Associate Director

Temple University's College of Education is searching for an Assistant Director.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

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Job Summary:

This position provides administrative and logistical direction for dual enrollment and pre-college initiatives within the College Access and Persistence Unit in the College of Education and Human Development, which will be structured under the CEHD's new Center for Racial Equity, Access, and Transformation in Education in Fall 2025. Under the leadership of the Assistant Dean of College Access and Persistence (or Senior Director of Pre-College Programs and Internal Operations), the Associate Director manages the supervision of the Temple Education Scholars (TES) Program Manager, the College's dual enrollment (DE) initiatives with the School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia charter schools, and Philadelphia suburban school districts (their high school participants and supporting Temple student staff), and the College's administrative support for the Temple Upward Bound (UB),Temple Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS), and Temple GEAR UP programs.

Among the key responsibilities of the Associate Director is the outreach to potential high school partners on behalf of TES, UB, UBMS, and GEAR UP and dual enrollment course participants, on-going communication, scheduling and other logistics management with existing school and community partners and program participants, general oversight of the daily activities of on and off-campus programming for TES, DE, UB, UBMS, and GEAR UP on behalf of the Sr. Director or Assistant Dean, data collection and management, and supervision of the TES Program Manager, and various student workers and interns who serve the unit. The Associate Director will also be responsible for working with marketing and communication personnel at the College to promote programming and with the Assistant Dean or Sr. Director to identify and pursue funding and scholarships opportunities to support and grow the pre-college programming at the College. Additionally, the Associate Director will provide facilitative leadership for the teacher education pathway collaboration with Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber and the Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium. In this role, the Associate Director will coordinate collaborations across units within the College as well as within the university in support of first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students in education majors (particularly teacher education) and in higher education generally. The Associate Director will have direct responsibility for connecting the College's pre-college program participants to opportunities for application to and matriculation into Temple University.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field and at least four or more years of directly related professional experience working in schools or in the field of education. Must include teaching and/or or school counseling experience in K-12 education. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Experience working in an urban public school, with a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges within that dynamic environment
• Experience working within higher education or a college access program or initiative, with an understanding of the college admissions and financial aid processes

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technology/computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, database maintenance and social media
• Demonstrated success supervising and mentoring youth
• Awareness of and comfort with issues of diversity, specifically around race, class, and gender, as well as an ability to easily engage in and facilitate discussions about diversity without unduly focusing on them
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to move within diverse communities and environments with ease and confidence
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility to take on new responsibilities as they arise, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure to meet goals and deadlines both independently and cooperatively
• Ability to demonstrate passion and commitment to promoting education reform agenda
• Ability to develop innovative teacher preparation programs
• Excellent skills in analyzing and solving problems
• Ability to collaborate with multiple partners and navigate varying interests
• Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, administrators and external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to schools in Philadelphia for school site visits; some locations may not be accessible by public transportation.
• Ability to obtain background clearances (PA Child Abuse, FBI Criminal Background Check, and PA State Police) that would approve one to work with minors.

Required Background Checks & Clearances:

• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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