Director, Academic Assistance

Georgia State University
$70,000-72,0000
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
Description : Director of Academic Assistant Honors College Atlanta Campus These are exciting times at Georgia State University's Honors College. 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 Georgia State University Honors College is currently recruiting a Director of Academic Assistance. This position is vital to the mission of the Honors College through its supervision of student advising, interaction with academic departments and university offices like the Registrar and Enrollment Management, and its ability to work collaboratively with the Honors College leadership to make data-informed decisions regarding scheduling, enrollment, and other curriculum-related matters. WHAT MAKES The Honors College 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 The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: * Supervise between three to four full-time Honors College advisors. * Work with Honors College leadership to recruit instructors, manage curriculum proposal process, and plan curriculum. * Track data analytics regarding enrollment, retention rates, and other information to assist with decision-making regarding future scheduling. * Interact with colleagues in other units across campus who also focus on scheduling and enrollment management. * Collaborate with Honors College Business Manager to arrange transfer of funds to academic departments * Maintain Honors courses across the university and tracking them in Banner and CAPP. * Process Honors Dimension Forms and One-time Honors Course Forms * Create and Coordinate Banner process for Honors two-year programs * Coordinate implementation of Honors College classes across all university units * Review Student Evaluation of Instructor (SEI) with Honors College leadership * Provide counseling to Honors students under special circumstances * Make decisions as primary recommender for exceptions for Honors College policies, rules, deadlines and other academic criteria. * Other duties as assigned. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and experience. Preferred Hiring Qualifications: Flexible thinking, adaptability, creative problem-solving skills * Ability to function independently as well as collaboratively within a team * Ability to take initiative * Attention to details * Demonstrable experience and success in management of projects and/or groups * Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities * Demonstrated superior verbal and written communication skills * Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships * Experience working in an academic setting * Expert proficiency with Excel and advanced data visualization functions required. * Experience with Banner, OneUSG, Slate CRM, Navigate * Experience with recruitment and retention of high-ability students College/Business Unit : Honors College Department : Honors College Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30AM - 5:15PM \| Monday - Friday Salary : $70,000-72,0000 Pay Grade : 4-1 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 01/14/25, 6:22:00 PM Closing Date : 02/05/25, 4:59:00 AM Special Instructions : To be considered an applicant you must submit all of the following: * Application * Resume * Cover Letter Finalist candidates will need to submit name and contact information for three professional references. Georgia State University Values : 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. USG Core Value Statement : 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. Equal Employment Opportunity : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.