The Director reports to the Executive Director of the Society. In carrying out the responsibilities of the position, the Director works with the AMS Board of Trustees, Council, committees, and staff; government agencies; Congress; corporations; foundations; other professional and scientific organizations; and mathematicians from throughout the world.
• serving as liaison with federal agencies, legislative members and their staffs, and other professional groups regarding activities related to the mathematical sciences
• providing advice to the AMS leadership on issues and strategies related to federal science and education policy and funding
• overseeing AMS projects and programs related to the activities of the Washington Offi ce (e.g., recruitment of AMS Congressional Fellow and representation of the AMS on various public policy coalitions)
• communicating with the AMS members and disseminating information related to the mathematical sciences and federal science and education policy
The Society is seeking a candidate who is aware of the concerns of the mathematical sciences research community and understands the need for involvement of mathematicians in federal science and education policy decisions. Such a candidate should have an earned Ph.D. in one of the mathematical sciences, the ability to work effectively with mathematicians and non-mathematicians, an understanding of national issues and activities that impact mathematics and the mathematics profession, the ability to communicate effectively with a wide audience that includes government policymakers, mathematicians, and the general public.
Nominations of outstanding candidates are encouraged.
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