Job Description

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position is located in Rockville, MD at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG).

We have a dynamic opportunity available for an Assistant Director ACES Programs. Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) is a partnership between the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), and Montgomery College (MC) to increase baccalaureate degree attainment and career-readiness among underrepresented students, especially African American and Hispanic youth. This program currently serves more than 2,500 students.

The Assistant Director, ACES Programs is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day responsibilities of the ACES program to include but not limited to: overseeing the development, design and implementation of new career readiness programming and experiences and academic preparation programs and services, for students attending, and in progress toward programs offered at USG; management of department staff, and development and management of the ACES program budget. The Assistant Director leads best practices established by ACES to develop, design and deliver additional pathways initiatives in the region which contribute to the division's and USG's strategic goals. The Assistant Director collaborates with USG's Advancement team to identify fundraising sources for new initiatives;
Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required

Experience:

A minimum of 8 years related experience in youth development, career development, or student affairs, or higher education or in direct service delivery programs with diverse youth; 2 years\' experience managing staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and skills in the areas of career coaching and consultation, career readiness program development, and career exploration

Skills in project management and event planning

Skills in fiscal and budget management

Leadership and management skills

Verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal communication skills consistent with counseling and building developmentally supportive relationships with students and stakeholders

Ability to effectively present to diverse student populations, parents, academic and business partners, and other stakeholders

Customer service skills and an ability to handle a fast-paced work environment.

An understanding of career readiness competencies, general employment guidelines and trends, employer hiring and human resources processes, and regional workforce needs

Skills in the development of meaningful learning outcomes, and both qualitative and quantitative assessment

Knowledge of data collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies
Preferences:

Preferences:

• Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Student Affairs, or a closely related field.
• Career Coaching certification by NACE, PARW/CC, NCDA, ICF or other professionally recognized certifying agency
• Experience with Montgomery County Educational Ecosystem (MCPS, MC, USG) and/or USM
• Knowledge of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career competencies and experience using those competencies to develop programmatic goals

Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands

Professional working environment. Light lifting, event set up, and the ability to transport and set up of materials to and from various events (outreach events, employer events, community events, etc.) both on and off-campus. Regional travel to partner institutions, employer sites, workforce and community events, and other meetings; limited travel to regional and national conferences also required. Ability to work some evening and occasional Saturday hours.
Posting Date: 08/08/2023
Closing Date: 09/08/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date
Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter
• List of References (no emails sent from system)

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a minimum of 8 years related experience in youth development, career development, student affairs, higher education or in direct service delivery programs with diverse youth as well as 2 years\' experience managing staff?

• Yes
• No
• * How did you hear about this position?

• UMD Job Site
• Personal Referral
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• Baltimore Sun
• Local Publication
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Inside Higher Education
• INDEED
• HERC
• Hispanic Outlook
• Diverse Jobs
• HigherEdJobs
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• Listserv
• Other
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• CareerBliss
• Job Fairs
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