Associate Director

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

. Advance the mission of preparing students for careers in classroom and campus leadership .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in educator preparation program administration, compliance with Texas educator certification requirements, and effective student advising systems. Proven ability to lead program assessment, develop partnerships, and enhance student success through innovative curriculum and outreach initiatives.

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Texas Educator Preparation Program ComplianceStudent Advising Systems DevelopmentData Analysis and ReportingCurriculum DevelopmentGrant Proposal Preparation

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisCurriculum DevelopmentProgram AssessmentCompliance MonitoringTeaching ExperienceStudent Support SystemsResearch and Scholarly WorkPartnership DevelopmentGrant ManagementEnrollment Strategies

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStudent-Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteLearning Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EducationValid Texas Teacher CertificationMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEducator PreparationAccreditationTexas Educator CertificationEarly Childhood Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance the mission of preparing students for careers in classroom and campus leadership
Develop and implement initiatives promoting student success, departmental programs, and community impact
Collect, monitor, and maintain program data for continuous compliance with state educator-preparation requirements
Advise and support students
Teach and contribute to curriculum development and professional-development programming
Design new offerings and implement frameworks supporting enrollment and retention
Lead program assessment and evaluation efforts
Support university and state program assessment, accreditation, and compliance requirements
Conduct research, analyze data, prepare reports, identify trends, and recommend improvements
Develop processes supporting student success, outreach, partnerships, and philanthropic investment
Create short-term and long-term plans advancing department objectives
Oversee and contribute to recruitment, admissions, student-success initiatives, and curriculum development
Support or direct grant activities, including proposal preparation, research, and project execution
Maintain a three-course teaching load per year
Monitor candidate certification, accreditation, compliance, and reporting data
Oversee marketing and outreach efforts
Maintain alumni and community engagement
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Exceptional communication, time-management, and organizational skills
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
Master’s degree strongly preferred
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
Cover letter and resume required with application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement combining in-office and remote work
Rice University employee benefits (details linked in posting)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities