Assistant Director

First Year & Transition Programs

Atlanta Campus

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

These are exciting times at the First Year & Transition Programs Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The First Year & Transition Programs Department is seeking (1) Assistant Director to join the already awesome team taking the First Year & Transition Programs Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES First Year & Transition Programs Department A GREAT PLACE?

* A flexible work environment

* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

* A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

* Professional development opportunity and mentorship

* A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

First-Year & Transition Programs in the Office of Student Success is seeking an Assistant Director to contribute to successful retention, progression, and graduation of students, especially those in their first year of college. The Assistant Director will lead first-year program staff and initiatives designed to help students successfully matriculate at Georgia State and help them reach their retention, progression, and graduation goals. The Assistant Director will create and implement effective programs designed to support undergraduate students academically as they transition from high school and other collegiate institutions. The Assistant Director will play a major role in implementing predictive analytics and proactive outreach to improve student outcomes. The Assistant Director will also serve as the university liaison to faculty and peer offices within and outside the enrollment services suite of offices. These positions are on the front line of the institution's commitment to helping students from all backgrounds succeed at high rates.

Assistant Director, FLC/PLC, Academic Coaching & Early Alert - Essential Functions:

• Leads and provides strategic planning for Freshman Learning Communities, Academic Coaching, Early Alert, and other academic support initiatives with campus and external partners to create robust programming, academic support, and campus engagement opportunities.
• Sets direction and provides supervisory duties such as hiring, training, and evaluating staff regarding university policies and procedures, technical systems such as, but not limited to EAB Navigate and Banner, including:
• Academic Counselor for Freshman Learning Communities responsible for collaborating with campus partners to develop and deliver a learning community model for all six campuses and manage onboarding activities.
• Academic Specialist for Academic Coaching and Early Alert responsible for managing budget, hiring, and training activities for graduate assistant Academic Coaches, tracking and reporting Academic Coaching and Early Alert outreach and intervention.
• Retention Coordinators who work on a wide variety of programming and initiatives, including GSU 1050, Keep Hope Alive, Common Curriculum, digital communication, and social media management for the department.
• Evaluate and maintain student records for special populations within the department, monitor student registration activities and academic performance/progress, coordinate communications to students regarding registration, programming, and academic resources, and monitor and track retention, progression, and graduation for all students within assigned populations.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the student success, including collection of data; maintaining documentation files; writing and formatting a variety of correspondence, reports, procedures, and presentations related to First Year & Transition Programs; and developing outreach materials, including newsletters and social media sites.
• Serves as a liaison to other campus departments and student success units to effectively implement programmatic plans and coordinate student success initiatives. Work with these units and other campus-wide committees to develop and track metrics regarding student success outcomes. Coordinates communication with campus partners and faculty on academic program changes or updates.
• Teaches GSU 1010/PCO 1020 classes.

• COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university.
• INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility.
• TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.
• INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources.
• EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research and service.
• STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents.

• The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

• Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of supervisory/management experience or a combination of training and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

• Preference may be given to those who possess a master's degree and experience in implementing programs for retention and progression to graduation and success for all students such as bridge programs, academic coaching, peer mentoring, financial literacy, transition from HS to college, etc.
• Experience presenting to small and large groups; effective verbal and written communication.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents that clearly provides proof of education and relevant experience,

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Three professional references. One must be a current or former supervisor.

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