Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
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The Senior Vice President & Superintendent (SVP&S) of the Cadet Leadership Academy (CLA) serves in a strategic role reporting directly to the president and serves as a member of the president's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and cabinet. The SVP&S is the executive responsible for all aspects of the Cadet Leadership Academy under the guidance of the president and in collaboration with other members of the SLT. The mission of the Cadet Leadership Academy is to develop leaders of character for the Total Army, other military services, public or private enterprises, and civic organizations for the good of the Nation and of the states and communities they serve. The SVP&S develops and implements strategies to accomplish this mission and to position UNG as the premier Title X Senior Military College among the six in the Nation.
- Executive responsible for all aspects of the Cadet Leadership Academy under the guidance of the president and in collaboration with other members of the SLT. Lead Cadet Leadership Academy strategic planning and lead the CLA to build and deliver the "Corps of the Future". In collaboration with Athletics and the College of Health Sciences & Professions, deliver a nationally-recognized, cross-disciplinary Peak Performance program that integrates all aspects of wellness for world-class training and preparation of all cadets, university student-athletes, and associated clinical preparation of HSP students.
- Lead the strategy, planning, budgeting, daily leadership, and supervision of all CLA units and operations, including the Commandant of Cadets, Professor of Military Science, Cadet Recruiting, Global Military Programs, and Cadet Career Success. Leads a team of staff and student cadet employees, inspiring productive individual and team efforts in achieving stated goals. Responsible to ensure all CLA protocols and procedures are properly led and executed in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations, and policies and in complete collaboration across all university units.
- Develop strategy to develop and leverage relationships to enhance recruiting and retention, cadet development, career pathways, and fundraising capacity for the Cadet Leadership Academy.
- Develop and manage relationships with partners and entities in the U.S. Government (including the Department of Defense, Department of State, Intelligence Community, and other agencies), international partner militaries and governments, and corporate domains to advance the CLA¿s strategic vision and to consistently position the University of North Georgia as the Army's senior military college.
- Partner with senior leadership, president's cabinet and deans as a thought partner to develop, implement, and assess CLA programming and academic integration. Develop, integrate and leverage data, data tools, artificial intelligence, and data trend analysis to drive decision making and planning.
- Integrate, manage, and leverage the activities of the Corps Advisory Council (CAC) and the North Georgia Corps of Cadets Association (NGCCA) to align with CLA and university strategy in coordination with the president.
- Initiate and provide advice for government and Department of Defense-related grants and contracts related to the university's military mission. All university, state appropriated and foundation budgets associated with the Cadet Leadership Academy.
- Graduate degree (masters or higher) required.
- Twenty or more years of progressively responsible leadership; selected candidate must be a retired U.S. Army officer.
- Extensive experience in planning, staff development, and supervision.
- Experience in a Higher Education institution is strongly preferred.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references
- Excellent senior leadership skills:
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with multiple teams simultaneously;
- Ability to analyze and interpret data;
- Ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni and the general public;
- Ability to multi-task, organize workload, and meet deadlines;
- Strategic thinking; and
- confidence presenting in public forums.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
- Position of Trust + Education & Credit