TrACE Project Director

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Position Information

Position Number 998146 Functional Title TrACE Project Director Position Type Administration - Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and ">Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The mission of the Division of Student Success is to work in partnership with the University community to deliver high quality services to facilitate the recruitment, retention and graduation of a diverse student population and strive to provide service, leadership, and transitional student support for UNCG. The Division of Student Success is committed to designing, implementing, and providing the services necessary to promote student success throughout the entire student life cycle from day one to diploma. This division includes the offices of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, University Advising, New Student Transitions & First Year Experience, Students First Office, Academic Achievement Center, TRiO Programs, UNCG Guarantee, GEAR UP UNCG, and the Multiliteracy Centers (Speaking Center, Writing Center, and Math Help Center).

Position Summary

The TrACE Project Director is part of the TrACE replication team at UNCG. The UNC System Transfer Accelerate Complete and Engage (UNC TrACE) initiative aims to fund, evaluate, and scale cost-effective strategies to help North Carolina Community College transfer students enrolled at a UNC institution complete their bachelor's degree. The responsibility for transfer student success is shared between the Division of Student Success and Enrollment Management and advising units across the university. TrACE has created a structure through which the Division of Student Success can support academic advising centers across campus in advising transfer students, particularly in their first year, when advising is most critical. This position will provide support to UNCG's efforts to improve the transfer student experience and partnerships with area Community Colleges.

This is a time-limited position funded through a grant from the UNC System Office's Student Success Innovation Lab.

The project director manages the daily operations of the TrACE initiative. This position is responsible for ensuring UNCG is following the research specifications as prescribed and for maintaining accurate records and research data. The program director will report to the Assistant Director for Transfer Initiatives and will supervise the TrACE Academic Advisor and Graduate Assistant.

In addition, they will:

● Oversee program's budget and daily administration including communication with campus stakeholders

● Enforce the data collection protocols associated with the study

● Contribute to and deliver training for the TrACE academic advisor and student workers

● Maintain relationships with academic units, specifically advising centers and faculty advisors

● Evaluate program services and make recommendations to improve program offerings

● Monitor academic progress and outcomes for TrACE program participants, design and implement strategies to improve academic performance and retention

● Provide monthly and semester reports to the UNC System Office

● Serve as a member of the UNCG TrACE project team and contribute to grant reports

● Collaborate with other UNC System TrACE Directors to support consistency in the replication project

● Manage the recruitment of prospective students into the TrACE program/study

● Committee membership to support the grant may be assigned

● Complete other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

● Master's degree in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree area's of consideration include: higher education administration, college student personnel, student development, or a closely related field of study, from a regionally accredited institution

● Demonstrated management and supervisory skills

● Budget oversight and planning experience

● Strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing transfer or non-traditional students

● Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, within a department, with faculty, staff, and other administrators.

● Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills

● Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of student activities.

● Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Excel, Student Information Systems; and an aptitude to learn new systems as needed.

● Understanding of academic advising best practices and models, experience serving as an academic advisor, interpreting degree requirements, and applying academic policy.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Valid NC Driver's License, this position may have to travel to statewide meetings that could require transporting students for the TrACE program to community colleges or the UNC System Office in Raleigh.

Preferred Qualifications

* Strong organization, project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
* Willingness to work select evenings and weekends, as necessary.
* Preferred knowledge of Banner and Starfish.
* 1 year or more years, Post-Master's degree, of directly related experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with education and experience Org #-Department Undergraduate Student Success - 13601 Job Open Date 01/03/2024 For Best Consideration Date 01/17/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Time Limited If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

6/30/2024

Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 40% Key Responsibility

Program Leadership and Oversight

Essential Tasks

● Ensure the adherence to the study protocols to facilitate the achievement of the TrACE program objectives.

● Establish and maintain rigorous quality control measures to monitor data collection, documentation, analysis, and reporting processes.

● Oversee program's budget and daily administration.

● Provide supervision and training to project staff to ensure they are well-informed about research protocols and procedures.

● Maintain detailed records of all research activities and prepare regular reports to document project progress and communicate findings to project stakeholders.

● Evaluate program services and make recommendations to improve program offerings.

● Monitor academic progress and outcomes for TrACE program participants, design and implement strategies to improve academic performance and retention.

● Provide monthly and semester reports to the UNC System Office

● Serve as a member of the UNCG TrACE project team and contribute to grant reports.

● Collaborate with other UNC System TrACE Directors to support consistency in the replication project.

Percentage Of Time 35% Key Responsibility

Transfer Transition Programming

Essential Tasks

● Develop and facilitate programs or workshops designed to support the successful transition of transfer students into the academic community. Address specific needs and challenges faced by transfer students.

● Facilitate activities that connect transfer students with campus resources, including academic support services, career counseling, and extracurricular opportunities. Ensure they are aware of and utilize available resources to enhance their educational experience.

● Assist with comprehensive academic advising services to transfer students, including assisting them in selecting appropriate courses, creating academic plans, and ensuring a seamless transition to the institution.

Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility

Transfer Student Advising

Essential Tasks

● Assist with comprehensive academic advising services to transfer students, including assisting them in selecting appropriate courses, creating academic plans, and ensuring a seamless transition to the institution. Assist in creating a roadmap to academic success.

● Support transcript evaluations from previous institutions to determine course equivalencies and transfer credits. Advise students on how their previous coursework aligns with their academic and career goals.

Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility

Collaboration with Campus Partners

Essential Tasks

● Establish and maintain relationships with academic units, specifically advising centers and faculty advisors.

● Manage the recruitment of prospective students into the TrACE program/study including coordination with other college offices.

● Work collaboratively with Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, Career & Professional Development, New Students Transition & First Year Experience (NST&FYE), and Academic Achievement Center among other units in Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - O, Inside - C, Overtime - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

(Open Ended Question)