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DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens Area

Job Details

Posting Number:

F1128P

Working Title:

DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE

Department:

VPI-Academic Enhancement

About the University of Georgia:

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department:

UGA’s Division of Academic Enhancement empowers all students to Learn Differently through innovative courses, programs, services, and student-centered initiatives. The DAE supports students as they transition into higher education and sustains their progress through the University’s unique academic environment.

College/Unit/Department website:

https://dae.uga.edu/

Posting Type:

External

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization:

Minorities & Females

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date:

06/01/2022

Job Posting Date:

12/13/2021

Open until filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The Search Committee invites applications, inquiries, and nominations for this position. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of at least five professional references. References will not be contacted without prior communication with applicants. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled and review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit applications prior to March 7, 2022. The planned start date for the position is July 1, 2022.
Laurie C. Wilder, President
Porsha L. Williams, Vice President
Jacob C. Anderson, Principal
Parker Executive Search
pwilliams@parkersearch.com || janderson@parkersearch.com
(770) 804-1996 × 111

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement:

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Classification Title:

Director, Division / Department AD

Faculty Rank:

Academic Professional

Contract Type:

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral (or other terminal) degree from an accredited college or university

Position Summary:

The University of Georgia seeks an innovative leader to serve as the next Director of the Division of Academic Enhancement (DAE). The Director of the Division of Academic Enhancement reports directly to an Associate Vice President for Instruction.

The DAE empowers all students to Learn Differently by offering innovative courses for academic success, programs, and services, and creating student-centered initiatives. The Division supports students as they transition into higher education and sustains their progress through the University’s unique academic environment. Its services include Academic Coaching; the PLaTO (Peer Learning and Teaching Others) program which includes Peer Allies, Peer Learning Assistants, and Peer Tutors; the Presentation Collaboratory; and Student Success Workshops. The DAE also includes Initiatives to support first-generation, rural, and underserved students, as well as the early start summer program Thrive at Georgia. It collaborates with several units in overseeing the Georgia Commitment Scholarship and the ALL Georgia program and is home to several TRIO programs, including Educational Talent Search, McNair Scholars, Student Support Services/STEM-H, and Upward Bound/Math + Science.

The Director provides vision and leadership to guide the development of new programs and strategically refresh the DAE’s curriculum and services to meet the needs of all students. The Director must be able to use recent educational research and intra-University data to promote the University’s student success agenda and assess the impact of the division on the University’s student success and completion agenda. The Director must be able to initiate, develop, and sustain strong positive relations with UGA advisors, faculty, administrators, and others; thus, the ability to collaborate and create partnerships is essential.

Work requires face-to-face and online interaction with students, colleagues, supervisors, administrators, and faculty.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Supervise and evaluate the activities of the DAE, recruit and supervise its staff, and administer its day-to-day operations;
  • Develop, implement, and assess instructional support curricula, programs, services, and activities;
  • Create and promote instructional support initiatives and strategies in collaboration with academic advisors, faculty, staff, and others;
  • Keep current with state-of-the-art and emerging student success research, analytics and technologies to benefit students;
  • Conduct research and analyze test data and performance of current instructional support system in order to make recommendations to improve instructional support system;
  • Evaluate current evidence-based research and innovative regional and national projects to inform local practices;
  • Work with Office of Institutional Research to develop metrics to evaluate performance of instructional support system;
  • Seek external funding where appropriate and, in collaboration with Development and Alumni Relations, support private fundraising for scholarships and other initiatives.

We seek a creative, highly organized, and collaborative individual who has previous experience in working with a variety of students, is committed to working with students, academic advisors, faculty, administrators, alumni, and donors, and is passionate about empowering students to achieve success.

Additional Requirements:



Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

The preferred candidate will have, in addition to those listed in the Position Summary, the following qualifications:

  • At least two years of experience using evidence-based research to develop and assess programs;
  • At least two years of experience working in a large, public R-1 university setting.
  • At least three years of experience in teaching, tutoring, advising, or pedagogical training in a higher education setting;
  • At least two years of progressively more responsible leadership as a director, manager, or supervisor with oversight of a program, center, or department;

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with academic advisors, faculty, administrators, and others;
  • Excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills are required;
  • Excellent networking skills.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the activities of the DAE, recruit and supervise its staff, and administer its day-to-day operations

Percentage Of Time:

60

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and assess instructional support curricula, programs, services, and activities within DAE and in collaboration with academic advisors, faculty, staff, and others

Percentage Of Time:

15

Duties/Responsibilities:

Analyze current data about the instructional support system, evaluate innovative regional and national practices for student success, and keep current with state-of-the-art and emerging student success research, analytics and technologies that benefit students

Percentage Of Time:

15

Duties/Responsibilities:

Seek external funding where appropriate and, in collaboration with Development and Alumni Relations, support private fundraising for scholarships and other initiatives

Percentage Of Time:

10

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info
Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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