Director of Studies

Overview

Job Title: Director of First Year Studies

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 293833

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, 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  signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG  Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director of First Year Studies. The Director of First-Year Studies provides strategic leadership for First-Year Seminar courses and related initiatives, including curriculum development and instructor recruitment. Collaborating with faculty, staff, and campus partners, the director fosters an engaging environment for first-year students and ensures a coordinated approach across all campuses.

In partnership with Student Engagement and Success, this role aligns curricular strategies to strengthen retention and support student transition, engagement, and persistence during the first year.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and holds the responsibility of serving as a mandatory reporter for all Clery Act crimes.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university  ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at .

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the creation, assessment, and revision of the curriculum for the First Year Experience Course(s) and align the course(s) with the institution  mission and student success priorities. Oversee the development, design and implementation of innovative curriculum to support academic student engagement, academic performance and retention. Oversee the faculty and staff development programming for new and experienced instructors.
  
  Oversee course scheduling and ensure effective coordination of sections. Recruit, hire, evaluate and retain qualified instructors to teach UNG 1101.
• Contribute to retention and graduation rates by collaboratively developing programs and initiatives with Student Engagement and Success that help students transition to higher education and persist to graduation.
• Oversee relevant assessment activities related to the first-year experience, including coordinating with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness in support of the accreditation requirements, conducting end-of-semester and end-of-year student surveys, as well as managing the assessment of the first-year seminars. Prepare reports and data analysis to inform course revisions and institutional decisions.
• Establish and co-chair a First Year Experience Council to guide and coordinate efforts, assessment methods, and best practice approach to FYE at UNG.
• Coordinate with directors/department chairs/associate deans/deans/supervisors to staff according to enrollment needs.
• Teach a minimum of one course each semester.
• Perform other Duties as assigned.

• Knowledgeable about best practices for first-year students.
• Knowledgeable about and experience with conducting assessments, analyzing data, and communicating results.
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Doctorate
• Minimum of five years of experience in academic success or student success.
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience in Academic Affairs.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in designing, implementing and evaluating programs and/or curriculum.
• Experience with Learning Management System.
• Credentials required for tenure-track eligibility or appointment as a tenured associate or full professor in a department/college at the University of North Georgia.

• Prior experience teaching and/or advising first-year students is preferred.
• Experience with budget management is preferred.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional…