Assistant Director for Academic Skills

Assistant Director for Academic Skills

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Position Information

Position Number 013270
Functional Title Assistant Director for Academic Skills
Position Type Administration - Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program that serves first-generation, low-income college students through academic skills instruction, counseling, and tutoring services. This position reports to the Director of the Office of TRiO Programs. The Office of TRiO Programs is included among the Educational Opportunity Programs within the Division of Student Success under the Office of the Provost.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director (AD) for Academic Skills position is a grant-funded position that serves students in the SSS program. The AD is responsible for instructing SSS students in one-on-one sessions on academic skills strategies, supervising graduate assistant(s) that also provide skills instruction, and coordinating the learning lab and work-study lab assistants. The AD works closely with SSS colleagues in counseling and tutoring to make sure students in the program are receiving the support they need to successfully complete a college degree. Employees will plan and participate in student events and college tours in NC and outside NC. This travel may require driving students in rental vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications

• The Assistant Director for Academic Skills must hold a Master's degree in Education, English, Reading, or related field and must have at least three years of effective teaching, tutoring, or TRiO work experience.
• Sensitivity to the academic needs of first-generation college students is necessary.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Commensurate with education and experience
Org #-Department TRiO Programs - 10912
Job Open Date 08/11/2023
For Best Consideration Date 08/25/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 60%
Key Responsibility
Academic skills instructional component
Essential Tasks

• Oversee the academic skills instructional component: design and implement program activities, orient new students to the component and program, assess student needs, compose and address student action plans based on academic skills needs, and monitor and record progress of each student in the program.

Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Manage graduate assistant
Essential Tasks

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise graduate assistant to provide academic skills sessions to students in the program.

Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Learning lab
Essential Tasks

• Manage the learning lab and maintain technology, software, and other educational materials for student use. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise federal work-study lab assistant positions.

Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Academic eligibility decisions & intake process
Essential Tasks

• Oversee academic eligibility decisions for all SSS applicants, manage student intake process (orientation, assessment completion, addition to Starfish and Canvas), and maintain Starfish and Canvas platforms for the SSS program.

Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Reporting
Essential Tasks

• Prepare weekly, monthly, semester, academic year, and annual reports.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F
Work Environment Inside, Overtime - R

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