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Position Number 013270 Functional Title Assistant Director for Academic Skills 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 federally funded TRIO program that serves first-generation, low-income college students through academic skills instruction, counseling, and tutoring services. This position reports to the Director of the Office of TRiO Programs. The Office of TRiO Programs is included among the Educational Opportunity Programs within the Division of Student Success under the Office of the Provost. Position Summary The Assistant Director (AD) for Academic Skills position is a grant-funded position that serves students in the SSS program. The AD is responsible for instructing SSS students in one-on-one sessions on academic skills strategies, supervising graduate assistant(s) that also provide skills instruction, and coordinating the learning lab and work-study lab assistants. The AD works closely with SSS colleagues in counseling and tutoring to make sure students in the program are receiving the support they need to successfully complete a college degree. 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 Assistant Director for Academic Skills must hold a Master’s Degree in Education, English, Reading, or related field and must have at least three years of effective teaching, tutoring, or TRiO work experience. Sensitivity to the academic needs of first-generation college students is necessary. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with education and experience Org #-Department TRiO Programs - 10912 Job Open Date 09/16/2024 For Best Consideration Date 09/30/2024 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 Academic Skills Instructional Component Essential Tasks Oversee the academic skills instructional component: design and implement program activities, orient new students to the component and program, assess student needs, compose and address student action plans based on academic skills needs, and monitor and record progress of each student in the program. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Manage Graduate Assistant Essential Tasks Recruit, hire, train, and supervise graduate assistant to provide academic skills sessions to students in the program. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Learning Lab Essential Tasks Manage the learning lab and maintain technology, software, and other educational materials for student use.  Recruit, hire, train, and supervise federal work-study lab assistant positions. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Academic Eligibility Decisions & Intake Process Essential Tasks Oversee academic eligibility decisions for all SSS applicants, manage student intake process (orientation, assessment completion, addition to Starfish and Canvas), and maintain Starfish and Canvas platforms for the SSS program. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Reporting Essential Tasks Prepare weekly, monthly, semester, academic year, and annual reports. 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 - F 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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