Temporary Steps to College Program Director

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.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Steps-to-College Program Director on the Gainesville campus. Coordinates the Steps to College summer program and is responsible for supervising teachers, student assistant(s), and students. Reports to Assistant Dean of the College of Education and provides daily debriefings on project activities. The program dates are May 1st , 2024 - June 30th , 2024.

• Manage day-to-day operations of S2C summer sessions (space reservations, transportation, food, student conduct questions, planning with teachers, coordination of guest speakers and/or field trips, coordination of career-focused activities).
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise S2C program participants, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in pre-program preparations, including program planning and student/guardian/family orientations.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on student attendance, grades, progress, and overall program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with participating school systems on continued program development, student recruitment, end-of-course assessments, and grade reports.
• Create and maintain comprehensive records on personnel, students, community contacts/communications, transportation.
• Collaborate with school districts, the assistant dean and dean of the College of Education, and participating teachers on continued curriculum assessment and development.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have knowledge of curriculum assessment and development.

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferrably in Education, Applied Linguistics, or TESL.
• Experience teaching at the middle, secondary, or tertiary levels required.
• Proficiency with word processing and database applications required.

• Experience working with youth in out-of-school academic programs and/or facilitating out-of-school programming is preferred. 
• Experience working with grants and grants program management is preferred.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

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 role is considered a position of trust.
• Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

• Position of Trust + Education