Director, Honors Program

Job Description

The Opportunity
The Director of the UF Honors Program for the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success provides strategic vision, classroom and programmatic leadership and expertise, financial oversight, and administrative, day-to-day supervision and management of the UF Honors Program. The director will work collaboratively among an array of on- and off-campus partners, including administrators, faculty, staff, and students to shape continued implementation of a shared strategic vision for the program.

Foster an inclusive environment for a diverse group of students, ensuring that students of color and other diverse backgrounds and identities can be supported and successful in the UF Honors Program and across campus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee every aspect of the UF Honors curricular and co-curricular education, teaching, and learning experience.
• Create and sustain committees needed to ensure consistent delivery of best practices of nationally top-ranked Honors programs.
• Establish and ensure highest standards of curricular and co-curricular experiences.
• Establish and regularly report results of outcomes assessments at the program and course levels.
• Be highly engaged with national Honors program organizations and research and report on the most effective practices and emerging trends in Honors education.
• Participate in and encourage faculty and staff to participate in peer-reviewed publications and presentations to share UF’s successes and best practices with other Honors programs.
• Collaborate closely with other UF departments including UF Enrollment Management, Division of Student Life and UF Housing, and also partner with UF Advancement in seeking, securing, and stewarding philanthropic giving that enriches the student experience in the UF Honors Program.
• Nurture strong partnerships with the leadership of UF Preview and UF Student Success.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or Doctorate degree is required with at least 10 years of experience in a faculty position (tenure-track or non-tenure-track) in an area related to Honors students.
• The Director must possess a record of success in supervising employees and growing and nurturing a team and positive work environment.
• The Director must have a strong record of participating at the national level in a professional organization related to Honors students and programs, and knowledge of peer-reviewed literature and current best practices in Honors education is expected.

Preferred

• Experience supervising employees
• Strong record of participating at the national level in a professional organization related to Honors students and programs, and knowledge of peer-reviewed literature and current best practices in Honors education is expected.
• Strong leadership and planning skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Strong inter-personal and verbal communication skills and communicate effectively in writing
• The ability to cultivate and sustain collegial relationships is critical to this position
• Development of networks across the University and collaborate with diverse stakeholders; working to build consensus in a collaborative fashion
• The ability to work independently and interdependently and able to establish and communicate a vision for the UF Honors Program
• Prior knowledge of University of Florida policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovative change

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates must apply online and should include a letter of interest outlining their qualifications along with a current curriculum vitae. Formal review of applications began January 30, 2026. This position is open until filled.

Health Assessment Required

None