Fwd: Job Opportunity -- University of North Georgia's On-Site Resident Director in Taiwan

See job posting (job ID: 254956) and apply online at the University of North Georgia Careers website

About UNG Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an On-Site Resident Tutor: Taiwan. The On-Site Resident Director for the overseas program in Taiwan is the University of North Georgia's chief representative in-country, providing direct oversight of the Project GO program's daily operations and responding to student concerns regarding health and safety, personal adjustment, housing, academics, and overall program quality. The On-Site Resident Director conducts weekly office hours to meet with students, attends classes to monitor academic quality and student engagement, and provides 24-hour emergency assistance to program participants. The On-Site Resident Director maintains ongoing communication with UNG's Project GO Coordinator to ensure appropriate personnel are informed of program developments and to carry out a coordinated response to student concerns and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides 24/7 student support in-country.

• Maintains regular presence at onsite program facilities during class periods and regularly scheduled program hours.

• Serves as the key onsite liaison between UNG and the in-country host program team.

• Provides information and reporting to UNG's PGO team, study abroad office, and other designated offices as required.

• Aids UNG's Project GO program team with programmatic communications to students and the onsite host institution/provider during program period as appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge and familiarity with local support services (i.e. mental health and medical services/facilities).

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree by start date.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must be fluent in Chinese.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience living or working overseas (in host country) preferred, but not required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Contact information for three professional references.

Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust.

• This position may travel over 75% of the time.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education