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Director, Pathways, Recruitment, and Transfer Access
Job Description
Position Number:
127786Title:
DirectorFunctional Title:
Director, Pathways, Recruitment, and Transfer AccessCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
USG-Shady Grove CenterCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Director, Pathways, Recruitment and Transfer Access (PRTA) will strategically oversee the development and on-going management of new initiatives including Pathways for students K-Jobs, the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) operations, and the expansion of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) recruitment efforts.
The Director will lead and deploy a large team supporting the planning and execution of programs, activities, and processes designed to create student pathway programming within USG’s industry clusters and hubs (STEM, Life Sciences and Health, Public Service, and Business). The Director will develop short-term and long-term strategies for operational success, and to ensure the best possible career-ready focused outcomes for students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Experience:
10 years in higher education administration, student services or student affairs in a college or university environment creating, planning, or implementing stakeholder programming, 5 years of which must be in a managerial capacity required.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Experience:
10 years in higher education administration, student services or student affairs in a college or university environment creating, planning, or implementing stakeholder programming, 5 years of which must be in a managerial capacity required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to manage a fast-paced, complex multi-institutional student services environment effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work with a variety of constituencies including USM institutions, community colleges and professional and community organizations in the USG service region.
- Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Skills in database development and management.
- Ability to work with diverse individuals on a variety of issues and to support an inclusive environment; ability to counsel, mediate, and facilitate in diverse communities.
This position is only open to current or former employees of the University of Maryland College Park/Universities at Shady Grove.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree with an emphasis on higher education, student affairs, workforce development, business management, or human resources preferred.
- Previous experience with program performance measurement tools.
Additional Information:
- Please note this position is only open to current University of Maryland, College Park/ The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) employees.
- This position is located in Rockville, MD.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Regional travel to partner institutions, employer sites, workforce and community events, and other meetings required. Limited travel to regional and national conferences is also required. Ability to work some evening and occasional Saturday hours also required.
Posting Date:
01/09/2023Closing Date:
01/23/2023Open Until Filled
NoDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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