What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director for Leadership Programs position at Western Carolina University?
The Assistant Director for Leadership Programs reports to the Senior Assistant Director for Leadership Programs. Leadership Programs is responsible for providing leadership development for students at Western Carolina University. This position supports, develops, and implements comprehensive student leadership programs primarily for first-year students at Western Carolina University and collaborates closely with Residential Living and other campus partners. Special programs such as Cat Camp Leadership Exploration, Freshmen Leadership Initiative, and help challenge and provide growth opportunities for our students. In addition, this unit collaborates with other departments on campus to enrich our students learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Leadership Programs also supports the Leadership Minor program by serving as instructors and serving on the Leadership Minor Committee.
Primary Responsibilities
01. Create, implement, and assess leadership programs to serve the general student population at Western Carolina University, with a primary focus on first-year students.
02. Supervise, evaluate, and provide guidance to the Intern for Leadership Programs.
03. Serve as the primary coordinator for Cat Camp Leadership Exploration.
04. Supervise and provide advisement to the student coordinators of Cat Camp Leadership Exploration.
05. Serve as the primary coordinator for the Freshman Leadership Initiative (FLI).
06. Teach the FLI courses (LEAD 140 and LEAD 180), Cat Camp Counselor Training course (LEAD 141), and support sections of Leadership Minor courses and select instructors.
07. Serve as the liaison between the Department of Residential Living and the Leadership Minor as it pertains to leadership programming and the LEAD Living Learning Communities (LLCs).
08. Support continuous improvement initiatives for Leadership Programs.
09. Serve as a member of the Leadership Minor Committee.
10. Assist with recruiting and marketing the Leadership Minor.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree required with concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Leadership or related field preferred plus 1 – 2 years job-related experience in a University setting.
Knowledge and ability to apply leadership theories, concepts, and practices to programs, curriculum instruction, and other activities.
Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge and ability to apply leadership theories, concepts, and practices to programs, curriculum instruction, and other activities.
Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Exemplary organizational skills with a strong emphasis on detail.
2. Experience in planning programs and events.
3. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc.
5. Evening and weekend work is required.
6. Strong computer skills using Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet.
7. Strong leadership and program planning skills.
2. Experience in planning programs and events.
3. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc.
5. Evening and weekend work is required.
6. Strong computer skills using Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet.
7. Strong leadership and program planning skills.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
10/12/2023
Close Date
11/13/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
To be considered, you must apply online. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to complete the application process.
For questions or additional information, please contact Keri Clark at kclark@email.wcu.edu
To be considered, you must apply online. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to complete the application process.
For questions or additional information, please contact Keri Clark at kclark@email.wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
