Director of General Education and University Transfers

Director of General Education and University Transfers

  • 529554
  • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
  • On Campus
  • Staff Full-time
  • Grade 80
  • UAF Community and Technical College
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Community and Technical College (CTC) is looking for the right person to fill an exciting new position as the Director of General Education and University Transfers. This successful candidate will play a key role in promoting the college's general education programs and transfer initiatives to prospective students and the broader community. Are you a collaborative leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students, and with a passion to ensure that students have the necessary foundation for success in their academic pursuits and beyond? If so, consider applying today because we see this position as critical to student success and we are seeking to fill the position with the right person immediately!

The Director of General Education and University Transfers is a critical leadership position within UAF CTC; overseeing the development and implementation of general education programs and transfer pathways. Typical responsibilities of this position include developing and maintaining general education curricula, advising students on transfer pathways, coordinating articulation agreements with other institutions, and overseeing the assessment of general education outcomes. 

To be successful in this position, the candidate should possess a strong understanding of general education curriculum, transfer policies, and accreditation standards. To thrive in this role you will be a collaborative leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience in developing and implementing dual enrollment programs, familiarity with online learning and distance education and have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, counseling, curriculum and instruction) and four years progressively responsible relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination or training and experience. Master's degree preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on site at the main campus for the UAF Community and Technical College in downtown Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

To complete your application please attach the following:

  • Professional Resume
  • Cover letter detailing qualifications for this position
  • Three (3) professional references to include the name, professional relationship, email address and contact phone number.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of applications will begin immediately.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.


UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.


The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.


Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.


If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kellsey Huizenga, UAF Community and Technical College HR Coordinator, at kehuizenga@alaska.edu or 907-455-2814.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.

 

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