OTS Is looking for:
Deputy Education Director
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is
seeking applicants for the position of Deputy
Education Director. The position is based in San
José, Costa Rica, and requires a commitment of a
few weeks in the field during each semester.
Application deadline: Application deadline: February 28, 2011
1.- Definition of job position:
The main responsibility of Deputy Education
Director is to supervise and manage all
educational programs in Costa Rica: Undergraduate
Program, Graduate Program and Program of
Environmental Policy. The Education Deputy
Director reports directly to his/her supervisor
who is the General Director & Education Director of OTS.
2.- Qualifications:
a) Education
Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental
Science, or related discipline (mandatory).
b) Experience:
Experience in teaching and managing field courses.
At least 3 years as senior staff in education programs.
c) Other requirements for specialization:
The Deputy Education Director should have be able
to demonstrate experience and knowledge in
administration; personnel management; budget
management; fundraising; supervision and execution of projects.
Bilingual: 100% Spanish/English (mandatory).
3.-Basic duties:
o Supervise education staff: Undergraduate
Education Coordinator, Graduate Education Coordinator and Education Specialist.
o Work with graduate and undergraduate
coordinators, develop annual education budget and oversee its implementation.
o Monitor course implementation and evaluate faculty performance.
o Assist the Education Director in hiring faculty and education staff.
o Working with Vice President for Global
Programs, develop training program for faculty following OTS-wide standards.
o Coordinate training of new faculty and
annual faculty development programs.
o Coordinate curriculum development and course planning.
o Contribute to the development of program
assessment tools that follow OTS-wide standards.
o Supervise program assessment.
o Ensure compliance with risk management policies.
o Coordinate recruiting with enrollment
management team in OTS North American Office.
o Communicate regularly with Duke Study Abroad
Office (GEO) and respond to requests in timely manner.
o Coordinate visiting faculty.
o Assist Education Director in systemic
development of new programs such as Graduate Specialty Series.
o Contribute to fund-raising activities.
o Facilitate communication and effective
coordination between field staff, station
personnel, and the Costa Rica Office logistics unit.
o Carry out special projects as directed by
the General Director and the President and CEO.
* Help enforce OTS policies and procedures.
o Any other duty that his/her acting
supervisor assigns that is inherent to the
position and his/her capacity.
4.- Supervising responsibilities:
a) Front-line Supervision positions:
1. Undergraduate Education Coordinator
2. Graduate Education Coordinator
3. Education Specialist
b) Indirect Supervision positions:
ü Faculty
ü Consultants
To apply:
Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae with list
of 3 references, salary expectation and statement
of teaching/management philosophy.
Electronic applications are preferred and may be
submitted online via the OTS website:
<http://www.ots.ac.cr/jobs>http://www.ots.ac.cr/jobs
Applications may also be sent electronically to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
