Director of Early College Programs (KAMS-AMS)

Department
Enrollment Management

Job Posting Title
Director of Early College Programs (KAMS-AMS)

Job Description

The Director of Early College Programs is responsible for all aspects of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) and the Academy of Mathematics and Science (AMS) operations including: program leadership, budget, supervision of staff; responsible for student development, academic programs and curriculum development; student recruitment and student counseling; building support and rapport with all Academy stakeholders including students, parents, sending school districts, the state of Kansas, international partners and agents, future employers; and securing external support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree
• Three years of experience working in higher education or K-12 education/administration in Kansas
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in a related field including education, counseling, business, public administration, science, mathematics, or equivalent discipline

• Five or more years of progressive experience working in higher education or as an administrator in the K-12 setting in Kansas
• Understanding of recruitment and marketing techniques with both domestic and international student populations
• Demonstrated leadership skills including program development, professional staff supervision, and budgetary experience
• Familiarity with early college success organizations such as Kansas Gifted, Talented, and Creative, National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools, Coalition for Leaders of Advanced Student Success, & National Consortium of Early College Entrance Programs
• Proven success with grant writing or gifting opportunities
• Demonstrated experience working on curriculum development

APPOINTMENT DATE: June 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 28, 2023. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.

BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership for KAMS and AMS
• Supervise and review staff including KAMS/AMS Assistant Director for Student Services, the KAMS/AMS Financial Administrator, KAMS Coordinator for Marketing & Recruitment, KAMS/AMS Administrative Specialist, and the KAMS/AMS Graduate Assistant
• Provide appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Serve as guardian to all students in KAMS and AMS
• Rotate “on-call” duties including escorting students to any appointment where a guardian is required including emergency appointments with High Plains Mental Health, University and City Police, Hays Medical Center, Pharmacies, and other health related appointments
• Develop and facilitate international partnerships involving student recruitment, study abroad, student exchange, and research collaboration
• Lead international recruitment initiatives
• Provide leadership on issues related with early college programs within key organizations like Kansas Gifted, Talented, and Creative, National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools, Coalition for Leaders of Advanced Student Success, & National Consortium of Early College Entrance Programs
• Oversee scholarship programs
• Develop the yearly Colloquia plan and the fall Junior Research Seminar course with help of the Assistant Director
• Provide liaison with Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas State Department of Education, Kansas State High School Activities Association, Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, Hays High School, and other government agencies
• Gain external support through grants and gifting opportunities
• Oversee student disciplinary hearing officer on KAMS and AMS specific discipline issues
• Serve on the KAMS/AMS Behavioral Intervention Team (KAMS/AMS BIT)
• Developing, monitoring and coordinating the KAMS and AMS curriculum:
  • Work with faculty, staff, and deans on curriculum issues
  • Work with academic departments to schedule courses
  • Facilitating the development of new courses and course materials
  • Develop and implement KAMS Summer STEM Summit
  • Responsible for implementation of procedures and policies as they relate to academic affairs
• Responsible for organizing KAMS and AMS completion ceremony
• Approval of graduation requirements in conjunction with Assistant Directors
• Organize and arrange for students to participate in academic, social, and scholastic competitions.
• Collaborate with the university organizations and departments for student development opportunities
• Provide leadership in the direction for policy development
• Support and consult with Residential Life staff
• Assist with issues regarding student life, student programming designed to enhance student learning and development, student housing and the physical environment
• Lead seminars to address KAMS and AMS students’ needs on an as-needed basis
• Maintaining and updating the KAMS and AMS Student-Parent Handbook
• Work within the enrollment management structure of FHSU
• Other duties as assigned

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS . Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Dr. Dennis King
Email: dking@fhsu.edu
Phone: 785-628-4276

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

For more information about KAMS and AMS, please visit: https://www.fhsu.edu/kams and https://www.fhsu.edu/ams

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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