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Emory University is hiring an Assistant Program Director for the Emory College of Arts and Sciences. This role involves directing strategic planning and implementation of academic advising programs, working directly with students, managing outreach efforts, and supervising academic advisors to support student success.

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Assist in strategic planning and development of academic advising programs.
Manage outreach and programming for defined student populations.
Maintain an advising caseload including routine and urgent student cases with documentation.
Plan content for pre-registration advising for new students and regular retreats.
Collaborate with campus partners such as New Student Programs and Pathways Center.
Teach ECS 101 course to support student transition to Emory University.
Lead advising programs, workshops, and presentations.
Supervise academic advising staff.
Required: Bachelor's degree related to the program and five years of relevant experience or equivalent.
Preferred: Master's degree in higher education or liberal arts, experience advising at-risk and first-generation students, supervising staff, and working in academic affairs.

Assistant Program Director - Emory College of Arts and Sciences Full Description

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Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.
Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups.
Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.
Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets.
Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable.
May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees.
May write publishable articles and papers.
May supervise staff.
Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

The Office for Undergraduate Education (OUE) is seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Academic Advising. The OUE promotes the academic development of Emory College of Arts and Sciences students from orientation to graduation while also supporting departments and faculty.

Academic Advising provides support for students to achieve their academic goals.

The Assistant Program Director will work directly with students in addition to maintaining programmatic responsibilities. The Assistant Program Director will:

Assist in planning departmental goals and objectives as part of the Academic Advising leadership team
Oversee outreach efforts and manage programming for defined student populations
Maintain a proactive advising caseload, including routine and urgent student cases, and document all advising sessions
Oversee planning of content for pre-registration advising for new students
Assist in planning regular retreats for OUE Academic Advising
Become familiar with services in OUE and across campus to make appropriate referrals to offices and resources on campus
Work in collaboration with other campus partners (e.g. New Student Programs, Pathways Center, academic departments, etc.)
Teach ECS 101 course for new students to help with their transition to Emory
Lead advising programs, workshops, and presentations
Supervise academic advisors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree in a relevant field, such as higher education or in the liberal arts
Experience working as an academic advisor in an academic affairs office or similar setting
Experience working with at-risk and/or first-generation students
Experience with student success programs focusing on retention and graduation
Experience with supervision of full-time staff

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Original Job Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.
Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups.
Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.
Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets.
Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable.
May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees.
May write publishable articles and papers.
May supervise staff.
Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Academic Advising provides support for students to achieve their academic goals.

The Assistant Program Director will work directly with students in addition to maintaining programmatic responsibilities. The Assistant Program Director will:

Assist in planning departmental goals and objectives as part of the Academic Advising leadership team
Oversee outreach efforts and manage programming for defined student populations
Maintain a proactive advising caseload, including routine and urgent student cases, and document all advising sessions
Oversee planning of content for pre-registration advising for new students
Assist in planning regular retreats for OUE Academic Advising
Become familiar with services in OUE and across campus to make appropriate referrals to offices and resources on campus
Work in collaboration with other campus partners (e.g. New Student Programs, Pathways Center, academic departments, etc.)
Teach ECS 101 course for new students to help with their transition to Emory
Lead advising programs, workshops, and presentations
Supervise academic advisors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree in a relevant field, such as higher education or in the liberal arts
Experience working as an academic advisor in an academic affairs office or similar setting
Experience working with at-risk and/or first-generation students
Experience with student success programs focusing on retention and graduation
Experience with supervision of full-time staff

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