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Position Number 013269 Functional Title Assistant Director for Academic and Personal Advising 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 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 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO-grant support program designed to maximize academic performance for UNCG students who are first-generation, from modest income backgrounds, or who have a disability, and who also demonstrate academic need for services. Position Summary The Assistant Director for Academic and Personal Advising coordinates all aspects of supplemental advising services for students in the SSS program, including academic, graduate school, career, and mental health topics. The Assistant Director carries out duties as a student advisor and advocate, as well as a supervisor of the peer mentoring program and advising component Graduate Assistant. The Assistant Director works closely with the rest of the TRIO team to advise and support the 200+ students enrolled in the SSS program. Employee will plan and participate in student events and college tours in NC and outside NC. This travel may require driving students in rental vehicles. Minimum Qualifications The candidate must have a Master’s degree in community, school, or college counseling. Additionally, the candidate must have at least 2 years of direct advising/counseling experience, preferably in education. The candidate should have some experience or be familiar with the unique challenges facing first-generation college students. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates NC Driver’s License Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with education and experience Org #-Department TRiO Programs - 10912 Job Open Date 02/19/2025 For Best Consideration Date 03/05/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Percentage Of Time 60% Key Responsibility Advising Essential Tasks Orients new students to the advising component; conducts individual sessions with students regarding academic, career, graduate school, and mental health concerns on a regular basis and builds an action plan for the student to accomplish over the course of the semester or academic year. Provides graduate and professional school guidance, including workshops, and visits to graduate schools and programs across the state. Provides academic advising to assist students with course schedules, graduation plans, academic policy concerns, course withdrawals, grade replacements, major/minor changes, and academic appeals. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Graduate Assistant Supervision Essential Tasks Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a graduate assistant to provide instructional sessions to students in the program and to develop group workshops and presentations for students in SSS.  Plan, coordinate, and lead trips with students. Capacity to travel (air/land) day, overnight, and/or weekends as required by the program’s function. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Career Readiness Essential Tasks Collaborates with the Career and Professional Development office to provide customized workshops to SSS students to prepare for job applications, career fairs, and interviews. Creates programming to assist students in developing clear paths for career readiness. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Peer Mentor Program Essential Tasks Oversees the Peer mentor program; hires, trains, and manages a team of 3-4 mentors each year; oversees mentor/mentee matches; provides professional development opportunities to mentors. Hires, trains, and supervises Graduate Assistant. Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Database Management and Staff Training Essential Tasks Serve as the primary manager for the BLUMEN database system (the new TRIO database system), ensuring accurate data entry, maintenance, and compliance with TRIO program requirements. Oversee the tracking and documentation of TRIO student engagement, including contact logs and program participation records. Utilize BLUMEN’s email marketing tools to develop and execute targeted communication campaigns to support student outreach and program goals. Provide training and technical support to TRIO staff on effective use of BLUMEN, ensuring consistent and accurate data entry and reporting practices. Generate and analyze reports from BLUMEN to inform program planning, compliance, and evaluation. ADA Checklist ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - O Work Environment Inside - F, Driving - Standar/Automatic - O Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

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