*Note: The role of Assistant Director shifted upon the arrival of a new program director in March 2023. This description reflects those changes, most of which is a continuation of interim director responsibilities.
- Provide academic and administrative leadership to an 1800-student Honors Program, overseeing all aspects of curricular development, admissions, staff supervision, and faculty coordination.
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with various campus partners, promoting collaboration and enhancing program visibility and impact.
- Collaborate with a diverse team of 70 faculty members, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment conducive to student growth and development.
- Supervise a team of sixteen undergraduate student employees. Act in a supervisory capacity to three professional admin staff.
- Ensure consistency and clarity in all communications, avoiding jargon and using language easily understood by stakeholders from different backgrounds.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills, effectively managing and resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive and productive work environment.
- Collaborate with the Admissions Office of the University to participate in larger events and initiatives, maximizing the program's visibility and reach.
- Recruit prospective students to enhance the diversity of the University Honors Program through targeted outreach and engagement initiatives.
- Organize and facilitate admission events and informational tours, both in-person and virtually, to provide prospective students with a comprehensive understanding of the program.
- Create visually appealing and informative marketing, effectively showcasing the unique features and benefits of the University Honors Program. This includes the program website, an inaugural annual report/magazine, various recruitment literature, and internal/external guides for program processes.
- Coordinate the admissions processes, including determining admissions criteria, training faculty members to evaluate applications, monitoring admit/deny rates, and communicating with admitted students.
- Analyze admissions reports to identify areas of improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance the effectiveness of the admissions process.
- Evaluate new course curricular proposals, making revisions as necessary to ensure they meet the program's standards and objectives.
- Design and maintain a common Learning Management System (LMS) shell used program-wide, establishing a consistent program brand and providing students with cohesive learning experiences.
- Review faculty courses and syllabi, evaluating their alignment with program objectives and providing feedback for improvement.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for Honors faculty, organizing workshops and seminars to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge.
- Schedule approximately 200 seminars per acdemic year, analyzing enrollment trends to determine programmatic needs and ensure optimal student participation.