Director of Programs Meetings and
Professional Services The
American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit
membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting
the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings
and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness
programs. The AMS has 30,000 members
worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC. The AMS
invites individuals to apply for the position of Director of Programs. The
Director of Programs provides leadership and direction for AMS programs,
resources, events, and activities that support in-training and professional
mathematicians with education and career development. This individual works
with AED for Meetings & Professional Services to ascertain overall vision
for programs, plans and supervises program execution with the goals of
excellence and value, and ensures the promotion for these activities is
effective in reaching a full spectrum of individuals with talent, experience,
and interest. Promotion mediums should attract individuals who have been
traditionally excluded from AMS activities. The Director of Programs supports
the wider mathematics community through communications displaying the beauty of
mathematics. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - In collaboration with the Division
Head, oversee and lead all programs and outreach activities to:
- enhance research,
scholarship, and applications in mathematics.
- support professional
development.
- support student progress.
- strengthen educators’
teaching.
- assist specific training
objectives.
- facilitate the work of
academic department leaders.
- enliven the interface between
academia and business, industry, and government.
- Services supporting
career/job search tools and projects
- Manage, promote, and provide
user support for the AMS job and program listing services (currently utilizing
tools MathJobs.org and MathPrograms.org).
- Organize, in cooperation with
other directors, activities at meetings and in other venues to connect
mathematicians to employment opportunities.
- Survey activities
- Manage in-house and
outsourced survey activities.
- Work with the Director of the
MPS Department and AED on strategy.
- Liaise with the Joint Data
Committee and serve as an author on select reports.
- Outreach activities
- Oversee creation,
dissemination, and promotion of outreach content
- Operational tasks
- Oversee
application/nomination processes programs.
- Develop annual operating
plans, budgets, long-range plans and operational policies for the Department.
- As needed, and in conjunction
with MPS Department, prepare grant proposals, oversee administration of
supported programs, and author annual, final, and budget reports for funded
projects.
- Approve and report on
expenses for areas of responsibility.
- Travel to and organize
activities at various AMS meeting
- Integrate efforts that support equity, diversity, and inclusion in departmental projects, programs, and activities and report on the effectiveness of such efforts.
- Perform additional duties as
requested or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: - PhD in mathematical sciences,
higher education or related fields.
- Must possess demonstrated
excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with and interest
in data, surveys, and inference that is pertinent to management and strategy.
- Previous experience with
program management, nonprofit management, the scientific community, or higher
education is useful.
HOW TO APPLY: - Please provide a cover
letter, CV, and two letters of reference related to skills required for this
position
- Review of applications will
begin on February 4th, 2022
WHY WORK AT THE AMS: At the AMS we value excellence,
inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting
the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious,
innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team. - Hybrid work policy and excellent
work-life balance
- Generous benefit offerings including:
- 9.5% contribution to employees’ 403b
with minimum 2% employee contribution
- $2,000-$4,000 contribution into
employees’ personal HSA accounts to cover majority of plan deductible
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off starting at 21 days/ year
- 100% employer paid Life and AD&D
and Long-Term Disability
- $500 Computing benefit to be used for
set up of home office
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunities for professional and
personal growth
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion and
a welcoming environment
- Many social activities to connect with
your co-workers and give back to the community
The American
Mathematical Society is committed to creating a diverse environment and is
proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, veteran or immigration status. |
