Director of Honors

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Director of Honors

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
Honors Curriculum Programs

Job Summary

• The Director of Honors will be responsible for developing an innovative and intellectually challenging Honors program while wearing the hat of the Honda Challenge captain as well as major tasks that will include coordinating the Honors convocation and serving on the Graduation committee.
• The Director of Honors will also be responsible for the development, planning, and recruitment of students for the Honors program, advising honor students who have not declared a major, and monitoring Honor students’ progress toward completion of Honor requirements for graduation and Honors eligibility.
• Additionally, the Director of Honors is responsible for the program budget and providing supervisory oversight for the Administrative Assistant and student workers that are assigned to the Department.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Develops and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, internal; controls for assigned program areas,
• Understands trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to this position,
• Plans, organizes, and directs the operations of a comprehensive Honors Program,
• Prepares and administer budgets; allocates limited resources in a cost effective manner, secures alternative sources of funding as appropriate such as grants and other relevant sources,
• Monitors, evaluates, and modifies services and procedures to enhance the educational effectiveness of the Honors program and the capacity to meet student needs,
• Have a strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community,
• Develops innovative programs and services to meet the diverse needs and interests of the University and community,
• Prepares comprehensive narrative and statistical reports including management and analysis of data,
• Represents the University and the program in meetings with various educational, business, professional regulatory, and legislative organizations,
• Collaborates in the recruitment of new Honors professors and assists Honors professors in understanding Program policies and practices,
• Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondences, policies, procedures, and other written materials,
• Meets schedules and timelines and,
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions

• Provides leadership in orienting and advising Honors students, monitoring their adherence to basic requirements and their progress towards graduation, arranging interventions as needed,
• Communicates with internal and external communities about Honors Program activities, achievements, and opportunities,
• Supports marketing and recruitment efforts on campus and in high schools to recruit qualified students for Honors,
• Works with Admissions Office on the recruitment and admission of students into the Honors Program,
• Develops and implements plans to assess the effectiveness of the Honors Program,
• Fosters membership and participation in local, regional, and national Honors organizations, including the National Collegiate Honors Council,
• Coordinate co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that will nurture the talents and academic well-being of high achieving students and,
• Coordinates fundraising events/activities for the Honors Program

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Minimum of five years of administrative and teaching experience at a four college/university
• Record of engaging undergraduate students in innovative and enriching educational experiences

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S882

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
12/16/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA / ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
7. Teaching Philosophy
8. A Leadership Statement
9. A Diversity Statement

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