Assistant Director of Early College Programs (KAMS and AMS)

Fort Hays State University•Hays, KS

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Early College Programs at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Director of Early College Programs. Early College Programs at Fort Hays State University include the Kansas Academy of Mathematics & Science (KAMS) and the Academy of Mathematics & Science (AMS). KAMS provides academically talented students from around the state of Kansas an opportunity to live and study college courses during their final two years of high school. AMS provides academically talented students from around the world an opportunity to live and study college courses during their final two years of high school. KAMS and AMS students live in the same residence hall and often take similar courses. Both academies are STEM-focused and provide rigorous coursework, research opportunities, and the ability for students to engage in campus clubs and activities. The Assistant Director position is responsible for advising KAMS and AMS students with enrollment, registration, scheduling courses, and monitoring academic projects. The position regularly communicates with parents regarding academic performance or other student related issues. The position also assists students with the college search, selection process, and college prep activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills, along with the ability to effectively engage with high-achieving teenage students, their parents, teachers, and university staff.

Requirements

A master’s degree in a related field including Counseling, Social Work, Education, or six years of experience in lieu of degree.
Three to five years of experience, preferably in an academic advising setting.
Valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience advising and working with high school students
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
K-12 counseling license and relevant experience
Professional School Counseling license

Responsibilities

Work individually with students to support academic success.
Provide guidance on course selection and approve course schedules.
Maintains credit check system to ensure student completion of KAMS/AMS curriculum requirements.
Provides small and large group presentations for the college search/selection process, career exploration, and social/emotional wellness.
Actively supports senior KAMS/AMS students through the college application process.
Coordinates orientation programs, JR/SR Leadership, and JR Research.
Coordinates referrals for career services, tutoring, counseling, and other campus support services.
Monitor and maintain confidential student records on academic performance, attendance, and social/emotional behavior.
Updates key staff members regularly (and when appropriate) to discuss action plans for each student who may be experiencing difficulties.
Provides information regarding national standardized testing (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, etc.).
Coordinate academic competitions, clubs, and academy activities.
Provides assistance with scholarship and financial aid applications.
Communicates openly and effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, international partners, and other academy stakeholders.
Communicates openly and effectively with school districts and high schools located throughout the state.
Interprets and aligns KAMS/AMS curriculum with Kansas high school graduation requirements.
Assists with the recruitment of Kansas students and international students.
Represents KAMS/AMS on various academy, university, state, and national committees.
Delivers KAMS/AMS on-call responsibilities for current students (sometimes outside of regular office hours)
Performs duties as assigned by the Director for Early College Programs.