#107-21 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications will be received no later than August 26, 2021 (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10).

(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The University of Guam seeks an executive who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multi-cultural institution of higher education in the Pacific.

The University of Guam has an active press dedicated to publishing research and writing about Guam and Micronesia. A variety of publishing opportunities are available to UOG faculty, employees, students and members of the communities we serve through the University of Guam Press.

The Associate Director, Global Learning and Engagement (GLE) supports the Director of Global Learning and Engagement in providing profitable, entrepreneurial, market-driven, and outcome-based in extending the University’s educational resources and enhancing its responsiveness to our community and the Asia Pacific region consistent with the mission, strategic initiatives, accreditation standards, autonomy and academic freedom. The Associate Director leads the coordination efforts for GLE’s professional development, personal enrichment and community training programs, as well as coordination of various professional, outreach, and grant programs. Together with the Director, the Associate Director assists in defining, clarifying, and delivering profitable strategic initiatives related to market growth and development, innovative lifelong learning, collaborative educational public/private partnerships, and market-based program development. The Associate Director leads a staff upwards of 6 and administers programs and services with gross revenues of $1 million (M). Direct reports are the Administrative Aide, Program Assistants, Outreach Coordinators, and Extension Associate.

CHARACTER OF DUTIES:

Primary duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

·  In consultation with the Director, develop GLE business plans to meet strategic, market share, and financial goals through an appropriate mix of commercially offered professional development, personal enrichment and community services training programs, and externally funded educational outreach programs;

·  Coordinate operations that ensures a net revenue stream to the University while facilitating quality and academic excellence and the growth and sustainability of the unit;

·  In collaboration with the Director, effectively interact with stakeholders to create and implement action plans that respond to local, regional, and international needs within a higher education framework and develop appropriate program requirements based on market needs assessments;

·  Expand and deliver accessible, quality, and market-sensitive training, personal enrichment, and professional development programs to the community and region;

·  Facilitate, deliver, and support approved out or the regular semester time frame and off-island academic credit courses and programs;

·  Foster collaborative and commercial relationships and partnerships with industry and government;

·  Assist the Director in the preparation and delivery of the unit’s budget;

·  Recruit, develop, motivate, and manage a professional, customer-oriented staff, adjunct faculty, and independent contractors;

·  Efficiently allocate resources to high-value, high-demand programs;

·  Monitor and assure compliance with all relevant external and internal rules, policies, and procedures;

·  Manage the process of successfully developing, designing, and implementing new international programs; needs assessments and feasibility studies;

·  In collaboration with the Director, support the vision for and the initiation of pilot income generation programs that lead to expanded opportunities for faculty and staff;

·  Evaluate and develop administrative processes to improve GLE work flow and efficiency;

·  Coordinate proctoring activities including scheduling and staffing;

·  Provide grant management for GLE, including identifying grant funding opportunities; writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals; and maintain records of all grants;

·  Assist in event planning and management for the University’s events; and

·  Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

·  Master’s degree from a U.S. accredited college/university or foreign equivalent with two (2) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in two or more of the following areas: a) demonstrated entrepreneurial business success; b) professional development, personal enrichment or community programs; c) profitable management of similar operations; d) marketing and/or management of successful, commercial, public and for-profit enterprise; e) events management both virtual and in-person.

Preferred:

·  Successful, relevant experience and personal networks on Guam and the Pacific Islands and in the Asia-Pacific region;

·  Accomplishments in securing grants and contracts, building shared agendas, and negotiating strategic partnerships; and

·  Project and outreach program management, contact administration communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants for University of Guam administrator positions must complete an online job application through the UOG online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com.  Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:

(1) Letter of application that describes candidate’s qualifications

(2) Curriculum vitae

(3) Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application.  Enter each reference by clicking on the “Add References Entry” button.  Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference.  A system automated email will be sent to each reference’s email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Mr. Carlos Taitano, Search Committee Chair, ctaitano@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.

Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment.  Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence.  Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.

WORK ELIGIBILITY:

Submission of completed job applications authorizes the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment.  All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines.  In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job related sources from legal liability for the information provided.

Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report.  Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action.

Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request.

Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law.

The University of Guam is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in reference to the provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assistance in EEO/ADA matters and inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the University’s Director, EEO and Title IX/ADA Coordinator, located at the EEO/ADA and Title IX Office, Dorm II, Iya Hami Hall, Room 106, Telephone No. (671) 735-2244; TTY (671) 735-2243; or to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).