Job title: Director of American Honors
Company: Union County College
Job description: Position Information
Position Title Director of American Honors
Campus Cranford
Department American Honors
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular
General Description
The Director of American Honors will oversee the honors program and advise and mentor all students therein. They will collaborate with faculty on the honors course schedule, events and transfer seminars for honors students, and the annual symposium in December. This twelve (12)-month full-time position will guide students in the development of their personal and professional goals as well as ensure appropriate readiness for baccalaureate opportunities.
The director will assist in the recruitment and orientation of new students. They will meet several times each semester individually with honors students to discuss their academic and professional goals and maintain student plans.
The director will perform administrative and supervisory responsibilities that focus on student success initiatives and the College’s educational priorities. They will maintain detailed data and records on honors students, plan and execute the annual celebration of American Honors graduates, and advise students through the transfer process.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
· Intrusive advising and monitoring of all honors students and their progress.
· Designs systems to track student participation in experiential learning and outcomes.
· Develops and delivers training in best practices in mentoring.
· Conducts classroom instruction up to 9 hours per week.
· Creates and conducts transfer seminars for honors students.
· Carries out administrative tasks and programs as assigned by the dean.
· Participates in the College governance process.
· Represents the College at conferences and seminars, as needed.
· Participates in all commencement events.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
· Master’s degree required.
Experience
Experience working with a diverse population preferred
Competencies and Skills Required
· Understanding of and commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.
· Commitment to student success.
· Participatory leadership style; demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem-solving.
· Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence.
· Sensitivity to the educational and personal goals of a diverse student population.
· Demonstrated ability to utilize diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
· Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment
· This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
· Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
· No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
· Some travel required.
Salary $70,000 to $80,000
Additional Information
Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
Union College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Union County College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment
Full-time position. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory overtime is required throughout the year, especially at peak times. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 09/13/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Expected salary: $70000 – 80000 per year
Location: Cranford, NJ
Job date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:29:29 GMT
