Honors Program Assistant Director Job Omaha area,Nebraska USA,Education / Teaching

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Honors Program Assistant Director

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Job Title

Honors Program Assistant Director

Job Grade

AS25S

Division

Academic Affairs

College/Dept

Programs

Department

University Honors

Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information

$79,000

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The Honors Program Assistant Director supports the operations of the University Honors Program under the Director. This position will include teaching in Honors each semester, possibly offering general education Honors versions of relevant classes as well as specially developed interdisciplinary seminars within the position holder’s field of expertise. That field must include instruction within disciplines in or across the colleges of Arts and Sciences and/or Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.

The teaching needs to be tailored to this group of students and requires innovative pedagogical engagement. (50% of role)

The Honors Program Assistant Director will provide professional academic advising for Honors students, including assisting in the development of academic planning for students in all Honors pathways. The Assistant Director will monitor and assist in advising or directing students engaged in certain activities, such as internships or FUSE, and accordingly develop procedures and materials for students engaged in such areas. The Assistant Director will monitor retention and graduation rates, providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional guidance in overseeing re-enrollment and student progress to graduation, fostering student success, persistence and engagement while supporting students in their academic journeys.

The Honors Program Assistant Director will thus need meticulous attention to detail and…