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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Directs one or more functional areas within an administrative department of the University and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures. 2. Directs analytic and research support for educational policies and planning, and develops and approves administrative policies affecting assigned functional areas of the University. 3. Directs and establishes parameters for major projects for the department and University. 4. Interprets federal policies and regulations and educates staff and administration about regulations, restrictions, and the legal responsibilities of the University. 5. Directs and implements policy and program modifications and develops standards to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 6. Develops and administers an operating budget for the assigned department consistent with University policies and procedures. 7. Develops cost savings objectives and goals; authorizes major purchases and negotiates contracts that range from routine to complex in nature. 8. Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals for the functional area consistent with University goals and objectives. 9. Directs the development of related automated systems to support the function; determines office policies and procedures for use of automated systems. 10. Directs the evaluation and selection of vendors and negotiates contract details including work steps and pricing with the vendors on behalf of the assigned functional area. 11. Works with internal and external contacts to solve problems that range from routine to complex in nature. 12. Represents the University in discussions and negotiations with various governmental agencies. 13. Directs a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Proven and extensive urban public K-12 teaching, curriculum development, teacher training and coaching experience. Required Skill/ability 2: Excellent interpersonal, project management and communication skills. Required Skill/ability 3: Proven experience and comfort in engaging in conversations about race, anti-racism and the historical legacy of slavery. Required Skill/ability 4: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Required Skill/ability 5: Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Preferred Education: Proven experience in teacher preparation or fellowship programs. Demonstrated experience working in or with urban school districts, particularly with diverse student populations, is strongly preferred. Familiarity with New Haven's educational landscape and historical context is highly valued. Experience in higher education is ideal. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Director 1, Academic and Educational Affairs University Job Title: Teacher Residency Program Director Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Proven experience in teacher preparation or fellowship programs. Demonstrated experience working in or with urban school districts, particularly with diverse student populations, is strongly preferred. Familiarity with New Haven's educational landscape and historical context is highly valued. Experience in higher education is ideal. Master's degree plus five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.