Program Director

Department Name

School of Transborder Studies

Job Description

The Director of the Arizona State University (ASU) College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholars grant in the School of Transborder Studies will provide leadership in the implementation, coordination, and continual improvement of the ASU CAMP Scholars Project by state, federal, grant regulations, and ASU policies and procedures. This is a grant funded position. Continuance of the position is subject to renewal of funding.

ASU CAMP, established in 2016, is a federally funded college access and retention program for first-year students with a migrant seasonal farmworker (MSFW) background at ASU. The activities of the Project include: outreach and recruitment; FAFSA, college, and scholarship application assistance; scholarships, financial literacy classes, and financial aid counseling; transitional orientation programing; academic advising, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and educational programming; a STEM major support initiative; peer coaching, academic mentoring, internship, and community service placements; cultural activities, leadership training and family engagement activities. We are currently in year three of a five-year grant cycle.

The Director will execute the ASU CAMP mission of providing holistic educational and support services to eligible MSFW students in a comprehensive, responsive, and sustainable manner. The Director will build and nurture relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance and advocate for CAMP Scholars. The Director will ensure compliance with federal and university statutory and regulatory requirements and conditions of the grant award.

The successful candidate will have a mindset focused on innovation, data-driven decision-making, and cultural responsiveness while providing the vision to address changing social, educational, demographic, and financial factors impacting CAMP Scholars' service delivery.

Job Description

The Director of the Arizona State University (ASU) College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholars grant in the School of Transborder Studies will provide leadership in the implementation, coordination, and continual improvement of the ASU CAMP Scholars Project by state, federal, grant regulations, and ASU policies and procedures. This is a grant funded position. Continuance of the position is subject to renewal of funding.

ASU CAMP, established in 2016, is a federally funded college access and retention program for first-year students with a migrant seasonal farmworker (MSFW) background at ASU. The activities of the Project include: outreach and recruitment; FAFSA, college, and scholarship application assistance; scholarships, financial literacy classes, and financial aid counseling; transitional orientation programing; academic advising, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and educational programming; a STEM major support initiative; peer coaching, academic mentoring, internship, and community service placements; cultural activities, leadership training and family engagement activities. We are currently in year three of a five-year grant cycle.

The Director will execute the ASU CAMP mission of providing holistic educational and support services to eligible MSFW students in a comprehensive, responsive, and sustainable manner. The Director will build and nurture relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance and advocate for CAMP Scholars. The Director will ensure compliance with federal and university statutory and regulatory requirements and conditions of the grant award.

The successful candidate will have a mindset focused on innovation, data-driven decision-making, and cultural responsiveness while providing the vision to address changing social, educational, demographic, and financial factors impacting CAMP Scholars' service delivery.

Requisition ID

101904BR

Working Environment

• Activities are generally performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse associated with the daily use of a desktop computer.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Works under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

• Local travel and occasional out-of-state travel for meetings with stakeholders and conferences are required to enhance the program's success.

• Hybrid remote work will be considered upon completion of the training period. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND eight (8) years of related administrative experience, which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Twelve (12) years of related administrative experience, which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

The School of Transborder Studies promotes academic excellence and social change by developing cutting-edge interdisciplinary knowledge regarding the populations of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands and beyond. Our aim is to affect social change by developing and nurturing integrated transborder scholarship and teaching, leading to more prosperous and sustainable transborder communities. We strive to affect transborder policy and social practice to promote individual, group, and regional prosperity in a globalized world. Visit http://sts.asu.edu/ to learn more about the School of Transborder Studies.

Category

04

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Graduate degree (doctorate preferred) in a relevant field with at least five (5) years of supervisory experience in a university setting.

• Evidence of effective communication skills including public speaking, in English and Spanish.

• Bilingual: English/Spanish - read, write, speak.

• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, underserved, or MSFW students and fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

• Experience with meeting objectives of a grant and maintaining compliance with federal and university statutory and regulatory requirements and conditions of the grant award.

• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing culturally responsive programs in higher education.

• Evidence of project management skills, including event coordination, priority setting, budgeting, communication, and data analysis.

• Experience in leading a team, represent the team at University and community wide events, foster effective working relationships, and remain composed under pressure.

• Experience in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and anticipate program needs.

• Demonstrated knowledge with ASU administrative processes and policies and navigating institutional barriers at a large institution while adhering to FERPA guidelines.

• Experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• By date of employment, have a valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and commitment to travel to target area.

Close Date

26-June-2024

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Essential Duties

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish to perform essential duties.

• Provide leadership and strategic planning for the ASU CAMP Project to ensure program delivery meets all grant objectives and complies with federal and university statutory and regulatory requirements and conditions of the grant award.

• Review and approve ASU CAMP activities and outreach programming by professional and student staff to adhere to the grant policies and objectives.

• Direct the delivery of grant-defined tailored services promoting STEM achievement and research internship readiness using the framework of self-regulated learning.

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with university leadership and critical internal and external stakeholders to support the CAMP mission and deliver appropriate student services to applicants and enrolled CAMP students.

• Travel throughout Arizona, occasional overnight stays, occasional work during evening and weekend hours.

• Create systems and monitor projects and programming supporting program outcomes, internal procedures, student engagement, and participant retention and completion.

• Maintain the program's database and ensure the accuracy of records of the grant's progress toward achieving its objectives for completion of Annual Performance Reports and other data reports as requested by the Department of Education.

• Manage and monitor grant budget expenditures; review documentation for accuracy and compliance; maintain and reconcile budget; and advise and determine which expenditures are within the budget guidelines. Organize the grant's budget monthly reconciliation financial reports; analyze, summarize, and interpret information; and create Principal Investigator expenditure reports.

• Hire, train, and supervise professional staff and provide individual coaching and professional development tools to execute job responsibilities. Provide support to staff in the supervision of student workers.

• Work closely and provides input to the grant writer for the next funding cycle.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Salary Range

$73,000 - $80,000 per year (commensurate with education and experience)

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.

Job Family

Business Operations