Company Description:

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! HCC has been awarded the distinction as a "Great College to Work for" since 2009 from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

 

Job Description:

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Director is responsible for facilitating student learning, personal development and leadership skill development of all students within the program. Design and coordinate pre-orientation and transition programming for first year students. Assist in program and activity planning and implementation. Serve as program's primary intake counselor. Serve as case manager, secondary academic advisor, and mentor for individual students and "point of contact" for services for students, faculty and staff. Develop curriculum and teach introductory seminar courses. Collect data on student performance and make corresponding recommendations for targeted interventions. Coordinate mentoring and tutoring programs. Supervise mentors and tutors. Manage specified budget. Serve on applicable cross functional committees, which include but are not limited to: Interdisciplinary FYEX committee, and Howard County Book connection committee. Serve in the absence of the Director. This position is essential for the successful transition and retention of new students entering the program and requires considerable knowledge and expertise in a variety of areas, specifically those addressing the needs of first year students who may struggle with academic motivation.

WORK PERFORMED

• Aid in the coordination of student recruitment and serve on the new student selection committee
• Develop a comprehensive pre-orientation/transition experience, specifically designed to acclimate first year, first generation students who struggle with academic motivation to campus resources, services, and academic habits of mind
• Develop curriculum, course objectives, materials, and assessments and teach Silas Craft Human Development seminars
• Serve as primary program counselor for first year students, providing initial assessments, counseling, and maintaining case records of referred services and follow-up appointments
• Coordinate and manage professional and peer mentoring program
• Hire and supervise tutoring staff
• Hire and supervise federal work study students
• Oversee scholarship budget, work with Director to allocate funds accordingly
• Serve as cost center manager for assigned programming budget(s)
• Monitor academic advising process and issues
• Develop, coordinate and manage Silas Craft Collegians Program affiliated course scheduling
• Provide secondary academic advising and personal coaching
• Oversee educational, cultural and social activities
• Assist Director in the planning and execution of leadership training for professional and student staff
• Create and maintain student/cohort records within Colleague database system
• Coordinate service learning and study abroad opportunities in coordination with cognizant campus partners
• Serve on Silas Craft advisory and admissions selection committees
• Provide support for collecting/analyzing data and make recommendations for program changes
• Manage Silas Craft website digital media platforms and external publications
• Track student progress and contact students regarding progress and interventions
• Collaborate with African-American Learning Community, Howard P.R.I.D.E.
• Provide leadership in the execution of strategic initiatives for the program, in conjunction with the Director

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree In Higher Education, Counseling, Psychology or related field preferred
• Three years' experience designing and executing college readiness programs or equivalent professional experience with learning communities, new student programs, transition and retention services or advising
• Strong computer skills in EXCEL, Power Point or PREZI, Windows, Word, Outlook, and the Internet
• Two years of experience in community college teaching and course development preferred
• Demonstrated ability in designing and implementing learning outcomes assessment.
• Website experience preferred
• Knowledge of Colleague and Canvas preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Strong presentation skills

SUPERVISION

• Tutoring Staff (6-8)
• Federal work study programming assistants

 

Additional Information:

 

Hours Per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; some evening, overnight and weekend duty
Compensation: $60,896 plus excellent health insurance, paid leave and tuition reimbursement
Grade:16
FLSA Status: Exempt
Open Until Filled
Best Consideration: August 10, 2019
Closing Date: August 10, 2019

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

 

Application Instructions:

 

Please submit:

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

 

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