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Vacancy TypeEHRA Non-FacultyIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleExploratory Studies Village DirectorSalary RangeAnticipated Hiring Range$60,000-$65,000Position Number00008127Work Schedule40 hours per week scheduled to meet student and program needs; generally Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm with some evenings and weekend student meetings and program implementation responsibilities.Full Time Equivalent (FTE)1.00Department242202 - Living and Learning InitiativesDepartmentLiving and Learning InitiativesJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

Living and Learning Initiatives, consistent with the academic mission of the University, strives to create positive environments for students by providing high-impact experiences that promote innovation, relational leadership development, intercultural competence, critical reflection and belonging.

Essential Job Duties

The Exploratory Studies Village (ESV) Director is a full-time, 12 month masters degree required position. This position has management and oversight of a living and learning community housing over 800 freshman residents participating in the University’s Exploratory Studies Program for undecided students. The program is housed in Tucker, Owen, and Bowen Halls. The Director oversees the ESV mission including strategic planning, learning outcome-based initiative development, high-impact activities, program planning and implementation, Advisory Board leadership, partnership development, village administration, ESV Mentor supervision, and linked academic course instruction (USC 220).

Reporting Structure:
The Exploratory Studies Village Director formally reports to the Director of Living and Learning Initiatives, but also has reporting expectations to leadership with the Exploratory Studies Program including the Associate Director of University Advising Partnerships & Services and will liaise as necessary with the Associate Director of First Year Advising Services. The Exploratory Studies Village Director collaborates closely with the Exploratory Studies Program Staff, University Housing and the Exploratory Studies Village Advisory Council to coordinate efforts achieving a unified student experience within the Tucker/Owen and Bowen Halls Community.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

The Exploratory Studies Village Director will be responsible for the following primary duties:

Village Mission & Student Development

-Serve as the face of the Village by holding office hours and attending events.
-Maintain high visibility in the community through daily interactions that foster positive relationships, sense of belonging and connectedness with the community and NC State Wolfpack Family.
-Develop intentional high-impact experiences in support of community, identity, transitions, sense of belonging and connectedness.
-Align Village curriculum goals with Exploratory Studies program goals.
-Develop, implement and evaluate student success initiatives that align with USC 101/102 curriculum, required assignments, advising team and faculty.
-Develop, implement and evaluate high-impact experiences that align with ES Village mission and learning outcome specific programs with special emphasis on offering high impact activities that include service and experiential learning opportunities to foster creativity, critical thinking and reflection.
-Serve as a Career Identity Coach for ES Village residents participating in the Career Development Career Identity Program not to exceed 10 students.
-Provide opportunities for students to learn about second year and beyond experiences in living-learning villages (Arts, Global, Albright Entrepreneurship, S.T.A.T.E. Villages).
-Promote and enhance the Exploratory Studies Village diversity efforts in collaboration with the University Housing Diversity Committee and/or ES Diversity Committee.

Administration & Member Services

-Complete ES Village administrative tasks including monthly and annual reports, budget management/administration photograph and report archiving, Village programming and involvement opportunity calendar, Advisory Board meeting agendas, Advisory Board meeting minutes and Advisory Board reports.
-Develop a branding plan and marketing materials for the ES Village in collaboration with University Housing, Exploratory Studies and DASA Marketing & Communication Staff.
-Maintain an active ES Village social media presence in collaboration with DASA Marketing & Communication and Exploratory Studies staff.
-Assist with ES Village housing assignments and answer ES Village assignment questions in collaboration with Housing Assignments staff.
-Coordinate ES Village move-in and end-of-year recognition (Spirit of the Village) in collaboration with Resident Mentors.
-Enhance the ES Village’s reputation through publications, presentations and student testimonials both on campus and at conferences.
-Develop programs that acknowledges and recognizes students, faculty, staff and campus units for their contribution to the Village to be acknowledged at the annual Spirit of the Village awards.

Teaching

-Teach the USC 220 course and liaise with Exploratory Studies program as needed to ensure curriculum alignment with Village mission and Exploratory Studies program goals.
-Shadow USC 101/102/298 faculty to build relationships, develop seamless bridge between curricular and co-curricular experience and enhance village curriculum implementation.

Supervision

-Develop a recruitment and selection strategy to identify best candidates for Graduate Assistant and 26 Village Mentor positions.
-Supervise, evaluate and inspire staff to embody a team and collaborative spirit.
-Develop and implement an on-going comprehensive staff training, development and recognition program for staff.

Partnership Development and Executive Management

-Partner with University Housing Assistant Director to develop overall strategy that scaffolds Village experiences with University Housing Curriculum/Programming Model.
-Partner with Community/Residence Director to operationalize Hall/Apt Strategy by developing specific tactics that build strong resident connections through seamless Resident Advisor and Village Mentor collaboration.
-Cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations working with other living-learning communities to broaden learning opportunities.
-Develop strategic partnerships with DASA Units, University College faculty, staff, and Greater Raleigh Community that supports student learning outcomes and Village mission.
-Develop and administer ES Village assessment initiatives with University Housing Coordinator of Assessment, Research and Evaluation to implement an annual assessment plan, complete end of year reports and make data driven decisions to best meet student, program and university needs.
-Serve on the Exploratory Studies Co-Curricular Experience Team and attend associated bi-weekly meetings to cultivate partnership and strengthen communication.
-Attend Exploratory Studies and University Housing meetings and subcommittee meetings as relevant to position.
-Participate in planning and implementation for co-curricular and partnership aspects of University College as necessary to meet the mission of University College.
-Serve on Division of Academic and Student Affairs and University Committees.

Other Work/ResponsibilitiesMinimum Education/Experience

-A master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, College Counseling, College Student Development, Career Counseling or a related field
-3 to 5 years post Master’s experience and progressively responsible administrative experience in two or more of the following areas: Residential Education, Housing, Living and Learning Communities, Teaching and First-Year Experience

Departmental Required Skills

-Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in higher education settings
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral
-Strong commitment to student growth and development
-Ability to work collaboratively and successfully across cultures and styles at all levels of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs
-Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships, and build consensus and support
-Sensitivity to issues related to transition to adulthood
-Ability to successfully manage competing priorities; Multitask

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

-Three years of full time college student program development, implementation, and assessment experience
-Living and learning community experience
-Higher Education experience
-Student supervision experience
-College teaching experience
-Assessment experience
-Advising experience

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special InstructionsJob Open Date06/28/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date08/12/2019AA/EOE

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Supplemental Question

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1. How did you learn of this opportunity?
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   • Job / Career Fair
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2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a Masters degree (or higher) in higher education, counseling or student development or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you able to work the required evenings and weekends that are advertised?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents