Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title

Program Director

Position Summary

Job description

The Program Director effectively and efficiently operates MSU’s High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and its services to MSU HEP students, both the synchronous online and hybrid residential options. They coordinate, implement, oversee, and develop MSU HEP and supervise other full-time and part-time staff. It is a full-time position and standard 8-hour workdays with probable evening and weekend hours as necessary; reporting to the MSU HEP Director (Director of MSU Migrant Student Services). A salaried, off-date position funded through 06/30/2026 with the possibility to be renewed annually through 06/30/2029.

Duties and responsibilities

Ensures all aspects of HEP operations function to meet specific objectives relative to the number of participants served and the number of those earning their High School Equivalency diploma through the General Educational Development (GED) tests. Additionally, coordinates and oversees career advising and placement of students upon exiting.

• Hires, supervises, and trains instructors, recruitment coordinators, and a variety of support staff
• Ensures quality student records regarding eligibility, admittance, academic performance, and career placement.
• Arranges and assures effective instruction, i.e., personnel, space, technology, and other tools for GED subject areas (Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, and Science) in Spanish and English.
• Directs Lead Instructor in developing GED subject’s curricula and supervising other instructional staff.
• Directs Recruitment/Outreach Coordinator on best practices in identifying, assessing and admitting students.
• Coordinates and ensures cultural and academic enrichment activities are taking place.
• Conducts regular HEP faculty and staff meetings to ensure all parts of the program are in alignment with established curriculum.
• Ensures that program goals and objectives are being met and federal reporting requirements are met.
• Promotes strategic communication processes and building relations with organizations serving MSFW and the community at large.
• Performs any other miscellaneous duties necessary for the success of the program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Social science, education, business or related field

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in social science, education, business, or a related field.
• More than one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in staff management.
• Budget oversight and management of federally funded programs, including operating GED or high school completion programs.
• Experience working with migrant populations.
• Experience using various online platforms for teaching, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, calendaring, and web page software.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish

Required Application Materials

A complete application packet will include a resume or CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://mss.msu.edu

Department Statement

Founded in 1855 as the nation's first land-grant university, Michigan State University (MSU) enrolls over 50,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. MSU is known internationally as a major public research university with global reach and extraordinary impact. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders. 

The Office of Undergraduate Education seeks to help lead MSU's undergraduate student success initiatives by operationalizing MSU's stated beliefs that every student it admits has the capacity to learn, thrive, and graduate and that it is MSU's responsibility to provide an inclusive, equitable curriculum and environment with the academic, social, wellness, and financial support our students need to persist in college and succeed after graduation. 

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.