The Academic Affairs division of the Provost’s office is accepting on-line applications for a part-time Assistant Director of General Education (Potsdam Pathways) who will report to the Director of General Education. The Assistant Director will contribute to the development, implementation, and sustenance of our innovative general education program, Potsdam Pathways, slated to begin in Fall 2020. The Assistant Director will take the lead in monitoring program logistics, developing processes, and organizing day-to-day operations of the Pathways office. The Assistant Director is involved with all aspects of program operations and oversight, including course and student scheduling; communications to faculty, staff, and students; first-year student success initiatives; and program assessment of student learning outcomes.
The ideal candidate for this position is a reliable multi-tasker who is able to take initiative in directing one’s own work and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines. Assistant Director will perform the following: serve as a liaison with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in support of Pathways development, delivery, and outcome evaluation; monitor Pathways offerings and recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies to expand or reduce program offerings; prepare analytical and statistical reports for program leadership; serve as resource expert to faculty regarding program policies and procedures; manage updates of Pathways web and print materials; assist program leadership, staff, and faculty with course development and approval process; assists with Pathways assessment initiatives; develop and maintain records and resources for use by program leadership and faculty including schedules, syllabi, and other information required for reporting to internal and external stakeholders; work with Pathways director to plan and implement first-year student success initiatives; and may supervise office operations and/or department budget.
To review required and preferred qualifications and/or apply, visit employment.potsdam.edu, job posting No. U-00368. Position is open until filled.