Florida International University · 1 day ago
Assistant Director Undergraduate Programs (Adam Smith Center for Academic Freedom)
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami, offering a wide range of degree programs. The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs at the Adam Smith Center for Academic Freedom is responsible for overseeing student services, managing program implementation, and ensuring a high-quality academic experience for students in the bachelor's in business & government leadership program.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all student services for the BBGL program
Manages matriculation, orientation, registration, networking/professional development events, graduation and student activities and extracurricular events throughout the year
Serves as the first point of contact for all student questions and concerns, referring matters as appropriate to the Associate Director and FIU student resources and support services
Oversees content for BBGL social media accounts and creates strategies for maximum social media impact
Remains current on student affairs and student services best practices
Directs and manages student-facing staff
Manages the hiring process for direct reports
Develops, implements and assesses student retention strategies
Provides degree audit reports each term to the Associate Director to monitor each student's progress towards the BBGL degree
Consults immediately with the Associate Director when students fail to maintain SAP
Works with ASC and FIU officials to determine whether students may continue in the program based on academic performance
Oversees and participates in advising for all BBGL degree students, ensuring the highest quality support and highest levels of student satisfaction
Serves as the point-person for academic and social misconduct allegations, managing or referring cases consistent with university and ASC policies
Manages all instructional scheduling and faculty teaching
Ensures course offerings listed for students (including non-ASC listed courses) are up-to-date
Assists the Associate Director with faculty support and faculty issues as they arise
Creates data-informed reports at the conclusion of each academic year and provides necessary information for university and state data reporting as required
Conducts student satisfaction surveys at least twice each academic year, resulting in formal data-driven recommendations in order to enhance programming, address deficiencies, and ensure rules compliance
Prepares and manages budgets for the program, conducting end-of-year financial analyses and ensuring accuracy in procurement and accounting functions
Leads the Admissions team for the BBGL program, determining student eligibility to enroll (including transfer applications)
Serves as a liaison for the BBGL program within the university and to external organizations and individuals
Coordinates with FIU offices, departments, schools and faculty members to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the certificate program
Manages ASC's Certificate in Leadership and Public Policy in the Free Market
Ensures appropriate courses are available for students to complete the certificate
Manages all student inquiries and requests with respect to the certificate program
Creates and manages experiential opportunities for undergraduate students
Manages all funding, logistics, travel arrangements, and necessary approvals
Assists with select recruiting activities, which may require occasional local, domestic, and international travel
Works closely with the Associate Director and ASC staff to continually update and verify the accuracy of ASC's webpage and related social media regarding the BBGL
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience
Experience working with undergraduates in a higher education setting
Graduate degree in Leadership, Business, Public Affairs, Government or related field
Supervisory/managerial experience
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses
Criminal Background Check
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
Recent News
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