Job Details

Director, Flight Programs

Position Number: 7114582
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Director, Flight Programs

Job ID: 297660
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for directing KSU's Flight program, a class-year identity program created to increase first-year students' sense of connection, providing support through all four college years. Provides strategic leadership and vision to create supportive and engaged co-curricular learning experiences that prepare all students for transition into college life.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and implements programs, workshops, and activities that actively support all students, enhance their practical and professional skills, and help them be successful in their personal, academic, and professional endeavors.
2. Develops and implement strategies to improve Flight recruitment and engagement.
3. Manages Flight program budgets, including developing annual budget plans, analyzing and monitoring expenses, and making recommendations to leverage existing resources.
4. Builds and maintains strong collaborations with campus partners, including Student Success, Admissions, Enrollment Services, and Orientation and Transfer Programs.
5. Collects and analyzes data to assess the effectiveness and impact of co-curricular departmental and programmatic goals and their impact on student learning and engagement..
6. Supervises a team of professionals, graduate assistants, and student assistants, as required, including hiring, training, professional development, and performance management.
7. Oversees the Flight Student Ambassador program, Student Advisory Committee, and related outreach programs.
8. Supports university and divisional initiatives, including staff involvement, in signature programs and traditions, as requested.
9. Partners with the KSU Foundation to identify alternative funding and resources to support the Flight program.
10. Supports student engagement for athletics and other university-wide programs.
11. Partners with Parent and Family Programs to expand parents and families' connection to the campus community and support student success.
12. Coordinates using the Owl Life student engagement software to create and publicize student programs and events, track student participation, and ensure compliance with divisional and university guidelines.
13. Provides support for other divisional priorities and initiatives beyond the scope of the department, as requested.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in College Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, College Student Personnel Administration, or related field

Required Experience
Eight (8) years of experience related to position
Previous management and supervisory experience, preferably in Higher Education

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous higher education experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to successfully interact with a complex and dynamic community comprised of individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and communication styles
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handing sensitive information and situations
Able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of college student development theories and student retention efforts
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

SKILLS
Strong collaborative skills and abilities
Strong supervision and strategic planning skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=297660&PostingSeq=1