AMSTI Assistant Director - 006996

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama’s AMSTI Contracts and Grants is seeking an AMSTI Assistant Director to lead site operations and program delivery for participating schools and educators.

The role collaborates with the Site Director to provide strategic oversight, manage resources, and support professional learning and mentoring for AMSTI staff and ALSDE initiatives. A strong background in education administration is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education required.
• Three years of professional AMSTI specialist experience.
• Current Alabama Teacher’s Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing operation, leadership, and improvement of the AMSTI site.
• Coordinate site operations and professional learning initiatives.
• Communicate with educators and partners and manage administrative tasks.
• Distribute leadership duties with the Site Director and maintain site presence.
• Supervise AMSTI staff and plan/monitor PLOs per AMSTI ALSDE guidance.
• Maintain records in the appropriate systems and ensure timely work.

Skills

AMSTI experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Alabama Teacher’s Certificate

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Department 440530 - Educ Office of Contracts & Grants

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, three years of professional experience as an AMSTI specialist, and a current Alabama Teacher’s Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s department of AMSTI Contracts and Grants is seeking to hire an AMSTI Assistant Director. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Supports the effective operation, leadership, and continuous improvement of the AMSTI site by working collaboratively with the Site Director to provide strategic oversight, program implementation, and service delivery to participating schools and educators.
• Assists with coordinating site operations, supporting professional learning initiatives, conducting school visits, facilitating communication with educators and partners, and managing administrative and programmatic responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborates with the Site Director to strategically distribute leadership duties, maintain consistent site presence, and respond effectively to the evolving needs of the AMSTI program.
• Serves as a liaison between the Director and staff, and ensuring staff can accomplish their tasks on time and within a budget.
• Communicates and collaborates with Director on AMSTI projects.
• Assists with supervision of AMSTI - ASIM staff.
• Assists in planning, setup, and supervising PLOs according to instructional and resource components identified by AMSTI - ALSDE.
• Coordinates ongoing mentoring and content-deepening opportunities for current and potential specialists and facilitators/trainers.
• Maintains records of the following in the appropriate system (Monday.com, Banner, Concur, etc.).
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

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