Alabama A&M University
Director of Honors Program
Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama, us, 35762
Description
Summary: Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies, this position will partner with the Assistant Director to cultivate academic excellence and intellectual community among the approximately 300+ students in the University Honors Program which continues to grow. The Director provides institutional leadership for the administration, ongoing development, and expansion of a multidisciplinary Honors Program that offers enhanced curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students. Working in partnership with faculty, the Honors Council, admissions, and other key areas of the institution, the Director oversees curricular strategies and student progress.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with departments and colleges in connecting Honors students with the broader AAMU community of academic structures.
Communicates with internal and external communities about Honors Program activities, achievements, and opportunities.
Works with the Admissions Office and partner organizations on the recruitment and admission of students into the Honors Program.
Coordinates co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that will nurture the talents and academic well-being of high achieving students such as showcases for graduating seniors, pre-semester retreats, etc.
Orients and advises Honors students, monitoring their adherence to basic requirements and arranging for interventions as needed.
Develops and implements plans to assess the effectiveness of the Honors Program.
Prepares and manages Honors budget, monitoring and approving expenditures.
Works with the Office of Advancement and External Relations on fundraising initiatives or grants to fill voids within budgets for operations.
Fosters membership and participation in local, regional, and national Honors organizations, including the National Collegiate Honors Council.
Oversees development and maintenance of Honors Program web site.
Oversees student workers to support the office.
Works with Faculty Honors Council to identify opportunities for program expansion, ensure representation from all colleges, identify program priorities and goals.
Instructs/Co-teaches Honors courses (i.e. Honors Orientation, IDS 301)
Assists with the coordination of Workshops, conferences, seminars, and symposiums.
Attend monthly general body meetings.
Serves as campus-wide coordinator for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund initiatives.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
A terminal degree or equivalent experience.
Two years of university-level teaching, administrative or student-support experience in a diverse student-centered environment.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of the nature and value of Honors education at the university level.
Knowledge of multidisciplinary programming; knowledge of how the university's administrative processes, inclusive of both academic and student affairs.
Knowledge of the challenges faced by high achieving or gifted students, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices.
Candidate must possess strong research skills and be able to communicate both enthusiasm for research and basic research methods.
Familiarity with literature and practice concerning equity, diversity, and inclusion in the higher education field.
Effective management and communication skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of relevant technologies.
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Summary: Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies, this position will partner with the Assistant Director to cultivate academic excellence and intellectual community among the approximately 300+ students in the University Honors Program which continues to grow. The Director provides institutional leadership for the administration, ongoing development, and expansion of a multidisciplinary Honors Program that offers enhanced curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students. Working in partnership with faculty, the Honors Council, admissions, and other key areas of the institution, the Director oversees curricular strategies and student progress.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with departments and colleges in connecting Honors students with the broader AAMU community of academic structures.
Communicates with internal and external communities about Honors Program activities, achievements, and opportunities.
Works with the Admissions Office and partner organizations on the recruitment and admission of students into the Honors Program.
Coordinates co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that will nurture the talents and academic well-being of high achieving students such as showcases for graduating seniors, pre-semester retreats, etc.
Orients and advises Honors students, monitoring their adherence to basic requirements and arranging for interventions as needed.
Develops and implements plans to assess the effectiveness of the Honors Program.
Prepares and manages Honors budget, monitoring and approving expenditures.
Works with the Office of Advancement and External Relations on fundraising initiatives or grants to fill voids within budgets for operations.
Fosters membership and participation in local, regional, and national Honors organizations, including the National Collegiate Honors Council.
Oversees development and maintenance of Honors Program web site.
Oversees student workers to support the office.
Works with Faculty Honors Council to identify opportunities for program expansion, ensure representation from all colleges, identify program priorities and goals.
Instructs/Co-teaches Honors courses (i.e. Honors Orientation, IDS 301)
Assists with the coordination of Workshops, conferences, seminars, and symposiums.
Attend monthly general body meetings.
Serves as campus-wide coordinator for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund initiatives.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
A terminal degree or equivalent experience.
Two years of university-level teaching, administrative or student-support experience in a diverse student-centered environment.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of the nature and value of Honors education at the university level.
Knowledge of multidisciplinary programming; knowledge of how the university's administrative processes, inclusive of both academic and student affairs.
Knowledge of the challenges faced by high achieving or gifted students, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices.
Candidate must possess strong research skills and be able to communicate both enthusiasm for research and basic research methods.
Familiarity with literature and practice concerning equity, diversity, and inclusion in the higher education field.
Effective management and communication skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of relevant technologies.
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