Senior Director, Science Leadership and Cultural Programs

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The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.

Summary :

The HHMI Center for the Advancement of Science Leadership and Culture seeks to make science more accessible and inclusive so that those who advance scientific discoveries reflect the diversity of our society.

The Senior Director, Science Leadership and Culture Programs will work closely with the Vice President of Science Leadership and Culture and other senior leaders to achieve the mission and vision of the Center.

In this role, you will supervise the Directors of Cultural Innovations, Inclusive Learning, and Equity Centered Partnerships and the corresponding portfolio of programs.

Are you an accomplished behavioral or social scientist? Have you managed or been a principal investigator on large team-based funding mechanisms?

Are you passionate about supporting the career development of science educators, promoting scientific literacy, and co-developing the next generation of programs to support an evolving STEMM ecosystem?

If so, we want to hear from you!

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a cover letter indicating why you are interested in joining HHMI and how you meet the qualifications, skills, and experiences to lead the Science Leadership and Culture assigned staff and programs.

What we provide :

• A unique opportunity to influence research culture and embed equity and inclusion into our vision of scientific excellence.
• A dynamic, growing team that values a work environment where all members can learn, contribute, and thrive.
• Competitive pay and a range of exceptional benefits and programs that support a healthy and balanced life.
• Relocation assistance for non-local candidates to support your transition to the Washington, DC, metro area.
• A hybrid work schedule in our beautiful and vibrant Chevy Chase, MD campus.

What you’ll do :

Strategic Priorities and Supervision

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to implement new initiatives and advance existing programs aligned with the Center’s strategic plan.
• Lead and supervise Directors running programs that improve the culture of research and science education, build partnerships to expand scientific talent, and use data to drive strategy and accountability measures.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team. This includes cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, customer service, and professional development.
• Develop and iterate on Theory of Change analysis for all portfolio programs.
• Track and report evaluation and impact metrics across portfolio programs, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Cultivate cross-functional collaborations to improve programs and initiatives. Encourage innovation and a growth mindset in program design and execution.

Programs and Logistics Oversight

• Manage grant and fellowship competitions, including funding announcements, selection of reviewers, development of review rubrics, and organizing calibration sessions.
• Supervise the collection of annual program and financial reports, grantee activities, and related policy and procedure enhancement considerations.
• Provide oversight for grantee and fellow meetings, identifying science education policy issues and themes to be addressed as part of the agenda.
• Assess the effectiveness of HHMI science education programs.
• Collaborate with Center Directors and staff to integrate and enhance program effectiveness.

Budgetary Oversight

In consultation with the VP and Director of Operations, develop and manage programmatic budgets and recommend funding distribution for programs within a portfolio of $10M+.

What you bring :

• Ph.D. or other equivalent advanced degree in behavioral science or related field.
• Minimum ten years of experience in a combination of grantmaking, program management, portfolio management, and higher education (beyond doctorate).
• Minimum three years of people management experience. Five years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing large funding mechanisms, ideally in the behavioral or social sciences.
• Leadership in education or science grantmaking or science education administration.
• Analytical and quantitative skills related to science education policy, budgeting, and technology.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in writing and speaking, to represent HHMI at national conferences, meetings, and other settings.
• The ability to develop imaginative, innovative programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence.

Physical Requirements :

• Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s);
• dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters;

ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note :

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.

Unless they begin with the word may, the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.

Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

Compensation Range

$212,649.60 (minimum) - $265,812.00 (midpoint) - $345,555.60 (maximum)

Pay Type : Annual

Annual

HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers.

Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer