Assistant Director of Early College

Posted 3 weeks ago
University of Maine, Presque Isle, ME 04769, Openings : 1,
Apply Here Job Description : Position Title: Assistant Director of Early College Campus: Presque Isle Department: Dual Credit HS Aspirations – IDC Location: Presque Isle ME Bargaining Unit: UMPSA Salary Band/Wage Band: 3/18 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Length: Fiscal Year (12 Months) Statement of the Job :

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking an Assistant Director of Early College.

The Assistant Director of Early College provides direct support to the Director of the UMPI Early College Program. As a liaison between the UMPI Early College program, high schools, students, and parents, the Assistant Director will conduct outreach to high schools, propose strategic partnerships, and align with national standards by which the goals of the UMPI Early College program are achieved and assessed. This position will be cross-trained with the Admissions team to ensure comfort and understanding of the processes and standards used in Admissions.

After on-site training, there is the option to include remote work during June, July, and August, as well as one day per week during the other months depending on performance and program needs.



Responsibilities Include:

  • Consult with UMS Early College offices, conduct research, and utilize NACEP accreditation standards to devise quality, sustainable Early College and concurrent enrollment programs for UMPI.
  • Builds relationships with high school and district stakeholders across the state of Maine.
  • Creates and revises communication plans for all Early College stakeholders. Communicate clearly and as necessary with all student, parent, secondary counselor, and teacher participants.
  • Assists with the design of Early College marketing materials, including print and electronic media, and promotional items in collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communication.
  • Serves as primary liaison between the Office of Early College and internal Early College program stakeholders, notably the Offices of Admissions, Marketing and Communication, and the Bursar’s Office.
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes Early College online and on-campus orientation sessions.
  • Participates in on- and off-campus student recruitment events including University Admissions open houses, college fairs, and concurrent enrollment information sessions.
    • Reconciles student credit counts to facilitate accurate tuition billing to the Maine DOE.

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Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary range is $45,000-$50,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

About the University : For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here.


Qualifications :

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field of study from an accredited institution or Associates Degree with relative work experience.

  • Familiar with standard online tools, applications and software programs.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Valid Drivers License and be an authorized and approved University Driver based on the Driver Administration Policy.


Preferred:

  • Experience in working with high school students or first-year college students.

  • Master’s degree in any field of study from an accredited institution.

  • One or more years of experience in a high school or higher education setting.


Other Information :
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the university.
Search Timeline is as follows: Review of applications to begin immediately. Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: No earlier than May 7, 2024. Tentative start date: ASAP.

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Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.


The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Last Date For Apply: 2024-08-01 00:00:00 Job Type : FULL_TIME, Employment Type : FULL_TIMEApply Here