DIRECTOR OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE ACADEMY

Number of Vacancies 1 Location Rio Grande Valley Department Math and Science Academy FTE 1.
0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job Serve as the leader of the Mathematics and Science Academy (MSA), providing oversight for its instructional program, operations, and compliance with all University and TEA policies and regulations.
Description of Duties Directs, manages, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Mathematics and Science Academy.
Works with the MSA Advisory Board and senior leadership at UTRGV to evaluate MSA and ensure alignment of MSA vision, mission, and strategies with the needs of the Rio Grande Valley and those of the larger institution.
Manages and supervises creation and implementation of effective and clear policies and procedures for the operation of MSA.
Ensures all MSA operations, policies, procedures, and practices are in alignment with state and federal rules and regulations, as well as those of the University.
Coordinates with and leverages institutional infrastructure, processes, and resources to recruit and support MSA students.
Collaborates with University and other relevant stakeholders to provide innovative programming and experiences that will attract and retain top students to MSA and to continue their studies at UTRGV after graduation.
Tracks, analyzes, and reports student data (e.
g.
enrollment, attendance, and student success data) required by UTRGV leadership, TEA, and other state/federal authorities.
Closely monitors and provides leadership and accountability for student management, including monitoring student attendance and overseeing disciplinary issues.
Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, UTRGV personnel, and other partners/stakeholders.
Establishes and promotes high standards and expectations, as well as a climate of respect, for all students and staff.
Prepares and manages departmental budget.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates MSA staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given Exercises general supervision over managerial, supervisory, technical and clerical staff.
Required Education Master’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education Graduate degree in a math or science-related discipline.
Ph.
D.
or Ed.
D.
from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications Valid Principal Certification.
Required Experience Three (3) years of experience as a high school/middle school principal or assistant principal and three (3) years teaching experience in an accredited public-school classroom.
Strong communications, public relations, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience N/A Equipment Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.
Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity.
Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Please read the following instructions for attaching the additional required document.
In a Word Document, please upload your written response to the following two questions: Briefly describe a project you led that you are most proud of.
What is your vision for an ideal Mathematics & Science Academy? Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 11/08/2023 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.
We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application.
The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.
We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.
edu.
Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .