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Executive Director of the Women + Girls Research Alliance

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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Location
Sycamore Building

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Position Number003066Vacancy Open toAll CandidatesWorking TitleExecutive Director of the Women + Girls Research AlliancePosition DesignationEHRA Non-FacultyEmployment TypePermanent - Full-timeMonths per Year12Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-5

Hours per week40FLSA StatusExemptDivisionAcademic AffairsDepartmentMetro Studies (Adm)Work LocationSycamore BuildingSalary RangePrimary Purpose of Department

The Women’s and Girls Research Alliance (W+GRA) is a division of Metropolitan Studies (MSEAP), which is a unit of Academic Affairs. The W+GRA mission is to increase equity for women and girls by inspiring and amplifying community change through research, insights and relationships. The vision is an equitable Charlotte region that embraces women’s and girls’ dreams and expands their opportunities.

W+GRA was founded as a community-based organization in 2006 and integrated into the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2010. It is a catalyst for change – working to improve the lives of women and girls in the Charlotte region through research, education, and community engagement.

W+GRA’s goal is to make a difference in our community by providing fair and unbiased data and analyses which leaders and activists can use to improve the lives of women and girls in the Greater Charlotte region.

The leadership and strategic guidance for W+GRA are provided by a volunteer Advisory Council, made up of faculty and staff from the University and the Charlotte business and non-profit community.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Executive Director is the lead administrator for W+GRA. In that role, she or he is responsible for managing graduate/undergraduate students, directing budgetary operations, fostering community-University collaborations, and leading research project development and grants. The position works independently from the Associate Provost for Metropolitan Studies and from the Director of Engaged Scholarship, to whom she or he reports. Expertise in organizational development, research methods, project management and grant-writing are critical skills for this position.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

1.Identifying opportunities for new community partnerships and alliances; fostering and strengthening those partnerships and collaborations;
2.Connecting community interests and University Faculty/programs focused on women and girls; building and nurturing a high-performing Advisory Council.
3. Planning, driving and supporting the Alliance’s research activities.
4.Collaborating with University Advance to raise funds and build donor relationships that support Alliance activities.
5.Coordinating and convening a faculty research committee.
6.Raising the visibility of, and increasing academic community respect for, the Alliance’s work and mission
7.Overseeing the planning, financial, operating and reporting functions of the Alliance.
8.Designing, organizing and producing the biennial Women’s Summit.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree in any relevant field.

General understanding of, and familiarity with, the academic research process.

Fundraising experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling the clear articulation of mission, vision and programs.

Skilled at developing effective partnerships and collaborations among non-profits, community leaders, educations institutions and grassroots groups.

Skilled at navigating complex social and donor environments.

Strong strategic planning, assessment/analysis, research and organizational skills.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Doctoral or Terminal Degree in any relevant field.

Experience Working in a University Environment

Expertise and/or experience in policy areas related to women and girls.

Necessary Certifications/LicensesPreferred Certifications/LicensesSpecial Notes to Applicants

The finalist will be subject to a criminal background check.

Posting Open Date08/19/2019Posting Close Date09/20/2019Open Until FilledNoProposed Hire DateIf time-limited please indicate appointment end dateContact InformationPosting Specific Questions

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  1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
  1. Research Interest Statement
  2. Diversity Statement

Organization

About Us

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. It leverages its location in the state's largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region. 

Located in the state’s largest metropolitan area, UNC Charlotte is among the fastest growing universities in the UNC System.  A large public university with a small college feel, UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus is the home away from home for more than 29,000 students.  The University offers internationally competitive research and creative activity opportunities and exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs coupled with a focused set of community engagement initiatives that enrich the region’s quality of life.

In fulfilling our mission, we envision a University that promises:

  • An accessible and affordable quality education that equips students with intellectual and professional skills, ethical principles, and an international perspective.
  • A strong foundation in liberal arts and opportunities for experiential education to enhance students’ personal and professional growth.
  • A robust intellectual environment that values social and cultural diversity, free expression, collegiality, integrity, and mutual respect.
  • A safe, diverse, team-oriented, ethically responsible, and respectful workplace environment that develops the professional capacities of our faculty and staff.

To achieve a leadership position in higher education, we will:

  • Rigorously assess our progress toward our institutional, academic, and administrative plans using benchmarks appropriate to the goals articulated by our programs and in our plans.
  • Serve as faithful stewards of the public and private resources entrusted to us and provide effective and efficient administrative services that exceed the expectations of our diverse constituencies.
  • Create meaningful collaborations among university, business, and community leaders to address issues and opportunities of the region.
  • Develop an infrastructure that makes learning accessible to those on campus and in our community and supports the scholarly activities of the faculty.
  • Pursue opportunities to enhance personal wellness through artistic, athletic, or recreational activities.
  • Operate an attractive, environmentally responsible and sustainable campus integrated with the retail and residential neighborhoods that surround us.

Dual Career

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to the recruitment and retention of highly qualified and productive faculty, administrators, and other professional staff members. We recognize that career decisions are influenced by family considerations.  For up to one year from the date of an employee’s relocation to Charlotte, the University will assist the employee’s  spouse or domestic partner with efforts to find employment within the University and/or within the surrounding area.

Diversity at UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is committed to cultivating diversity and inclusion throughout the campus. Our campus community is comprised of people who represent the wide breadth of gender identities, sexualities, races and ethnicities, faith traditions, nationalities, and other social groups and backgrounds.  All of these identities and experiences enrich the University as a whole.  UNC Charlotte strives to celebrate and leverage the benefits of this diversity, and to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

To learn more about plans, programs, resources and news and events relating to diversity and inclusion at UNC Charlotte please use the following link: https://diversity.uncc.edu/

To access the full text of the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus Diversity, Access and Inclusion please use the following link: https://diversity.uncc.edu/sites/diversity.uncc.edu/files/media/Campus%20Plan%20for%20Diversity%2C%20Access%2C%20and%20Inclusion%202016.pdf

Optional text if space allows….

Overview of the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus Diversity, Access and Inclusion.

The goal of quality education for all at UNC Charlotte is the foundation for our Diversity Plan.  At its fullest potential, higher education allows students to interact with people from different backgrounds and to engage a range of ideas and perspectives.  This educational experience cultivates the skills that graduates will need to function adeptly in a global society.  

As North Carolina and the Charlotte region undergo rapid population growth and demographic change, UNC Charlotte must respond to the needs of a more diverse student population. It is imperative that the University prepare its students to become leaders and thriving citizens in a pluralistic and multicultural society. In adopting our Diversity Plan, we affirm that:

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    • We believe that a diverse faculty, staff and student body are critical in advancing teaching, scholarship, and community engagement at UNC Charlotte.
    • We are committed to enhancing opportunities for living, working and learning in a diverse environment
    • We are committed to educating our students to interact effectively and respectfully in the global community. 

      The Plan identifies components of a diverse campus community and outlines steps toward building an inclusive environment that promotes the success of all students, faculty, and staff. It is a living document that affirms our institutional values and is designed to offer guidance to University departments and units for achieving the University goals for diversity.  The seven broad objectives of the Diversity Plan are:

      1: Promote a broad understanding of goals for diversity, access, and inclusion for the University through active outreach to the campus community.

      2: Recruit and graduate a diverse student body that reflects community diversity and addresses the state’s need to increase access to higher education for historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students.

      3: Increase the recruitment of underrepresented faculty and advance their progression through the faculty ranks.

                  4: Increase the representation of staff from underrepresented groups.

      5: Ensure the presence of institutional environments and course development that enhance learning and appreciation for the full range of diversity.

      6: Develop external relationships with the community to enhance diversity on and off campus.

                  7: Ensure the Success of the Plan through Assessment, Accountability, and Recognition.

       

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