Position Status- Full Time

Classification Title- Professional-12 m

Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary- The Director of the Legacy Scholars Program is responsible for the daily administration and strategic development of the Legacy Scholars program. Works with College leadership, donors, and nonprofit representatives to successfully direct and oversee the program from scholars to fellows.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of nonprofit professional experience
• Willingness to be a strong ambassador for the Legacy Scholars Program and an energetic and passionate leader
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, and presentation)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of departments and/or entities
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead a program
• Proven ability to collect, interpret, and apply data
• Readiness to embrace working in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in fiscal management
• Previous experience in effective administration of department or organization, including supervising
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage the application process for Legacy scholars and fellows
• Develop and implement a robust nonprofit educational component for each stage of the Legacy Scholars Program
• Provide academic, advising, and coaching support to Legacy scholars and fellows
• Create partnerships with the nonprofit community, participating school districts, and funders
• Coordinate with other college departments such as Student Services, Instruction, C3, and STRIVE Coaches
• Plan for growth and development of the Legacy Scholars program
• Oversee budget and all operations of the Legacy Scholars program, including supervision of the Associate Director
• Responsible for strategic planning in collaboration with all stakeholders
• Assist in curriculum development and teach lab portion of EDUC 1100 class-specific to Legacy cohorts
• Design and present a communication and outreach plan to educate the community on the goals and requirements of the Legacy Scholars Program
• Create, administer, and collate results of an annual survey to program participants (maintaining longitudinal data)
• Develop an annual reporting structure and present to stakeholders on program outcomes
• Coordinate with Institutional Advancement and Financial Aid to award scholarship recipients
• Meet with Legacy scholars and fellows throughout each semester to discuss academic, career, philanthropic, and program goals and expectations
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds
• Duties indoors and some outdoors
• Office and classroom setting
• Ability to work extended hours, including some evenings and weekends, and attend Midland College or community events

Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

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Pay Statement- Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number- P01220S2016

Open Date- 05/08/2024

Position Available- Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire.

If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person