Director of Special Programs

Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/4

Salary Range: $75,328- $89,763

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Director of Special Programs will lead the inclusive lifecycle management, oversight, budget management, and strategic direction of undergraduate programs, but not limited to,
DC-UP Scholars, transfers and first-year students, Gallup Strengths, and other student populations. Responsibilities include improving recruitment, retention, learning and talent development, and design innovative and transformative models, and facilitating the implementation of integrated learning through shared curricular and non-curricular experiences at local levels. Additional responsibilities are assisting in cultivating and managing partnerships with local high schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees marketing, planning, and recruitment processes and functions of all special programs in the Office of Student Success.
• Plans, manages, coordinates, and implements the administration lifecycle, curriculum development, and programming of the Special Program Department that includes formulating program budget.
• Assists the Assistant Vice President by collecting and analyzing cluster data to drive informed decision-making.
• Supervises, directs, and manages staff and teams. Develop and manage work schedules. Responsible for recruiting, employee training, and professional development needs.
• Compiles budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Conducts internal evaluations of program administrative functions to ensure overall compliance, UDC goals are met, and develop new program strategies to effectively enhance the undergraduate student experience.
• Collaborate with various on-campus stakeholders for various programs and initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Office of Admissions to conduct site visits at local high schools.
• Ensures that all students and all university employees are strengthened through development and coaching to improve performances in accordance with the Gallup.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Other Duties

• Coordinate programmatic data collection, prepares reports, and monitors progress of student programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Counseling, Higher Education and/or related field of study.
• 3-5 years’ experience providing leadership and supervisions.
• At least 2-years of progressive technical work experience to plan and coordinate events, formulate budgets, and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience working with underrepresented student populations.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .