Associate Director, Rice Education

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About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities. 

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary:

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 Associate Director plays a vital role in advancing the Education Department’s mission of preparing students for impactful careers in classroom and campus leadership through degree and certification programs, including the Minor in Teaching, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Alternative Certification teacher/principal certification programs. This position requires a professional who can balance independent initiative with collaborative teamwork. As both a contributor and leader within the Education team, the Associate Director develops and implements initiatives that promote student success, strengthen departmental programs, and expand community impact.

Responsibilities include supporting students through teaching, advising, curriculum development, and professional development programming, as well as contributing to departmental growth by designing new offerings, implementing systems that support enrollment and retention, and leading program assessment and evaluation efforts. The Associate Director also partners with colleagues to strengthen the department’s presence within Rice University, local school districts, and the greater Houston community.

The Associate Director collaborates closely with all members of the Education team, serves the Education Leadership team, and reports directly to the Director of the Rice Education Department. Together, this team shares the crucial task of preparing future educators and leaders while building innovative programs that advance both the department’s mission and student success.

Ideal Candidate Statement: 

Ideal candidates should have extensive skills and experience in administration of credit programs and Texas Education Agency (TEA) EC-12 teacher and/or principal residency. Demonstrated leadership in program management and academic advising experience and skills are also important.

Workplace Requirements: 

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. 

This is a two-year, term-limited position with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
• Three or more (3+) years of relevant experience in higher education, educator preparation, and/or program administration involving developing and administering university-based credit programs

Skills: 

• Ability to develop and initiate new programmatic initiatives and partnerships
• Advanced program management skills
• Strong verbal, written communication, and inter