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Academic Transition Programs- Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Academic Transition Programs (ATP) is committed to supporting student success through comprehensive, life-cycle oriented curriculum and programs designed to guide students as they transition into, through, and out of their university experience. The department offers dynamic academic courses that focus on timely, relevant topics aimed to foster growth for all students, both in and out of the classroom. Both curriculum and programmatic efforts continuously evolve to address the changing needs of the UMBC campus community, empowering students to thrive at every stage of their academic journey and beyond. ATP is housed within the Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) - working collaboratively and independently to offer courses and programs that contribute to student success and support of the broader mission of the division and the university.

Reporting to the Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, the Director of Academic Transition Programs is responsible for oversight of all academic transition curriculum and programmatic efforts supporting new first-year and transfer students as well as second year and graduating students. Primary areas of responsibility include: developing and implementing academic transition courses through University Seminars (UNIV), offering General Education Program (GEP) courses specifically for new students through First-Year Seminars (FYS), oversight of Summer and Winter transition opportunities, including Summer Bridge, and oversight of the academic components of the Living-Learning Communities in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs. 

Incumbent will assist with the creation and implementation of a mandatory new student experience, ongoing development of curriculum to support transfer students/second-year students/graduating students, assessing all ATP initiatives, and serving as a partner to a variety of departments across campus to advance student success and retention. Position includes supervision of the ATP staff consisting of two Assistant Directors, one Program Coordinator, and one Executive Administrative Assistant, and oversight of all instructional faculty, staff, and teaching assistants who teach within the department. 

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $97,709 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

Primary Responsibilities Include: 

• Provide oversight of all curriculum and programming to support first-year, second-year, transfer, and graduating students in transition (including Academic Transition Courses, Academic Components of Living-Learning Communities in partnership with Student Affairs, New Student Experience Programs, and the Summer Bridge Program)

• Analyze and assess all curriculum and programmatic efforts for effectiveness in supporting student success, transition, and retention

• Supervise ATP staff as well as organize, schedule, and manage the ATP office suite recruit

• Hire, train, and indirectly supervise all faculty/staff instructors and teaching assistants for Academic Transition Courses

• Directly oversee ATP budget and make decisions that demonstrate fair and equitable budget distribution across curriculum and programs

• Serve on ATP, UAA, and University-Wide Committees that relate to the mission of ATP and/or UAA and develop and maintain partnerships across campus to support ATP curriculum and programs as well as UAA division-wide efforts

• Master's Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or a related field
• Five years of professional experience in Higher Education

• Doctoral Degree (In Higher Education/Student Affairs or Related Field)
• Experience with Curriculum Development & Assessment 
• Experience with Budget Oversight
• Previous Leadership and/or Supervision Experience 
• Understanding of Student Retention/Success/Transition Efforts 

A background check will be required. 

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary: $97,709 to $110,183 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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