Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Director of Academics reports to the Associate Director of Academics and is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and assessment of advising services with the goal of fostering equitable student outcomes in persistence, retention, and completion. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Academics with all academic policies and advising faculty, staff, and students on policy matters related to the academic operations of the undergraduate degree program. This position serves as an Undergraduate Business liaison to the other degree programs (PhD, MBA, Executive MBA, and MAC), Academic Area Chairs, and the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as the School’s master course schedule is compiled and teaching assignments are finalized.
The position will also advise students on university and program curricular requirements, policies and procedures, course registration, degree completion, as well as research and resolve complex/unusual problems and requests concerning students. Additionally, the Assistant Director of Academics will collect and analyze data to inform UBP student curriculum and course delivery . This position will serve on program, school, or university wide committees and/or projects as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
* Ability to collaborate and communicate across functional areas and experience levels
* Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word
* Time management skills
* Problem-solving and analytical ability
* Resourcefulness
* Customer service experience
* Strong self-management and time management skills
* Strong leadership skills. Strong customer service focus
* Innovative problem solver
* Good oral and written communication skills, including courteous phone manner and attention to detail when creating documents
* Ability to handle multiple complex tasks in an active and changing program, proactively set priorities and independently make decisions that have a wide reaching impact.
* Ability to work flexible hours (occasional evenings and weekends).
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
* Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling or a related field.
* Experience working with UNC systems, including ConnectCarolina
* Work experience in a college or university setting
* Academic advising experience and understanding of Student Development theories and the advising profession.
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