Assistant director of talent educational opportunity

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as Assistant Director of Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Centers, and Nizhoni Academy, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Assistant Director, Student Life Experience.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice.
• Frequent travel to target sites in Northern Arizona is required.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director for Access Program, the Assistant Director has overall responsibility for the activities, programs, budget and operations of the TRIO Talent Search (TS), TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC), and Nizhoni Academy (NZ) programs.

The Assistant Director must be a collaborative leader, responsible for directing the staff in the development and delivery of programs and services designed specifically to achieve grant objectives and needs of TS/NZ/EOC service areas and participants.

Administration - 50%

• Plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and adapts all aspects of TS/NZ/EOC programs to ensure compliance with grant specifications, goals, and objectives.
• Ensures TS/NZ/EOC programs are administered in accordance with all pertinent state and federal guidelines, regulations, mandates, policies and procedures.
• Administers and manages federal program budget, monthly budget, and participant reports.
• Responsible for staff proficiency with organization and data management system for program evaluation and participant tracking.
• Responsible for writing TS/NZ/EOC grants, annual performance reports, annual budget proposals and other required reports to USDOE or other.
• Gathers statistics for grant writing, annual performance reports, and monthly progress summaries in support of TS/NZ/EOC programs.
• Provides statistical and narrative monthly reports to Access Director on program efforts.

Supervision - 35%

• Supervises TS & EOC Program Managers, as well as Administrative Services Assistant.
• Establishes operating procedures for TS/NZ/EOC program. Ensure procedures meet program goals.
• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, evaluation, and accountability processes of TS/NZ/EOC professional staff. Serves as backup in the event that student workers and/or NZ summer staff supervisor are not available.
• Manage and track key tasks & workloads across the program to ensure that they are assigned correctly, and the work is distributed evenly.
• Provide program content expertise, including delivering in-serve training and direct programming.
• Facilitates monthly meetings to advise direct reports in relation to risk management, budget management, institutional changes, and departmental updates.

Outreach - 10%

• Establishes cooperative agreements with colleges, high schools, government, and community agencies to facilitate participant recruitment, program maintenance and expansion.
• Oversees program online calendar, website, and social media sites in order to inform public of program events, engagement opportunities, etc.
• Establishes cooperative agreements with various NAU departments, institutional partners, and community agencies to facilitate program maintenance, expansion, and participant success.
• Represents the work unit on various committees, work groups and employee forums.
• Oversees creation and production of informational materials related to programs and services to ensure compliance with grant and university stipulations.

Other - 5%

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Education, Counseling or related area.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Counseling, Education, or Social Sciences field.
• Experience supervising paraprofessional, graduate, or professional staff.
• Knowledge of tribal and federal financial aid.
• Knowledge of TRIO programs.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and under-represented students.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of higher education law, including FERPA, Title IX, HIPAA, etc.
• Knowledge of federal and tribal financial aid.
• Knowledge of supervisor practices and principles.

Skills

• Experience developing, managing, and assessing student service programs.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Data & recordkeeping tools (Blumen, File Maker Pro and/or MS Access, etc), Creation Tools (Canva, Adobe Photoshop and/or MS Publisher, etc).
• Experience developing strong working relationships and collaborating with community stakeholders.

Abilities

• Effective written and oral communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Experience developing strong working relationships and collaborating with community stakeholders.
• Problem solving, organization, and analytical capabilities.

Driving Requirement

Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $62,996 - $67,806. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to terms of the Conditions of Professional Service. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

July 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at , , or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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