The Division Director (DD) of the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) serves as a member of the Directorate for STEM Education leadership team. In this capacity, the DD shares responsibility for developing the programmatic focus of the Directorate and efficiently connecting this with the operational functions of the agency. The mission of EDU is to provide the research and development foundation to develop a diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce ready to advance the frontiers of science and engineering for society and a STEM-literate public. DUE provides a comprehensive approach to strengthening STEM undergraduate education at two- and four-year colleges and universities by investing in research, development, institutional capacity building and change, and direct support to students. By attracting diverse learners to and retaining them in STEM fields and enhancing their education and workforce preparation by improving curricula, instruction, learning environments, research experiences, and assessment, DUE investments support the preparation of an expert STEM and STEM-capable workforce and public. Additionally, DUE investments influence and shape learning environments to develop the STEM workforce of the future.

The DD has managerial and oversight responsibilities for the effective use of division staff and resources, and for building teams and coalitions to meet organizational goals and objectives. This includes leading the activities of DUE, assessing the needs and trends in the field, developing breakthrough opportunities, implementing overall strategic planning, and setting policy. The DD will supervise and provide leadership and guidance to senior executive-level DUE staff, program officers, administrative and support personnel. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the management of the DUE funding portfolio, determining funding requirements, preparing and justifying budget estimates, balancing program needs, allocating resources, overseeing the evaluation of proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations, and representing the National Science Foundation (NSF) to relevant external groups. Additionally, the DD fosters partnerships with other NSF divisions, directorates, Federal agencies, scientific and educational organizations, business, industry, and the academic community to advance the mission of EDU.