Athens State Teach Assistant Director, Part-Time, Up To 19 Hours Per Week

Position Information

Department/College College of Education Position Title Athens State TEACH Assistant Director, Part-time, up to 19 hours per week Job Category Staff Posting Number 00450 FLSA Non-Exempt Full or Part Time Part-Time Other Temporary If Temporary, number of months

Position Summary Information

Duties

The Assistant Director will support the Athens State TEACH Director with administrative oversight of the program. This position is responsible for managing a grant budget and ensuring compliance with state educator preparation and teacher certification standards and programmatic licensure requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the annual budget and ensure budget process and expenditure compliance

• Write and submit budget reports to regulatory agencies

• Oversee Athens State TEACH grants, scholarships, and stipends

• Analyze, interpret, and provide response to regulations and policy related to educator licensure, certification, and accreditation requirements for organizational compliance

• Maintain records of relevant data related to the program's regulatory compliance

• Provide support to resolve student issues related to credentialing

• Serve as the liaison to the Athens State University field experience office and the certification officer

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution; Master's preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of experience at a university, preferably in a College of Education

• Knowledge of regional and/or disciplinary accreditation standards and reporting

• Experience with budget management and strategic planning

• Willing to participate in innovative teacher education projects

• Interested in the professional and personal growth and career development of students

• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work as a team when supporting new initiatives and partnerships with local public schools, community colleges, and across the University

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need

• Ability to proactively work towards building cooperative and collaborative relationships with P-12 partners and university peers

• Possess a strong sense of customer service

• Ability to proactively engage in problem solving

• Ability to work independently

Salary Schedule

Salary Band: N130- $14.71- $18.39 per hour, up to 19 hours per week

To view salary schedules visit: https://www.athens.edu/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Posting Detail Information

University Information

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society's "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

EEO Statement

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.

Background Check Statement

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.

Additional Information

Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

For assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at 256-216-3333 or email us at employment@athens.edu.