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Kennesaw State University · 2 hours ago

Director, ASCEND Center

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, committed to academic excellence and community partnerships. The Director of the ASCEND Center will lead the development and oversight of programs focused on food access and supportive services, while managing resources and driving outreach efforts on a national scale.

Education

Responsibilities

Oversees strategic long-term planning and ensures both strategic alignment and operational efficiency through continuous improvement efforts informed by program evaluations and needs assessments

Develops and manages the Center program training, research, and accreditation, to ensure they work well together and have a strong impact

Builds and maintains partnerships with campus, state, and national groups to support collaboration and share resources

Represents the Center at events and conferences to increase its visibility and promote its mission

Finds and applies for funding opportunities, such as grants, to support and grow the Center’s work

Handles the Center’s budget to ensure money is used wisely and transparently

Leads program evaluations to track results and guide planning

Makes sure training and services meet changing campus needs and follow CAS standards, especially for supporting students' basic needs

Supervises and supports staff, providing guidance and opportunities for professional growth

Identifies gaps in programs and operations, and develops solutions like training, partnerships, or new resources to improve impact

Helps create and carry out marketing efforts to raise awareness of the Center’s work and connect with key audiences

Qualification

Management experienceProgram evaluationGrant writingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkMicrosoft OfficeProblem-solvingTime managementPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in psychology, counseling, social work, higher education, public administration, or a related field

Eight (8) years of experience related to the position, including previous management and supervisory skills

Ability to successfully interact with individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and communication styles

Ability to work as a contributing member in team-oriented environment

Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations

Ability to work effectively with campus and community stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to conduct effective workshops and presentations for diverse audiences

Ability to work later afternoons, evenings, and weekends

Ability to be on-call and respond as needed, either by phone or in person

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Superior interpersonal and communication 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

Preferred

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

Experience with development, implementation, and evaluation of services for minority, low-income populations, and/or first-generation students in the college educational setting