Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number |
013701 |
Functional Title |
Assistant Director for Campus Outreach and Coaching |
Position Type |
Administration - Staff |
Position Eclass |
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning |
University Information |
Located in North Carolina's third largest city,
UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study.
UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability.
UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities,
UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. |
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit |
The mission of the Division of Student Success is to work in partnership with the University community to deliver high-quality services to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse student population and strive to provide service, leadership, and transitional student support for
UNCG. This position works within the Division's Academic Achievement Center which provides individualized and small-group academic skills training, course-based tutoring, and academic success peer coaching. The Academic Achievement Center's (
AAC) mission is to create student-centered, diverse, and innovative learning opportunities and personalized academic services that support all students on their path to success at
UNC Greensboro and beyond. Through active collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, the
AAC recognizes and builds upon students' strengths to cultivate academic self-efficacy, confidence, and achievement.
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Position Summary |
This position manages the outreach and campus partnership aspects of the Academic Achievement Center's (
AAC) work. This includes program administration, assessment and reporting, supervision and training of student employees, and managing the academic coaching programs. The Assistant Director is responsible for planning and designing communications, workshops, and other engagement activities within the
AAC and in collaboration with campus partners. Additionally, this role involves facilitating academic skills sessions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality academic enhancement programs. The Assistant Director also focuses on supporting students' academic and personal goals, linked to retention and persistence, through the development of academic skills, performance improvement, and resource utilization, while promoting a growth mindset and strategies to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and personal responsibility for academic success. |
Minimum Qualifications |
- Master's Degree; or Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of experience in Higher Education.
- Proven ability to manage and train a large team of undergraduate and graduate student workers.
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Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates |
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Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience working in learning assistance in higher education or another educational setting.
- Certification from a recognized body for coaching.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
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Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Recruitment Range |
Commensurate with education and experience |
Org #-Department |
Acad Achievement Ctr - 10913 |
Job Open Date |
07/26/2024 |
For Best Consideration Date |
08/09/2024 |
Job Close Date |
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Open Until Filled |
Yes |
FTE |
1.000 |
Type of Appointment |
Permanent |
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. |
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Number of Months per Year |
12 |
FLSA |
Exempt |
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