Assistant Director, UNCG Guarantee

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Division of Student Success is dedicated to partnering with the UNCG community to provide high-quality services that support the recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse student population. Our mission is to offer leadership, service, and transitional support throughout the student journey, from day one to diploma. We are committed to designing and delivering services that foster student success at every stage. The Division encompasses several key offices, including Student Success Initiatives, New Student Transitions & First-Year Experience, Students First Office, Transfer Initiatives, Academic Achievement Center, TRiO Programs, UNCG Guarantee, Spartans Thrive, and the Communication Lab.

As part of the Division of Student Success, New Student Transitions & First Year Experience ( NST& FYE) is committed to providing a comprehensive and collaborative approach to ensure the success and retention of our new students. NST & FYE helps new students and their families navigate the transition to college by connecting them to the people, programs, and resources at UNC Greensboro which provide a solid foundation for student success. NST & FYE offers a range of programs and resources for new students delivered through orientation programs, transition courses, shared learning experiences, and peer support. Drawing from extensive knowledge about the first year experience, NST & FYE educates the campus community about the unique and evolving needs of our new students and their families in order for all of us to provide optimum support inside and outside the classroom.

The UNCG Guarantee Program supports high-achieving scholarship recipients with financial need by fostering their academic and personal success through academic and co-curriculuar initiatives. Reporting directly to the Senior Director for First Year Student Engagement and Experience, the Assistant Director plays a key role in identifying student needs and implementing initiatives to enhance academic success, retention, and degree completion. Key responsibilities include program development, promotion and evaluation; student support, collaboration with campus partners, and administrative and outreach activities.