What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Program position at Berry College?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Berry College invites applications for the Audrey B. Morgan Endowed Director of the Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Program position. Berry seeks a vibrant leader with a student-centric focus to manage two signature cohorts of 100 students.
The Gate of Opportunity Program is built on Berry's historical commitment to making education more accessible for all students who will benefit from and contribute to the distinctive character of a Berry education. Gate scholars foster a strong sense of community while developing their skills and purpose through LifeWorks, mentorship, and other programming. The director also oversees the Griswell scholarship program, a complementary scholarship to the Gate of Opportunity. This program is comprised of students who have shown resiliency and a commitment to their education amid adversity.
The director works closely with campus partners to manage the selection, retention, and holistic development of Gate and Griswell Scholars. Successful candidates will be comfortable with a wide scope of work, from managing high-level systems to working directly with individual students to support their success. The director acts as the liaison between other scholarship directors and admissions to coordinate the application and selection process for the College's signature scholarship programs. The director supervises and mentors a student leadership team that plans and delivers programs focused on personal and professional development.
The director is a member of the Student Affairs Division and reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs. The director is expected to contribute to the College's culture of belonging and community engagement by promoting the success of all students and advancing a good neighbor mindset within the program and division.
REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have progressive experience in recruitment, retention, or student success programming. Candidates must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Successful candidates will also have experience leading teams, partnering with a wide range of campus stakeholders, and working with college students with diverse backgrounds and identities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to the Berry mission along with a resume and names and contact information of three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to Lindsey Taylor at ltaylor@berry.edu.
