Director of Access, Success, and Belonging

Job ID: 268521
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

College/Department Information

Purpose: Access, Success, and Belonging helps units campus-wide foster practices that optimize the contributions of groups and individuals by supporting the engagement and development of all faculty, staff, students and patients.

Mission: AU's Institutional Access, Success, & Belonging aims to provide strategic direction and guidance to the university community. In addition, ASB strives to provide institutional leadership focused on enhancing and maintaining belonging and success in learning, teaching, research and service at the Augusta University.

Vision Statement: Access, Success, and Belonging will build, align and coordinate efforts as a strategic approach that contributes to organizational goals and business performance. In addition, ASB aspires to create a campus climate that affirms an array of experiences, fosters value and respect of all community members, and celebrates unity.

Job Summary

The Director of Access, Success, and Belonging (ASB) is a key leadership role reporting to the Associate Vice President of ASB. This position works to advance Belonging throughout the Augusta University community by managing the Office of Institutional Access, Success, and Belonging and serving as a resource to students, faculty, staff, institutional leadership, alums, and external stakeholders. The Director of ASB will work closely with our university resource groups, community partners, and colleagues across campus to deliver services and resources that foster human connection and community among faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the AVP to provide vision and direction to Belonging Champions across campus to carry out their essential functions within their respective units.
• Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive grant applications focused on fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data, articulate impactful narratives, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of funding requirements and industry best practices to secure grants that support community engagement initiatives.
• Design, implement, and support existing and new pathway programs that provide meaningful opportunities for community members to engage with our institution actively.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness. Continuously assess and refine pathway initiatives, ensuring inclusivity, accessibility, and alignment with community needs.
• Provide consultation and expertise to students, staff, faculty, or administrative/academic units experiencing concerns related to belonging in concert with Human Resources.
• Represent the Office at campus and community events and provide administrative support for campus-wide Belonging efforts.
• Direct and manage the Office operations and co-chair the comprehensive and representative council of university leaders to enhance institutional belonging within each college and division to advance a campus climate in which all students, faculty, administrators, and staff are welcomed, respected, valued, and supported.
• Provide strategic guidance for campus and unit/college level office to develop and implement Belonging initiatives. Providing unit and college-level support with annual review and progress reporting. Coordinating efforts among the colleges/units across campus to increase efficiency, efficacy, and impact.
• Develop and provide culturally inclusive educational opportunities based on research, literature, and best practices.
• This is a supervisory role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in Belonging and/or Learning and Workforce Development or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education or applicable field and 5 years of experience in Belonging, Learning, and Development work-related work.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience with crisis management, strategic planning, supervision, student services, and fiscal planning.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to collaborate closely with students, faculty, staff, and senior administrators in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Facilities, along with other senior leadership across campus.

KNOWLEDGE

Proven success in working collaboratively in developing the co-curricular learning experience and developing institutional partnerships focused on improving the quality of life for the broad-based student constituency.

Record of success in building strategic coalitions and serving as a connector across organizational and cultural boundaries.

SKILLS

Strong verbal communication skills to lead presentations and group discussions, assist with public relations, and foster interpersonal relationships.

Excellent management, human relations, and problem-solving skills while demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of student development theory and current trends in student affairs in higher education.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Grade: 23

Salary: $69,398 - $85,000

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 2/9/24 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365


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