Program Director

You are viewing a Dear Colleague Letter.Program Director Office : Integrative Activities (OD / OIA)Directorate : Office of the Director (OD)Job Type : STEMAppointment Type : Temporary / RotatorPay Grade / Scale : AD-04TheHistorically Black Colleges and Universities-Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program within the Research and Capacity Section (RCC) in the Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) under the Office of the Director, announces a nationwide search to fill a rotator Program Director position. The RCC section supports the development and enhancement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research capacity by helping individuals and teams develop abilities to perform research effectively, efficiently, and in a sustainable manner. The HBCU-EiR program builds on continuing efforts by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to strengthen research capacity at HBCUs. EiR supports such capacity building by funding research projects aligned with NSF’s research programs.Position Description NSF Program Directors have the primary responsibility for carrying out the Agency's overall mission to support innovative activities in fundamental research and education that contribute to the nation's technological strength, security, and welfare. This responsibility includes ensuring that proposed activities receive expert, fair merit review. Program Directors are also responsible for service in support of other NSF-wide activities and initiatives that together accomplish NSF's strategic goals, to : 1) Expand knowledge in science, engineering, and learning, 2) Advance the capability of the Nation to meet current and future challenges, and 3) Enhance NSF's performance of its mission.In support of these goals, NSF Program Directors are responsible for extensive interaction with the research community and other stakeholders including industry and other Federal agencies. Within this context, Program Directors solicit, receive, and review research and education proposals, make funding recommendations, administer awards, and undertake interaction with research communities in these fields. This requires expertise in appropriate disciplines to implement the proposal review and evaluation process for the program, as well as strong skills in written and oral communication. Successful candidates should be receptive to new ideas, have a strong sense of fairness, excellent judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity.The Program Director in EPSCoR will have specific responsibilities that may include the following : Participating in technical management and financial oversight of the HBCU-EiR program.Establishing goals and objectives, initiating new program thrusts, revising current activities and potentially phasing out some programmatic areas.Providing information on new developments and opportunities in STEM.Maintaining and further strengthening linkages with collaborative programs at NSF and other relevant Federal agencies.Managing an effective and timely merit review process.Representing the HBCU-EiR program at relevant internal and external events.Keeping abreast of current research and educational trends.Participating in some defined subset of professional activities that contribute to such currency (e.g., conducting research, delivering presentations and publishing quality scholarship, attending technical conferences of relevance, reading scientific articles and books and engaging in other forms of ongoing professional development).Working cooperatively across Divisions, Directorates, and the Foundation, and with other agencies to accomplish the mission of NSF.The position recruited under this announcement will be filled under the following appointment option(s) : Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment : Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period. The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee's salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement.Formal consideration of interested applicants will begin July 11, 2024 and will continue until a selection is made.This is a rotator position. NSF offers a chance for scientists, engineers, and educators to join us as temporary program directors - called rotators. Rotators make recommendations about which proposals to fund; influence new directions in the fields of science, engineering, and education; support cutting-edge interdisciplinary research; and mentor junior research members. As a rotator, you will be in a prime position to collaborate with others and increase your visibility as you survey the entire breadth of U.S. and international science, engineering, and education in real time. In addition, as a temporary program director, you can retain your ties to your current institution and return to it with new insights and experience for your team.NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Employing a Highly Qualified Staff that Reflects the Diversity of Our Nation.#J-18808-Ljbffr