Job Description
University College is committed to ISU's values of inclusivity and ethical behavior. As such, University College prioritizes diversity and equity in our personnel, students and environment. The Assistant Director Curriculum promotes social justice in their administrative and programmatic leadership for the Julia N. Visor Academic Center of University College and as a member of the leadership team for University College. The Assistant Director works with the University College leadership team, employees of the Visor Center, and campus constituents to determine, establish, and implement goals and strategic plans for the Visor Center/University College. The Assistant Director hires (in cooperation with the University College Director), develops, and supervises undergraduate and graduate student employees in the Visor Center, as well as select campus units, through culturally relevant pedagogy. The Assistant Director works with multiple external campus constituencies in achieving these objectives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
1. Master's Degree (preferred in Education, College Student Personnel or related field). Transcript (may be unofficial)
2. Two (2) years of full time (or part time equivalent) work experience in higher education or a related field.
3. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines.
4. Outstanding organizational skills.
5. Demonstrated flexibility in a changing administrative model.
6. Working knowledge of office software (word, spreadsheets, student information systems, databases, etc.).
7. Knowledge of learning theory, instruction, and study skills methods, particularly for students in transition and underrepresented populations.
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively make public presentations.
9. Ability and experience demonstrating the ability to work inclusively with minoritized populations of students, peers, and public.
10. Demonstrated experience in working with students, faculty, departmental staff and campus administrators as well as off-campus contacts.
11. Ability to develop and improve curricular offerings of University College.
12. Knowledge of instructional methods for, and student development theory of, students in transition, particularly FTIC and transfer students.
13. Supervisory and/or training experience.
14. Ability to work independently and without intense supervision, but also effectively contribute to a leadership team with a learner-centered and service-oriented philosophy.
15. Excellent interpersonal skills including listening and teamwork.
16. Ability to make complex decisions considering impact, solve problems, and communicate with those impacted.
If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Desired Qualifications:
1. College level teaching experience
2. Familiarity with Illinois State University and University College policies and procedures and state and federal law, in particular the Ethics Standards for all employees of the State of Illinois.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
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Illinois State University
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| Department/College
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Kira Shelton
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| Phone Number
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309-438-8311
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