Assistant Director Undergraduate Programs; Adam Smith Center Academic Freedom

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The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs for the bachelor s in business & government leadership (BBGL) Program at FIU s Adam Smith Center for Academic Freedom (ASC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success and well-being of enrolled students. This position requires administrative, advisory, strategic planning, supervisory and entrepreneurial skills to create the best possible experience for all stakeholders. Oversees the implementation of the overall academic and extracurricular program.

The Assistant Director reports to ASC s Associate Director for Degree Programs and works closely with students, faculty, and staff to maintain a first-class academic curriculum and highly rated student experience.

• Oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all student services for the BBGL program. Manages matriculation, orientation, registration, networking/professional development events, graduation and student activities and extracurricular events throughout the year. Serves as the first point of contact for all student questions and concerns, referring matters as appropriate to the Associate Director and FIU student resources and support services.
• Oversees content for BBGL social media accounts and creates strategies for maximum social media impact. Remains current on student affairs and student services best practices. Directs and manages student-facing staff. Manages the hiring process for direct reports. Develops, implements and assesses student retention strategies. Provides degree audit reports each term to the Associate Director to monitor each student s progress towards the BBGL degree.
• Consults immediately with the Associate Director when students fail to maintain SAP. Works with ASC and FIU officials to determine whether students may continue in the program based on academic performance. Oversees and participates in advising for all BBGL degree students, ensuring the highest quality support and highest levels of student satisfaction. Serves as the point-person for academic and social misconduct allegations, managing or referring cases consistent with university and ASC policies.
  
  Manages all instructional scheduling and faculty teaching.
• Ensures course offerings listed for students (including non-ASC listed courses) are up-to-date. Assists the Associate Director with faculty support and faculty issues as they arise. Creates data-informed reports at the conclusion of each academic year and provides necessary information for university and state data reporting as required. Conducts student satisfaction surveys at least twice each academic year, resulting in formal data-driven recommendations in order to enhance programming, address deficiencies, and ensure rules compliance.
  
  Prepares and manages budgets for the program, conducting end-of-year financial analyses and ensuring accuracy in procurement and accounting functions. Leads the Admissions team for the BBGL program, determining student eligibility to enroll (including transfer applications).
• Serves as a liaison for the BBGL program within the university and to external organizations and individuals. Coordinates with FIU offices, departments, schools and faculty members to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the certificate program. Manages ASC s Certificate in Leadership and Public Policy in the Free Market. Ensures appropriate courses are available for students to complete the certificate.
  
  Manages all student inquiries and requests with respect to the certificate program.
• Creates and manages experiential opportunities for undergraduate students. Manages all funding, logistics, travel arrangements, and necessary approvals. Assists with select recruiting activities, which may require occasional local, domestic, and international travel. Works closely with the Associate Director and ASC staff to continually update and verify the accuracy of ASC s webpage and related social media regarding the BBGL.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that…