| Position Title: | Director of Flint Operations | |
| Location: | Flint | |
| Department: | 41300 - EIO Flint /Midland Admin | |
| Advertised Salary: | $77,000 - $85,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | At Will | |
| Summary of Position: | The Director of Flint Operations provides administrative leadership for the Extended and International Operations (EIO) activities in Genesee, Saginaw, and Lapeer, Michigan counties, including partner locations in the region. Responsible for the region's undergraduate and graduate credit degree programming and building relationships with the region's community colleges, businesses, associations, and chamber groups. Responsible for ensuring that the off-campus locations meet the needs of its students, faculty, and staff. Work with academic colleges to support faculty recruitment and are responsible for selecting, training, supervising, and mentoring individuals reporting to the position to deliver quality programming and positive student learning experiences. Collaborate with academic and administrative units to achieve strategic planning goals and identify and implement new programs and delivery sites. It may also be required as a resource in the area for non-credit activities. This position involves significant travel to various regional locations, including meetings, events, and other activities related to off-campus operations.
The anticipated start date for this position is October 2024. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Master’s degree in business, education, or a related field.
The requirements listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Five years of successful, full-time work experience with educational outreach activities in higher education and/or business and industry settings are required. Experience in supervision and strategic planning. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Carrying
- Moving
- Sitting
- Driving
- Lifting
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Professional work background in higher education administration or teaching preferred.
Experience building collaborative relationships resulting in new program development and excellent customer satisfaction.
A doctorate degree with a professional work background in higher education administration and teaching is preferred.
Experience as a team leader/project manager and demonstrated skill in using and implementing social networking applications to recruit and enroll students in higher education settings. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Serve as the primary, first-line leader of the regional delivery unit and sets the direction for credit programming, student recruitment and retention, and operations.
Actively represent the University within the region and act as the liaison with businesses, colleges, chamber organizations, and community organizations, building positive relationships to support and grow area programs.
Plan and schedule course offerings with input from University departments, faculty/advisors, and deans.
Assist with registration, faculty hiring, student complaint resolution, and other daily activities of EIO offices.
Collaborate with college advisors, counselors, faculty, department heads, and deans to support current programs and identify new potential program areas.
Assist with local market research and competitive analysis.
Conduct supervisory responsibilities for those directly or indirectly reporting to the director following University policies and applicable laws, including training and development, performance evaluations, and monitoring non-salaried employees' hours.
Collaborate with EIO team and various University departments for the successful offering of Ferris programs.
Responsible for the implementat
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