What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Diverse Student Engagement position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
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 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 2,600 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 Intercultural Engagement, a part of the Division of Student Affairs, supports our diverse student population in achieving their academic goals, by promoting student success through culturally rich experiences and affinity focused support. OIE provides opportunities for student-centered community building, leadership development, intergroup dialogues and cross-cultural engagements that prepare students for success in a diverse global society.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director for Diverse Student Engagement is part of the team of dedicated professionals in the Office of Intercultural Engagement and reports to the Director of that office. This position focuses on engaging and retaining diverse student populations. The Assistant Director will work in collaboration with a host of colleagues across the campus, particularly the Division of Student Success, to examine retention data and based on that data, implement new initiatives, build an active network of support for students, and encourage student engagement with existing programs and services that support student success. An emphasis will be on programming that supports first-year students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those facing obstacles to retention.
The Assistant Director for Diverse Student Engagement will supervise one graduate assistant. The Assistant Director will serve as instructor for the FYE 101 course to provide opportunity for student advising and mentorship. The course section may be geared toward the experiences of diverse students and their needs as they work to become competent, confident sophomores.
The Assistant Director for Diverse Student Engagement will supervise one graduate assistant. The Assistant Director will serve as instructor for the FYE 101 course to provide opportunity for student advising and mentorship. The course section may be geared toward the experiences of diverse students and their needs as they work to become competent, confident sophomores.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Higher Education or a closely related field of study, from a regionally accredited institution.
- At least one year of directly related post-master’s experience in a university setting, including direct experience with retention and/or cultural programs.
- Demonstrated awareness of current theory and practice focused on diversity and inclusion issues related to post-secondary education.
- Strong organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work with others and influence outcomes through collaboration.
- Availability to work on evenings or weekends when needed.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years post-master’s experience in a related field.
- Experience implementing programs and services in higher education and an understanding of best practices for student engagement and retention.
- Experience in supervision.
- Experience with budgets.
- Experience working with data to inform decisions and programming.
- Experience with classroom instruction or facilitating learning activities.
- Experience and proven ability developing, implementing and assessing successful programs and initiatives directly related to this position with a diverse college age population in a higher education setting.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$51,718 - $55,218
Org #-Department
Intercultural Engagement - 44804
Job Open Date
11/27/2024
For Best Consideration Date
01/06/2025
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
Salary : $51,718 - $55,218
