Honors Program Assistant Director

The Honors Program Assistant Director supports the operations of the University Honors Program under the Director. This position will include teaching in Honors each semester, possibly offering general education Honors versions of relevant classes as well as specially developed interdisciplinary seminars within the position holders field of expertise. That field must include instruction within disciplines in or across the colleges of Arts and Sciences and/or Communication, Fine Arts, and Media. The teaching needs to be tailored to this group of students and requires innovative pedagogical engagement. The Honors Program Assistant Director will provide professional academic advising for Honors students, including assisting in the development of academic planning for students in all Honors pathways. The Assistant Director will monitor and assist in advising or directing students engaged in certain activities, such as internships or FUSE, and accordingly develop procedures and materials for students engaged in such areas. The Assistant Director will monitor retention and graduation rates, providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional guidance in overseeing re-enrollment and student progress to graduation, fostering student success, persistence and engagement while supporting students in their academic journeys. The Honors Program Assistant Director will thus need meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills; the person in this role uses good judgement and professionalism in sharing general information and giving directions as necessary. It is important that the candidate work efficiently and with a level of self-sufficiency. In this public-facing role, the Assistant Director may offer prospective students personalized guidance through recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluation, as well as promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO general education curriculum. Positive contributions to planning and attendance at events are expected. The Honors Program Assistant Director is an important support role to the Director and the Program. The Assistant Director may be responsible for a wide range of crucial administrative tasks, including but not limited to overseeing correspondence, managing reimbursements, handling student employment matters, monitoring and responding to departmental phone and email accounts, and coordinating facilities as the front line face of Honors for students, faculty, staff and the general public. These responsibilities are fundamental to the smooth operation of the program, and may include other duties, as needed.