Director of Early College Programs; KAMS and AMS

Position: Director of Early College Programs (KAMS and AMS)
Location: Campus

Department

Enrollment Management

Job Posting Title

Director of Early College Programs (KAMS and AMS)

Job Description

The Director of Early College Programs is responsible for oversight of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) and the Academy of Mathematics and Science (AMS) operations including program leadership, culture, budget, and staff. The position collaborates on student development, academic programs and curriculum development, student recruitment, housing, and student counseling. Coordinates the building of support and rapport with all Academy stakeholders including students, parents, school districts, international partners and agents, future employers;

and securing external support.

Early College Programs at Fort Hays State University include the Kansas Academy of Mathematics & Science (KAMS) and the Academy of Mathematics & Science (AMS). KAMS provides academically talented students from around the state of Kansas an opportunity to live and study college courses during their final two years of high school. AMS provides academically talented students from around the world an opportunity to live and study college courses during their final two years of high school.

KAMS and AMS students live in the same residence hall and often take similar courses. Both academies are STEM-focused and provide rigorous coursework, research opportunities, and the ability for students to engage in campus clubs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

* A master's degree or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree

* Three years of professional experience working in higher education or K-12 education/administration in Kansas

* Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

* A master's degree in a related field including education, counseling, business, public administration, science, mathematics, or equivalent discipline

* Five or more years of progressive experience working in higher education or as an administrator in the K-12 setting in Kansas

* Experience in supervision of full-time staff

* Proven experience working and collaborating in teams

* Understanding of recruitment and marketing techniques with both domestic and international student populations

* Demonstrated leadership skills including program development, professional staff supervision, and budgetary experience

* Familiarity with early college success organizations such as Kansas Gifted, Talented, and Creative, National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools, Coalition for Leaders of Advanced Student Success, & National Consortium of Early College Entrance Programs

* Demonstrated experience working on curriculum development

Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership for KAMS and AMS

* Supervise and review staff including Assistant Director for Student Services, Financial Administrator, Coordinator for Marketing & Recruitment, Administrative Specialist, Activities Coordinator, and the KAMS/AMS Graduate Assistant

* Provide appropriate professional development opportunities for staff

* Serve as guardian to all students in KAMS and AMS

* Rotate "on call" duties including escorting students to any appointment where a guardian is required including emergency appointments such as visit to Hays Medical Center, Pharmacies, and other health related appointments

* Develop and facilitate international partnerships involving student recruitment, study abroad, student exchange, and research collaboration

* Lead international recruitment initiatives

* Oversee relationships with key organizations like Kansas Gifted, National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools, Coalition for Leaders of Advanced Student Success, & National Consortium of Early College Entrance Programs

* Develop the yearly Colloquia plan and the fall Junior Research Seminar course with help of the Assistant Director

* Provide liaison with Kansas State High School Activities Association, Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, Hays High School, and other government agencies

* Gain external support through grants and gifting opportunities

* Oversee student disciplinary hearing officer on KAMS and AMS specific discipline issues

* Serve on the KAMS/AMS Behavioral Intervention Team…