Job Details
Job Title: Executive Director of Cadet Career Success
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 300448
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 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 Executive Director, Cadet Career Success. The Executive Director of Cadet Career Success has primary responsibility within the Cadet Leadership Academy (CLA) to create, synchronize, maintain, and promote career pathways for cadets from pre-enrollment inquiry during the cadet admissions process through graduation. Responsible for submitting a projected budget to the Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff, Cadet Leadership Academy. This position reports directly to the CLA Senior Vice President and Superintendent.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-level planning and implementation for cadet leadership and development initiatives, translating vision into multi-year strategies, metrics, and institutional outcomes. Develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with institutional goals and long-term Corps of Cadets priorities.
- Design, oversee, and continuously refine integrated cadet career and leadership pathways for commissioning and non-commissioning cadets. Implement talent management systems to identify, assess, track, and develop cadet potential aligned with military, public service, private sector, and graduate education opportunities.
- Explore, evaluate, and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to enhance advising, assessment, leadership development, and instructional quality.
- Provide executive stewardship and strategic oversight of the National Service Leadership Track (NSLT). Provide executive supervision and leadership over professional staff and instructional personnel.
- Provide executive oversight for the Cadet Aviation Ground School by planning, developing, and managing the six-week curriculum, schedule, and overall execution to ensure instructional objectives are met.
- Provide Design and synchronize Cadet Branch Professional Development (PD) programs aligned with Army branch competencies, coordinating targeted experiences at Fort Benning (Armor and Infantry), Fort Gordon (Cyber and Signal), and Fort Rucker (Aviation), ensuring alignment with Cadet Command training objectives.
- Represent UNG and the Cadet Leadership Academy with external and strategic partnerships in high-level engagements with military, government, corporate, nonprofit, and community stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree required.
- Minimum of twenty (20) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in military service, higher education, organizational leadership, or related areas.
- Demonstrated executive-level leadership experience with institutional impact. Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references
