Assistant Director of Honors Program

The University of Evansville invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of the Honors Program. This role supports the success of the Honors Program by managing academic, budget, and community-building initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in organizational and communication skills and thrive in a dynamic, student-focused environment.   

Primary Responsibilities 

Administrative Oversight: 

• Manage Honors Program budgets, including tracking expenses and ensuring compliance with University policies 
• Organization and maintenance of Honors Program-related records and materials, including student progress toward meeting Honors Program requirements. 
• Facilitate collecting and reviewing workflow applications such as Requests for Funding, Honors Projects, Course Contracting, and Opt Up Courses 
• Supervise work study students 
• Order and maintain office supplies 

Communication Management 

• Maintain and update the Sharepoint Honors Hub to communicate with Honors students and faculty supervisors about program requirements, procedures, and deadlines 
• Monitor and distribute help tickets submitted to Honors@evansville.edu 
• Manage channels of communication between Honors Students, the Honors Program Faculty Advisory Committee (HPFAC), and other Honors-adjacent offices on campus 
• Coordinate communication with offices on campus whose work interfaces with the Honors Program, such as Academic Services, Admission, Marketing, Residence Life, Student Engagement, the Center for Innovation and Change, and Alumni Relations 

Honors Student Engagement 

• Coordinate Honors Student events, including Honors SOAR (Student Orientation and Academic Registration), Retreat, Nerd Wars, Living / Learning, and Commencement Activities 
• Facilitate yearly Common Read experience in collaboration with Honors FYS faculty. 
• Plan and organize Honors Program Research Symposia and other events 
• Sponsor and guide students on Honors Activity Board 

Admissions  

• Review Honors applications 
• Communicate with prospective students and families 
• Coordinate Moore Scholars Interview Process  

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:   

A bachelor’s degree is required, and familiarity with higher education is strongly preferred. Candidates should have experience managing budgets or academic programs, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with the ability to adapt to evolving responsibilities and work independently or collaboratively as needed. 

Work Schedule:   

This position is 30 hours per week, primarily during regular business hours. However, the Assistant Director will also be required to attend special events outside normal hours, such as retreats and banquets. 

How to Apply:   

Please submit an application for employment at https://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employment-application-form.cfm

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