Campus Director (Warner Robins Campus)

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

The Campus Director promotes the Warner Robins Campus as a hub for academic excellence and strives to enhance its identity and role in serving both students and the Houston County community. The Director works, in conjunction with key MGA leaders and stakeholders, to evaluate, communicate and support operational and academic needs and opportunities. The Director is expected to recommend and develop creative solutions and innovative initiatives that will elevate Middle Georgia State University's influence and impact in the community. As part of a multi-campus institution, the Campus Director is essential for fully integrating and aligning the Warner Robins campus to fulfill MGA's overarching mission. This position requires a strategic and collaborative leader who can navigate a wide variety of professional and community engagement while effectively representing the University's mission and values to the Houston County community.

Campus Operational Support (35%) -
Serves as a collaborative liaison and point of contact, responsible for oversite of the daily operations of the Warner Robins campus.
In collaboration with offices and institution divisions' supports strategic initiatives to ensure the successful functioning of the campus in achieving the strategic mission of Middle Georgia State University.
Responsible for creating and maintaining positive relationships with students, faculty and staff.
Collaborate with Facilities to address campus operational needs.
Manage and monitor campus budget.
Work with academic deans, chairs, and support staff to create an academic schedule each term and provide appropriate resources to support instruction on the campus.
Collaborate and provide guidance in support of continuing education initiatives held on the Warner Robins campus.

Community Engagement (35%) -
Promote Middle Georgia State University and its' academic programming to the Warner Robins, RAFB, and Houston County community.
Maintain, and nurture professional relationships with key community stakeholders in collaboration with institutional offices, functions, and divisions.
Take an active role with civic and community associations, clubs and organizations that promotes community engagement.
Share opportunities for new areas of university engagement in civic, economic, and governmental regional affairs.
Facilitate broad University involvement and opportunities to enhance our presence in the community and region and communicate internally those opportunities with internal university stakeholders.
Actively and visibly participate in MGA community engagement initiatives in Warner Robins and Houston County.

Academic & Student Engagement (20%) -
Collaborate closely with the Office of Student Affairs for leadership programs and community service projects.
Communicate with key leaders from various divisions for enrollment initiatives on the Warner Robins campus.
Collaborate with deans and other divisional leaders to inform programs, policies and procedure, enrollment trends, and operational needs for the Warner Robins campus.
Inform and support academic and student experience opportunities on the Warner Robins campus

Other Duties (10%) -
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Vice President for External Affairs.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

Other Required Qualifications
At least 5 years of progressively elevated responsibilities in a senior level administrator position.

Required Experience
A minimum of 4 years' experience in a supervisory role.
Prior demonstrated experience and commitment to community-engaged programs and practices.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Resident of Houston County
Knowledge of military protocol or the completion of military protocol training.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Experience
Experience in Public Service or Higher Education.

Knowledge of the geographic region assigned.
Knowledge of professional and political protocol.
Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
Knowledge of personnel management principles.
Knowledge of academic scheduling principles.
Knowledge of University and University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
Skill in time management.
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in working with the public.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in working with elected officials.
Skill in oral and written communications.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.