This is a full-time, 12 month position, which reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Director will be responsible for coordinating and planning program activities throughout the year to ensure compliance with program regulations and AMSC policies and procedures; prepare and submit all necessary documents to the U.S. Department of Education; arrange and enter into agreements for delivery of services; recruit, identify, screen and select eligible students; design and implement a comprehensive evaluation plan; develop and manage annual budget; develop marketing plan to advertise program's purpose and services to students, faculty and staff; recruit, screen, select and recommend staff to be hired; supervise staff; assist in providing workshops for participants; establish policies and procedures for the program; authorize expenditures of federal funds and monitor budget frequently; evaluate the program, participants and staff annually; assure that all program goals and objectives are met; and performs other related duties as required.
Responsibilities
1. Coordinate and plan program activities throughout the year to ensure compliance with
program regulations and AMSC policies and procedures.
2. Prepare documents to the U.S. Department of Education.
3. Arrange agreements for delivery of services.
4. Develop and manage annual budget.
5. Establish policies and procedures for the program.
6. Authorize expenditures of federal funds and monitor budget.
7. Evaluate the program, participants and staff annually.
8. Assure that all program goals and objectives are met.
9. Recruit, identify, screen and select eligible students; design and implement a comprehensive evaluation plan.
10. Develop marketing plan to advertise program's purpose and services to
students, faculty and staff; recruit, screen, select and recommend staff.
11. Supervise staff; assist in providing workshops for participants.
Required Qualifications
Education:
12. Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Educational Management, Educational Administration, Psychology, Science, Mathematics, or a field closely related field
Experience:
13. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an educational program, with experience in designing, managing, or implementing projects to support student success with specified populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Qualifications: A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Educational Management, Educational Administration, Psychology, Science, Mathematics or a field closely related to the purposes of the SSS-STEM program
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an educational program with experience in designing, managing, or implementing similar projects working with low-income, first-generation college students or disabled persons. Experience in program planning and development and working with faculty, administrators and staff. Knowledge of higher education admissions and financial aid policies. Excellent supervisory skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Preference given to candidates with Master's degree in a scientific discipline, 5-7 years' experience working with students pursuing a STEM career, TRiO experience, or candidates who have succeeded in overcoming similar barriers as the SSS-STEM students.
Proposed Salary
The salary is grant-funded and commensurate with qualifications and experience within the budgetary parameters of the college and of the University System of Georgia. The University System offers an excellent benefits package, including annual and sick leave accruals, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plans.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
14. Strong oral and written communication skills
15. Proficient in the use of Mircrosoft Word, Excel, and Access.
16. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
17. Use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
18. Use computers for data entry and accounting processes
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).