Assistant Director for Operations and Cadet Leader Development at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Assistant Director for Operations and Cadet Leader Development
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 291141
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 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 accepting applications for an Assistant Director for Operations and Cadet Leader Development position. The position reports to the Associate Director for Operations & Cadet Leader Development. The Assistant Director executes the day-to-day operations and logistics that bring cadet training and leadership events to life. Serving as event NCOIC for assigned missions, the Assistant coordinates facilities, transport, equipment, RMS packets, vendor actions, and on-site control, while mentoring cadet planners and specialty units to standard.
Evening/weekend duty during peak events; off-hours coordination as required.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and holds the responsibility of serving as a mandatory reporter for all Clery Act crimes.

The University of North Georgia will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visas until further notice.

Responsibilities

• Event Execution & Site Control - Build and run task checklists; coordinate rooms/venues, field sites, transport, billeting, equipment draw/turn-in; lead set/strike and real-time problem solving for PCC, FROG Week, Boar's Head, NLC, Parent-Alumni, Gold Rush, ceremonies, and assigned events.
• Risk & Compliance Administration - Prepare RMS packets, safety plans, permits, range/facility requests; conduct pre-event inspections; ensure medical/COMMS/EMCON plans and accountability rosters are in place.
• Training Administration & Battle Tracking - Maintain rosters, task orgs, OPORD annexes, movement tables, and timelines; update the shared ops tracker and publish EXSUMs/FRAGOs as directed.
• Specialty Units & Team Support - Support Color Guard, Blue Ridge Rifles, and other units; schedule ranges/rehearsals; oversee the Combat Action Shooting Team coach/contractor; ensure logistics and risk controls are resourced.
• Stakeholder Coordination - Work daily with Athletics, SCOM, Plant Ops, Transportation, Public Safety, Student Involvement, PCE, and external partners (5th RTB, GAARNG, GSDF, JROTC, veterans' orgs, vendors).
• AARs & Sustainment - Collect lessons, photos, and data; update SOP checklists; manage consumables and small-kit inventories; recommend fixes for friction points.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong organizer and communicator
• Proficient with MS Office/SharePoint or similar
• Applies risk management and Army standards with precision
• Professional, uniformed presence as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a Graduate of the U.S. Army Senior Leader Course.
• Completion of the United States Army Ranger Course, Basic Leadership Course, Advanced Leadership Course, and Basic Military Mountaineering Course.
• 8-12 yrs Army leadership; 2+ yrs ops/logs; executes complex events to standard; mentors college-age leaders.
• Field work with frequent standing/walking and occasional lifting up to ~35 lbs.
• Uniformed presence as directed;

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to meet Army height/weight (HT/WT) and professional appearance standards preferred.
• Ranger Instructor (RI) preferred

Proposed Salary

• The proposed salary range for this position is: $50,957-$56,052.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

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.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

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 is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
• This position requires security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education