South Dakota Board of Regents · 2 months ago
Director of General Beadle Honors Program
SD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveSouth Dakota Board of Regents is seeking a dynamic, student-centered faculty member to serve as the next Director of the General Beadle Honors Program at Dakota State University. The role involves leading the Honors community through advising, recruitment, and curriculum development while managing the program's budget and supporting fundraising efforts.
EducationGovernmentHigher EducationLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Admission on campus registration events that welcome likely honors students
Work with Advising in monitoring registration for all incoming honors freshmen (requires summer contact)
In conjunction with Advising, communicate with all existing honors students during registration periods to advise them on honors requirements, available honors courses, and upcoming honors courses in future semesters (requires summer contact)
Serve as secondary advisor to every student in the program
Meet with upper division students and faculty mentors to discuss appropriate thesis projects
Work with Admissions & Marketing to coordinate communication with potential honors students and implementation of honors-specific recruiting events
Work with Office of International Studies to coordinate specific recruiting events and communications targeted to international students, monitor visa status, and regulate international admissions (requires summer contact)
Meet with potential students and parents during Discover DSU Days and other recruiting events
Correspond with students and parents regarding the honors program
Oversee applications and admission via SLATE software
In conjunction with Residence Life, recruit and manage incoming freshmen interest in the freshman Honors floor and Van Eps House for upperclassmen (requires summer contact)
Recruit existing honors students as Honors RAs
Plan and execute Honors Freshmen Move-in Day
Plan annual honors course rotations and faculty assignments in conjunction with Department Chairs and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (requires summer contact)
Identify and recruit faculty to teach honors courses as needed
Work with faculty to develop appropriate honors course content
Serve as Chair for the Faculty Honors Committee to oversee all honors curriculum matters, event planning, and programming
Meet with Honors Student Advisory Council as faculty advisor and assist in the planning and delivery of honors related special events
Plan, organize and carry out the annual Last Lecture event
Meet regularly with the Provost to discuss the honors program
Plan and oversee the honors budget in conjunction with processes from the Office of Budget and Contracts
Work with the Foundation to identify and pursue appropriate honors-specific development opportunities
Identify, plan, and execute, in conjunction with the Foundation, fundraising opportunities such Day of Giving
Qualification
Required
Current DSU Faculty are eligible to apply
Dynamic, student-centered approach to fostering academic excellence
Experience in advising and mentoring students
Ability to coordinate with campus partners on admissions and advising processes
Experience in strategic recruitment and collaborative curriculum development
Ability to manage program budget and fundraising efforts
Experience in planning and executing events
Ability to work closely with faculty to develop innovative honors courses
Experience in overseeing applications and admissions via SLATE software
Ability to communicate effectively with potential students and parents
Experience in recruiting and managing incoming freshmen interest in honors programs
Benefits
3-credit course release
Company
South Dakota Board of Regents
South Dakota Board of Regents is a legal authority to govern the system of public higher education.
Founded in 1897
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