Position Title
Director, Adult Degree Completion Program
Campus
Farmington
Department
Assoc Provost/Dean of Educ - FDTED
Bargaining Unit
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band
$51,183 - $60,000
Location:
Farmington ME
Statement Of Job
The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Director of the Adult Completion Program. UMF, a prestigious public liberal arts university located in the picturesque region of Farmington, Maine, provides transformative educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the Director of the Adult Completion Program, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the University's mission of fostering lifelong learning and supporting adult learners in achieving their educational goals. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Graduate and Continuing Education, the Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Adult Completion Program, providing strategic direction, and ensuring the program's continued growth and success.
Responsibilities
- Student Support: Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers adult students to succeed academically and personally. Develop and implement support services, including academic advising, mentoring, and career counseling, to ensure student success.
- Program Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Adult Completion Program that aligns with the university's mission and values. Collaborate with a team of dedicated staff within the University to provide exceptional support to adult learners throughout their academic journey.
- Program Assessment: Establish benchmarks and metrics to evaluate the program's effectiveness and student outcomes. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and continually improve the program's quality.
- Recruitment and Outreach: Collaborate with the university's marketing and recruitment team to attract and enroll a diverse population of adult learners. Develop outreach strategies and initiatives to engage prospective students and community partners.
- Budget Management: Responsible for effective oversight of the program's budget, ensuring resources are used and allocated correctly.
For a complete job description click here (https://umf.hiretouch.com/uploads/520/file/Director_Adult_Degree_Completion_Program_7-2023_JD.docx) .
The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in the U.S. News & World Report Top REgional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.
The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.
Who is the University of Maine at Farmington?
- An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.
- A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/) .
- A place where caring Professors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/faculty/) work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/arts-culture/) , in the classroom and outside.
- A small, friendly campus where Students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/) are the center of the universe.
- A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/) who thrive on challenges.
- A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs (https://www.umf.maine.edu/academics/) in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.
- A Nationally Ranked (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/umf-facts/national-reputation/) public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.
- A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you .
- An Outdoorsy College (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/outdoor-recreation/) located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.
- An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college (https://www.umf.maine.edu/admissions-aid/annual-expenses/) .
We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.
Qualifications
Required Competencies:
Planning and organizing: Plan and organize work to manage time effectively and accomplish job duties; Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Innovative thinking: The ability to use existing and emerging technology and tools to create new and innovative solutions to problems and needs. Works independently with complex data sets which ensures the ability of the office to support and financial goals.
Adaptability: The ability to react at a moment’s notice to effectively adjust direction. To be able to quickly learn and work effectively with new technology as well as the changing landscape of campus focus, administrators/leadership, and strategy.
Problem Solving and Decision Making: Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches and to identify lessons learned.
Customer support: Demonstrate ability to communicate with campus stakeholders for the purpose of assessing their needs and helping them solve problems related to information technology.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Creativity: Demonstrate ability to be creative with marketing and outreach efforts to the Adult Learner is imperative, with out of the box thinking.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Five years’ work experience with adult learners at a community college and/or university and/or product sales experience.
- Prior experience working with CRM tools and student information systems for the purposes of recruitment and student information tracking.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of information flow in a Recruiting and Admissions environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in adult education, student affairs, or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Information
Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
- A resume/curriculum vitae
- A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.
Review of applications will begin at the end of business on August 18, 2023. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university. Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening, references and any other applicable requirements.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. View our Benefits Information Summary (https://umf.hiretouch.com/uploads/520/file/UMPSA_ACSUM_Police_UMS_Benefit_One-Pagers_2022-03-29(1).pdf) for additional information.
The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Length
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV
