Assistant Director of the Leadership Foundry

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Dahlonega

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Assistant Director of the Leadership Foundry. The Assistant Director of the Leadership Foundry will work collaboratively with the Interim Director and stakeholders across the institution to design, implement, align, and improve leadership assessments. This position will play a key role in developing and overseeing the tracking and recording of activities around leadership including academic coursework, experiential leadership opportunities, leadership development through student involvement, etc. The AD will also support developing Leadership Foundry programming. Finally, the position will also support and be involved with research related to the Leadership Foundry. This position reports to the Interim Director of the Leadership Foundry, housed within the Ascend Centers. 

• Develop and maintain a university-wide framework for assessing leadership competencies in alignment with institutional mission, strategic priorities, and recognized leadership frameworks. Design and administer surveys, rubrics, self-assessments, etc. 
• Identify and develop systems to record student progress and participation in leadership development. Leverage data to inform and assess leadership activities with the goal of increased student impact and engagement. 
• Collect, integrate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports and dashboards to inform internal and external stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with Director to identify opportunities to evaluate leadership development effectiveness, enhance leadership development programming, and recommend evidence-based improvements to leadership development. 
• Support documentation and assessments related to applying for and maintaining the Carnegie Classification in Leadership for Public Purpose. 
• Collects, synthesizes, and reports all student leadership data to assess achievement of student learning outcomes, engagement, satisfaction, and career outcomes. 
• Collaborates with Director on semester reports on the status of the program, including student progress, participation, etc., to inform senior leadership's decision making with regard to leadership programming. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in using: Banner, Degree Works, & Qualtrics.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• High ethical standards and ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including service providers, vendors, students, faculty and staff. 

• Master's degree required; Preference for applicants with coursework in organizational leadership, educational research, etc.
• Five (5) years experience in assessments, institutional effectiveness, higher education administration, or a related area.
• Experience communicating assessment findings. 

Minimum Starting Salary $63,303.

• Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

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