University of Miami Director of Programs, Pre-College Coral Gables, Florida
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University of Miami Pre-College offers both credit and non-credit summer programs for high school students seeking to gain college experience before graduating from high school. Upon completion, participants feel better prepared for the undergraduate admission process and gain confidence in their academic choices and ability to succeed in college. Pre-College programs include the Summer Scholars three-week credit program and UM Academies two-week, non-credit program for high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, and rising seniors), and specialty Academic Year courses. Combined, the programs host approximately 700 students. With health, safety, and wellbeing as our priority, we strive to provide an inclusive authentic campus experience for our pre-college students – filled with stimulating academics, engaging programming, and unique experiential learning excursions.
Director of Pre-College The Director of Pre-College oversees all aspects of the academic, operational, residential, student affairs, and administrative responsibilities for the Pre-College unit within the Division of Continuing and International Education.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Leadership, Talent Management and Engagement: Lead all Pre-College programs, student support protocols, providing visionary leadership, setting goals and objectives for the division in alignment with the university's mission and values and ensuring efficient operations and delivery of high-quality services.
- Manage a staff of fulltime, part-time, and seasonal professionals and providing supervision, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
- Oversee the admissions, enrollment management, financial support, community-based organizations, residential/student life, and budgetary operations of the Pre-College unit.
- Provide budgetary oversight of programs and compensation of staff positions.
- Support Executive Director, Assistant Dean and Business Office Management with budgeting.
- Foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, collaboration, inclusiveness, and student-centeredness.
- Serve as a resource to management teams addressing complex issues.
- Represent the DCIE department at university meetings and events.
- Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders.
- Maintain active and current communication through administrative channels.
- Serve as an authority for disciplinary and behavioral issues with students and families.
Strategic Innovation: Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance and expand all Pre-College programs.
Data Analytics and Reporting: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of all Pre-College programs and services, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Proven leadership and talent management acumen, strong presentation, administrative and organizational skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in relevant field required.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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