Associate Director for Leadership

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

$57,000 - $59,202

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Sep 29, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	014034
Functional Title	Associate Director for Leadership
Position Type	Staff
Position Eclass	EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information	Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit	The Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement was established in 2001 to develop citizen-leaders who serve UNC Greensboro and the larger Piedmont Triad community, and to advance the commitment of UNC Greensboro that every student will have the opportunity to engage in leadership development with public purpose. UNC Greensboro is a public, doctoral/research-intensive university of almost 20,000 students coming from North Carolina and 48 other states and 69 foreign countries/regions in 82 baccalaureate programs, 28 certificate/specialist/licensure programs, 74 master's programs and 32 doctoral programs. UNC Greensboro is located in a city of 287,019 in the central part of the state, with a metropolitan area population of 1,089,155.
Position Summary	The Associate Director for Leadership, who reports to the Director of Leadership and Civic Engagement, provides a compelling vision for systematic leadership development across UNCG. The Associate Director, in collaboration with the Associate Director for Civic Engagement, provide direction on the integration of leadership, service, and civic engagement across the office. The Associate Director fosters relationships on and off campus that lead to sustainable programs designed to enrich student leadership development. The Associate Director understands and incorporates theoretical models of leadership development, including an emphasis on the social change model. The Associate Director is expected to be well-versed in leadership and student development literature with the ability to advance scholarship within the field. With an office, division, and institutional commitment to student retention and student success, this position works to implement the leadership portfolio and support these efforts in the office and across campus. The Associate Director advances institutionalization of curricular and co-curricular processes and infrastructure for campus-wide leadership development within the academic mission of UNCG and consults frequently with other programmatic units throughout the university. Responsibilities include providing overall administrative support for the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement's leadership development initiatives. Responsibilities Institutionalize OLCE's Leadership Framework Supervise the Assistant Director for Leadership, Graduate Assistant for Leadership, and undergraduate student workers Provide direct oversight of the Leadership Challenge (co-curricular multi-level leader development program); creating strategic partnerships and collaborations that enable Leadership Challenge to be administered within diverse programmatic contexts Supervise assessment and evaluation of leadership programming and office wide assessment in collaboration with Director and Associate Director for Civic Engagement Oversee the online leadership program in coordination with the Leadership Coordinator Maintain significant and expanding collaborations with multiple UNC Greensboro entities engaged in student leadership and civic engagement, including but not limited to the Lloyd International Honors College, Residential Colleges, Housing and Residence Life, Orientation, Athletics, and Recreation and Wellness, International Program Center Work in collaboration with the Associate Director for Civic Engagement to fully integrate leadership and civic engagement initiatives across the office and campus Provide training for the UNCG professional staff, community members, and graduate students serving as Cohort Leaders and Coaches within the Leadership Challenge Program Assist in leadership research initiatives Explore partnerships for funding, grants, sponsorships of leadership programming, including working with University Advancement Serve on OLCE, University, and community committees as needed Serve as an Advisor/Mentor/Coach for students involved in leadership organizations and activities stemming from the work of the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement
Minimum Qualifications	Minimum qualifications include a master's degree plus 5 years of experience in leadership development/coaching, higher education student development, and community-university partnerships. Candidate should prove to have excellent oral, written and project management skills, supervision of professional staff, assessment and evaluation experience, and the ability to set priorities among competing demands. Other qualifications include the ability to create and deliver effective instructional presentations for faculty, students, and community partners, collaborate effectively with a diverse range of populations, and communicate program goals to internal and external audiences. The successful candidate has extensive knowledge of leadership theory and demonstrates experience conceiving, developing, facilitating and evaluating experiential leadership programs for college students. Curriculum development and training/facilitation experience is essential. The successful candidate will exhibit a commitment to student success and retention efforts. In addition, this position will need to inspire, motivate and support students, staff, and faculty in their efforts within leadership education to prepare for effective citizenship. Availability for occasional evening and weekend programming is essential. Ability to use multi-media strategies for programmatic teaching and administration required. UNCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA/M/F/D/V
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications	The ability to create and deliver effective instructional presentations for faculty, students, and community partners, collaborate effectively with a diverse range of populations, and communicate program goals to internal and external audiences. The successful candidate has extensive knowledge of leadership theory and demonstrates experience conceiving, developing, facilitating and evaluating experiential leadership programs for college students. Curriculum development and training/facilitation experience essential. The successful candidate will exhibit a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, this position will need to inspire, motivate and support students, staff, and faculty in their efforts within leadership education to prepare for effective citizenship.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range	$57,000 - $59,202
Org #-Department	Leadership - Civic Engagement - 44805
Job Open Date	07/12/2024
For Best Consideration Date	08/02/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year	12
FLSA	Exempt