Honors Program Assistant Director

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title

Honors Program Assistant Director

Job Grade

AS25S

Division

Academic Affairs

College/Dept

Programs

Department

University Honors

Requisition Number

2026-00329

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

No

Pay Information

$79,000

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The Honors Program Assistant Director supports the operations of the University Honors Program under the Director. This position will include teaching in Honors each semester, possibly offering general education Honors versions of relevant classes as well as specially developed interdisciplinary seminars within the position holder’s field of expertise. That field must include instruction within disciplines in or across the colleges of Arts and Sciences and/or Communication, Fine Arts, and Media. The teaching needs to be tailored to this group of students and requires innovative pedagogical engagement. (50% of role)

The Honors Program Assistant Director will provide professional academic advising for Honors students, including assisting in the development of academic planning for students in all Honors pathways. The Assistant Director will monitor and assist in advising or directing students engaged in certain activities, such as internships or FUSE, and accordingly develop procedures and materials for students engaged in such areas. The Assistant Director will monitor retention and graduation rates, providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional guidance in overseeing re-enrollment and student progress to graduation, fostering student success, persistence and engagement while supporting students in their academic journeys. The Honors Program Assistant Director will thus need meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills; the person in this role uses good judgement and professionalism in sharing general information and giving directions as necessary. It is important that the candidate work efficiently and with a level of self-sufficiency. In this public-facing role, the Assistant Director may offer prospective students personalized guidance through recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluation, as well as promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO general education curriculum. Positive contributions to planning and attendance at events are expected. (45% of role)

The Honors Program Assistant Director is an important support role to the Director and the Program. The Assistant Director may be responsible for a wide range of crucial administrative tasks, including but not limited to overseeing correspondence, managing reimbursements, handling student employment matters, monitoring and responding to departmental phone and email accounts, and coordinating facilities as the front line face of Honors for students, faculty, staff and the general public. These responsibilities are fundamental to the smooth operation of the program, and may include other duties, as needed. (5% of role)

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:

Academic Advising\

Duties:

• Provides professional academic advising for Honors students, including assisting in the development of academic planning for students in all Honors pathways.(E)
• Monitor and assist in advising or directing students engaged in certain activities, such as internships or FUSE, and accordingly develop procedures and materials for students engaged in such areas. (E)
• Monitor retention and graduation rates, providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional guidance in overseeing re-enrollment and student progress to graduation, fostering student success, persistence and engagement while supporting students in their academic journeys. (E)
• Needs meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills; the person in this role uses good judgement and professionalism in sharing general information and giving directions as necessary, working efficiently and with a level of self-sufficiency. (E)
• May offer prospective students personalized guidance through recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluation, as well as promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO general education curriculum. (D)

Percentage Of Time

45

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Administrative support\

Duties:

• Support role to the Director and responsible for a wide range of crucial administrative tasks, including but not limited to overseeing correspondence, managing reimbursements, handling student employment matters, monitoring and responding to departmental phone and email accounts, and coordinating facilities as the front line face of Honors for students, faculty, staff and the general public. These responsibilities are fundamental to the smooth operation of the program and may include other duties, as needed. (E)

Percentage Of Time

5

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Teaching\

Duties:

Teaches two courses in the University Honors Program curriculum each semester, according to the position holder’s area of expertise within disciplines in or across the colleges of Arts and Sciences and/or Communication, Fine Arts, and Media. (E)
The teaching needs to be tailored to this group of students and requires innovative pedagogical engagement. (E)

Percentage Of Time

50

Essential Function:

Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Master’s degree in disciplines within UNO’s Colleges of Arts & Sciences or Fine Arts, Communication, and Media.

Required Experience

• Experience as a successful teacher of Honors students.
• Experience in working with Honors students.
• Experience mentoring or advising high-achieving students on their academic journeys.

Required License/Certification

NA

Required Additional Qualifications:

NA

Preferred Education

NA

Preferred Experience

• Proven high quality teaching experience and expertise, preferably of Honors populations at the University level.
• Familiarity with advising needs for high achieving students.
• Familiarity with University electronic and general systems.
• Experience with an Honors program and experience in a University setting.
• General clerical and administrative experience.

Preferred License/Certification

NA

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Initiative and motivation for self direction.
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills, proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, maintaining electronic calendars, and using basic office equipment.
• Able to handle confidential information appropriately. Commitment to working with students.

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

No

Drug Screen

No