Director of AT&T Summer Bridge

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma, OK

ID: 7110040 (Ref.No. ta222300)
Posted: September 8, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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The summer bridge program is a pillar of the Diversity and Inclusion program. Summer Bridge is an academic success program that annually enrolls a new cohort of 50 students that through the admissions process are invited to participate in the Gallogly College of Engineering pre-engineering summer bridge program. The Summer Bridge program focuses on supporting the personal and academic development and achievement of students in the Gallogly College of Engineering, especially women and students from historically marginalized communities. The summer bridge director will work collaboratively with GCoe staff, the Deans office, the Math Department, University College Advising Office, Housing and Food Services, and other departments on campus. Tasks include recruiting incoming first year students, especially women and students from historically marginalized communities; assigning students in their summer bridge math courses, selecting and training collaborative camp counselors, designing and teaching a 4-week Skills for Success seminar series, creating opportunities for the students to connect with faculty outside the classroom and managing other summer bridge programming. To increase retention, during the academic year the director plans team building and community development events, and develops and delivers the program content for meetings/presentations. Additionally, the director provides advising and counseling to the summer bridge students. The director serves as an advocate for students in the academic review process and makes appropriate referrals to college and campus services as necessary. The director gathers information and data to complete program reports. The director makes presentations, develops relationships, and distributes information to internal and external audiences. The director of summer bridge works towards successfully achieving our diversity and inclusion program goals with the diversity and inclusion team.

Job Requirements

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Required Education: Bachelor’s degree, AND:

12 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months experience.

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff
Able to do assessment and evaluation of program effectiveness, including basic data analysis
Resourceful, highly organized, willing to take initiative
Understanding of multicultural issues with an ability to handle cross-cultural communications with ease
Communication skills that include presentations, written, verbal, and interpersonal
Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
Ability to develop and follow a budget
Self motivated

Certifications:

Valid driver’s license required to transport groups to events and activities as required

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Must be able to climb, crouch, pull, push, reach, stand, engage in repetitive motions, grasp, move, communicate, speak, hear and see, including color, depth perception and clarity.
Ability to lift objects up to 30lbs

Departmental Preferences:

Initiatives focusing on historically marginalized communities, women, first-generation college students
Broad based understanding of working within a university setting

Supervision: GA - 1 UGAs - 12 - 15 Students - 2 - 3

Special Instructions:

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Diversity Statement

The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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