Assistant Director | Syracuse University - Military Veterans

Assistant Director Job #: 040920 Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $60,450 - $70,000 Hours: Standard University business hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type: Full-time Job Description: The Assistant Director coordinates with SU faculty to provide course oversight, maintenance, and development, teacher in-service training, field support, and administration associated with a large concurrent enrollment program and its secondary school partners. The ideal candidate values and is skilled at relationship building, demonstrates initiative, and enjoys being part of a team. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of Syracuse University policy and procedures and regular communication with HS administrators, counselors, teachers, students, and parents to ensure adherence to academic standards at partner schools while providing administrative leadership in support of a diverse student population. The Assistant Director is responsible for fostering relationships with SU faculty to facilitate their involvement with Project Advance and assist them in planning and conducting annual new teacher trainings, professional development workshops, and school visits. This position also meets with partner schools as necessary, and represents and promotes the program at the regional and national level at conferences, stakeholder events, etc. Qualifications: Masters or doctoral degree required. Five (5+) plus years of experience as a secondary or higher education administrator, or comparable practitioner experience in a related profession. Knowledge of concurrent or dual enrollment programs preferred. Background in computer science, mathematics, or information studies highly desirable but not required. Job Specific Qualifications: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and responsiveness. Strong organizational and effective program administration skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Results-oriented and adept at time management. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Skilled at relationship and community building. Passionate about creating access to higher education for diverse student populations. Knowledgeable about supporting student success and academic excellence. Ability to travel and represent the university and promote the program when meeting with different audiences. Ideal candidate is ethical, analytical, curious, conscientious, and adaptable in their approach to program administration. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Teams, etc.). Second-language proficiency a plus. Responsibilities: Program Administration and Course Oversight: Effectively administer assigned course areas by regularly communicating with and providing support for SUPA partner schools and stakeholders, including school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, students, and parents. Ensure that University and departmental academic standards are understood and maintained at partner schools. Resolve any concerns or policy conflicts that may arise with HS personnel, parents, and students. Conduct in-person administrative visits at partner schools for partnership support and program maintenance, to assist with new faculty visitor onboarding, etc. Be familiar with and adhere to FERPA requirements and SU policies and remain current with concurrent (dual) enrollment best practices. Develop, nurture, and sustain working relationships with SU faculty to facilitate their involvement in SUPA and to support their engagement with instructors and students at partner schools in the interests of program continuity, academic excellence, and student success. Work with SU schools/colleges, academic departments, and faculty to identify and develop new course offerings, onboard new faculty liaisons and school visitors, and assist with curricular updates or resource needs, as appropriate. Provide support for Syracuse University faculty for their academic oversight of their course areas, including, but not limited to, coordinating with faculty on planning, implementing, and facilitating the annual teacher professional development and Summer Institute workshops for SUPA instructors and helping organize/coordinate faculty school visits. Represent SUPA at regional fall information sessions, school parent nights, conferences, advisory board meetings, etc., and participate in NACEP (National Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships). Promote awareness of the program to prospective school partners. Domestically/internationally and assist with onboarding new school partners. Other position-related duties as assigned. About Syracuse University: Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area: Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. Application Deadline: Full Consideration By: Open Until Filled: Priority Consideration: To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/104793 Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-85a0fbb05e4eb446bbd2527b91667d46