DIRECTOR-TRIO ACADEMIC SERVICES

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a DIRECTOR-ACADEMIC SERVICES to oversee the complete operation of academic services: program creation; grant writing and renewal each year; budget development, analysis, accountability; hiring, training, supervising, evaluating all staff; development of programs and policies in coordination with academic affairs.

The role also evaluates programs for internal and federal review, tracks participants, and provides regular reports to the Associate

Formación

• Master's degree is required and four years of related experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.
• Experience overseeing academic programs and staff is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides philosophical and operational direction to Academic Services, which includes counseling, academic advising, tutoring and teaching remedial courses.
• Develops and oversees department budget; analyzes expenditures relative to federal guidelines; signs budget expenditures.
• Oversees personnel functions and supervises staff and contractors.
• Writes the program’s federal grant proposal each year with proper documentation.
• Ensures participants meet federal eligibility and manages grant areas.
• Maintains financial aid oversight and prepares regular federal reports.
• Evaluates programs and services; handles PR and advertising; performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Ability to communicate effectively

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a DIRECTOR-ACADEMIC SERVICES to oversee the complete operation of academic services: program creation; grant writing and renewal each year; budget development, analysis, accountability; hiring, training, supervising, evaluating all staff; development of programs and policies that are joint relationships with the academic affairs part of the University. To evaluate programs internally and for federal government. To track and evaluate all program participants. To provide regular periodic reports to Associate Dean.

Responsibilities:

• Provides philosophical and operational direction to Academic Services, which includes functions in counseling, academic advising, tutoring and teaching math and English remedial courses.
• Develops and oversees department budget; analyzes all expenditures relative to federal guidelines; evaluates and signs all budget expenditures.
• Oversees the department’s personnel functions and supervises four full-time professionals, a secretary, and 35-plus part-time tutors. Reviews and signs all personal actions and all contracts made with university departments.
• Writes the program’s federal grant proposal each year assuring that all regulations are addressed and that all required documentation is provided.
• Ensures that each student assisted by the program meets the federal eligibility requirements and that all areas in the grant are being accomplished; handles the program’s public relations and advertising.
• Manages an extensive follow-up system on all students who participate in the program; researches and writes the regular Federal Student Performance reports; evaluates currents student progress reports and takes necessary actions steps.
• Conducts regular evaluations on all programs and services provided by the grant.
• Ensures that all participants in need of financial aid receive sufficient aid to stay in college or documents the reasons aid was not received.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $60,835 - $98,855)

Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

275008010 TRIO

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite