Associate Director

About Rice Education in Glasscock School:

The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies (GSCS) amplifies Rice University’s academic excellence and outreach through lifelong personal and professional offerings that empower individuals and organizations, foster community, and promote the common good in Houston and beyond.

The Rice Education Department, housed within GSCS, supports the academic and professional growth of pre-service and in-service educators, preparing classroom teachers and campus leaders to thrive as reflective, skilled professionals. The mission of the Education Department is to prepare students for impactful careers in classroom and campus leadership through degree and certification programs, including the Minor in Teaching, Master of Arts in Teaching, Alternative Certification Program, and Principal Certification Program.

Position Summary:

Within the Education Department of Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, the Associate Director advances the mission of preparing students for impactful careers in classroom and campus leadership through various degree and certification programs. This position develops and implements initiatives that promote student success, strengthen departmental programs, and expand community impact.

Responsibilities include collecting, monitoring, and maintaining program data to support continuous compliance with state requirements for educator preparation programs. The position also supports students through advising, teaching, curriculum development, and professional development programming, as well as designing new offerings, implementing frameworks that support enrollment and retention, and leading program assessment and evaluation efforts.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is an education professional who can balance independent initiative with collaborative teamwork as both a contributor and leader within the Education team. This candidate brings extensive skills and experience in the administration of academic programs, demonstrated success in academic advising and student support, and strong program-management skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate has extensive experience with Texas educator preparation programs, including, but not limited to, certification, compliance, and data reporting.

Workplace Requirements:

Workplace Location:

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $78,000 - $80,000 annually

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field

• Three or more (3+) years of relevant experience in higher education, educator preparation program administration, and/or designing and implementing successful student advising and student-support systems

Skills:

• Advanced experience with Texas educator preparation program compliance and accreditation, including a strong understanding of TAC and ECOS

• Strong student-service orientation

• Ability to initiate and scale high-impact partnerships and diversified funding opportunities to drive program enrollment and stakeholder collaboration

• Exceptional communication, time-management, and organizational skills with the ability to lead multiple high-priority projects independently and collaboratively

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and learning-management systems

• Strong data-analysis skills and attention to detail

• Expertise in analyzing challenges, developing contingency strategies, and implementing effective solutions

• Advanced problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail

Preferences:

• PhD or EdD degree in education or a related field

• Five or more (5+) years of Early Childhood through Grade 12 teaching experience, particularly in early childhood education or campus leadership

• Strong knowledge of State of Texas educator certification requirements

• Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience in higher education, educator preparation program administration, and/or designing and implementing student advising and student-support systems

• Valid Texas teacher certification

• Three or more (3+) years of experience working within a Texas educator preparation program

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

• Experience coaching and supervising teachers and educational leaders

• Evidence of successful collaboration and partnership development

• Documented evidence of research and scholarly work

Essential Functions:

• Supports departmental growth and effectiveness by assisting with university and state program assessment, accreditation, and compliance requirements

• Develops, administers, and evaluates departmental programming by conducting research, analyzing data, preparing reports, identifying trends, and recommending improvements

• Designs and implements frameworks and processes that support student success, departmental outreach, partnership development, and philanthropic investment

• Creates short-term and long-term plans to advance the department’s mission and objectives

• Oversees and contributes to recruitment and admissions, student-success initiatives, and curriculum development

• Supports and/or directs grant-related activities, including proposal preparation, research, and project execution

• Maintains a three-course teaching load per year

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

• Supports the development and revision of curriculum

• Monitors and supports program data related to candidate certification, program accreditation, compliance, and reporting requirements

• Oversees marketing and outreach efforts

• Maintains strong alumni and community engagement to ensure the continued success and sustainability of the program.

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