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Assistant Director, Honors Program
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Position Number: 1133711
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: normal

Assistant Director, Honors Program, University of Nevada, Reno

The Assistant Director, Honors Program, assists the Director in the operation and management of the Honors Program at the University of Nevada, Reno. Responsibilities include teaching Honors first year seminars and other courses as needed; engaging students in service learning and community activities; managing the service-based Honors Bonner Leader Program; recruiting students to the Honors Program and assisting in the admissions process; promoting national fellowships and scholarships and coaching prospective candidates in the application process; contributing to advisement and retention processes; coordinating special activities and events; and overseeing the Honors Ambassadors. The individual must have an interest in and a commitment to Honors education. The position reports to the Director, Honors Program.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and two years or a Master's Degree and three years of related work experience directly working with high achieving students at the university level, and includes teaching at the university level, involvement Honors education and familiarity with national fellowship and scholarship programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. Preferred. One year of related work experience directly working with high achieving students at the university level, teaching experience at the University level, Honors experience, and familiarity with nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships.

Compensation Grade

B

Department Information

The University of Nevada, Reno Honors Program is one of 1,500 Honors Programs and Colleges that exist in colleges and universities across the United States. The Honors Program seeks to provide students who are both academically talented and highly motivated with an undergraduate education that nurtures and promotes students' capacities to think competently, understand deeply and act ethically. The Honors Program is university-wide and compatible with all majors. Successful participation in the Honors Program gives highly qualified students the ability to become skilled in their specific disciplines and the personal satisfaction of having met and accomplished the most innovative and challenging program available at the University.

Contact Information

Tamara Valentine- tvalenti@unr.edu

Job Posting: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Director--Honors-Program_R0106257-1

Required Attachments

Please attach the following to the Resume/CV section of your application

Statement addressing the applicant's philosophy on Honors education

Cover letter

Resume or CV

Contact information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This job posting will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.