Assistant Director - Undergraduate Research

Job Title : Assistant Director - Undergraduate Research

Location : Albany State Rec. Location

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 291515

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of CTSE assists with oversight of student transformational and experiential learning opportunities.The AD will support the Executive Director of the Transformational Student Experience Programs.The overarching goal of the AD is to develop relationships across campus and in the community to support experiential learning and transformational student experiences with the following responsibilities : coordinate the undergraduate research program courses and the annual symposiums; promote globalization inclusion in faculty research and general education courses; support study abroad and study away opportunities with the Office of International Education; coordinate other global learning programs, including international internships and fellowships-Fulbright; assist in developing materials and reports, including presentations; assist with writing extramural funding proposals to enhance sustainability; develop and maintain collaborative relationships between all programs that support undergraduate research; international education and honors program. The overarching goal of the AD is to develop relationships across campus and in community to support experiential learning and transformational student experiences.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Job Duties of the Assistant Director (AD) : Work with the Executive Director to oversee the development and delivery of programming to enhance experiential learning, particularly :

• Coordinate the daily undergraduate research operations, including overseeing undergraduate research proposal applications, orientation, communications with students and faculty researchers / mentors on all approval in SmartSheet.
• Oversee and manage undergraduate research data in SmartSheet.
• Coordinate with Honors Program on the activities of student-mentors and bi-weekly approvals for pay.
• Promote globalization of faculty teaching / research and general education courses including support of faculty curriculum internationalization, international internship, fellowships (ex : Fulbright) and support abroad / study away with the Office of International Education.
• Assist in developing materials and reports, including presentations.
• Assist with writing external funding proposals to enhance sustainability.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships between all programs that support undergraduate research, international education, and honors program.
• Assist in any other related activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Unofficial transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have :

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.