Assistant Director for Bridge Scholars

Assistant Director for Bridge Scholars

Job ID: 299161
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Coordinator is responsible for the leadership, administrative management, evaluation and coordination of the Bridge Scholars Program, a first-year, coeducational living, learning community. Responsibilities include a high level of interaction with students, faculty and staff. Additionally, the Coordinator develops and supports initiatives to foster campus-wide student success.

Responsibilities

Program Management - 45%
- Direct and coordinate a 5-week comprehensive summer program for conditionally admitted students, as well as the continued coordination of the program for qualified students during the subsequent fall and spring semesters.
- Create summer academic schedules for Bridge Scholars.
- Oversee implementation of student programming which involves, introduces, and/or utilizes student resources, support, and services.
- In collaboration with Enrollment Management develop and support initiatives to foster campus-wide student success, including outreach and programming.
- Administer and maintain the Bridge Scholars Program budget.
- Plan and coordinate Orientation, Move-In, Honor Night, academic achievements, recognitions, and social programing for BSP.
- Provide training and development opportunities for the selected Peer Mentors throughout the calendar year.
- Supervise Peer Mentors, Graduate Assistant year-round. Supervise Community Advisors during the 5-week summer program, and assign various roles and responsibilities based on team's strengths and needs of the program

Promote & Recruit - 20%
- Prepare, review, edit printed and electronic promotional and informational items related to the Bridge Scholars Program (BSP), which includes program brochure, website, admissions forms, and documents.
- Manage perspective Bridge Scholars interview schedule rounds during the fall and spring semester and evaluate perspective student interviews for admission.
- Recruit, select, train, and supervise Peer Mentors, Community Advisors, and academic tutors who serve as ambassadors for the summer component of the (BSP) program.
- Recruit and select faculty to teach the 5-week summer courses curriculum for the Bridge Scholars.

Monitor - 15%
- Create and maintain accurate records and reports of various aspects of the (BSP) program ' ex: enrollment, participation, and discipline.
- Be available for individual consultation with students, especially those experiencing early warning signs of academic difficulty.
- Review student discipline/student judiciary cases involving (BSP) residents and determine whether involved student(s) is/are qualified to remain in the program.

Liaises - 15%
- Share oversight of student housing within the living learning community.
- Serve as a liaison between the BSP Program community and the University Housing Office.
- Serve as a liaison and advocate for students by identifying campus resources and services.

Other Duties - 5%
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Masters degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Personnel Services, College Student Affairs Administration, or similar field.
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Required Experience
At least one year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proposed Salary

This position is a pay grade 8. The minimum salary is $47,476.00. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• List of References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• MVR Check

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