
and project evaluation; participation in EHR-wide program
evaluation and monitoring activities; participation in the
development of solicitations and/or program announcements;
representing HRD at professional meetings and conferences;
conducting analyses and preparing reports for programs and
other EHR and HRD activities, especially those that require
evaluation; contributing to the Foundation-wide activities
for broadening participation; and representing the division
in cross-directorate and interagency initiatives. Finally,
Program Directors are expected to maintain familiarity with
salient current research developments and pursue individual
research as workload and travel funds permit.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applicants
must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a social or
behavioral science, educational research, evaluation or a
related field, plus six or more years of successful
research, research administration, and/or managerial
experience pertinent to the position. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ideal
candidates will have knowledge and experience in: designing
and implementing STEM evaluation and measurement systems;
research on broadening the participation of underrepresented
individuals (e.g., underrepresented racial and ethnic
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities) in STEM
education and workforce; and research methodologies,
evaluation theory and practice.
<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Also
desirable is knowledge and/or experience with: the general
scientific community; STEM teaching and research at various
institutional types, including community colleges, at the
undergraduate and/or graduate level; federal evaluation and
monitoring practices; and/or higher education
administration.
<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Successful
applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills and
strong skills in written and oral communication. All
appointees are expected to function effectively both
independently and as part of a team, and to contribute to
coordination with programs and offices throughout the
Foundation as well as with other federal and state agencies
and private sector entities.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Jessie<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Jessie
DeAro, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Acting Deputy Division Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Division of Human Resource Development<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Science Foundation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 703-292-5350<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:jdearo@nsf.gov">jdearo@nsf.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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