POSITION OPENING: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR LEADERSHIP & SERVICE-LEARNING, EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=349493
The Office for Leadership and Service-Learning encourages, supports, and shapes a culture of civic responsibility through the use of leadership education and experiential learning, empowering leaders to make positive impacts on campus and in their communities. In partnership with local, regional, and international communities, we seek to foster an environment where individuals learn about themselves and their community, take action through service, and advocate for lasting social change. The Office for Leadership and Service-Learning is supported by the Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) unit within East Carolina University’s Division of Student Affairs. SIL enhances the educational experience for all students by helping to build a sense of campus community through a wide variety of programs and services for individuals and student groups. Through a broad range of co-curricular, cultural, educational, recreational, and social programs, SIL supports the university’s commitments of student success, public service, and regional transformation. The unit is composed of five departments: Student Activities and Organizations, Greek Life, Leadership and Service-Learning, Intercultural Affairs, and Student Centers.
Working as a member of a team, this position supports student development through a series of service and leadership programs designed to assist students in fostering the skills, knowledge, competencies, and values necessary to become effective leaders and citizens. The programs offer students basic skills training as well as opportunities for personal growth, networking, and capacity building that provide a foundation for ethical action and commitment throughout their lives.
Responsibilities may include: ECU Elite Pirates, community partnerships, service-learning course support, Williams Leadership Scholarship, Jarvis Living-Learning Community, Alternative Break Experiences, Chancellor’s Student Leadership Academy, Leadership Resource Team, LeaderShape© and the ECU Leadership Institute. This position reports to the Associate Director of Leadership and Service-Learning. Supervises a Graduate Assistant and student staff.
This is a professional position with responsibilities having a direct impact on the quality of students’ educational experiences and interaction with their peers, as well as the campus community at large. Additionally, this position requires a strong knowledge of university budgetary practices, risk management, problem solving skills, and contract negotiation; independent decision-making and critical thinking skills are necessary.
Other duties:
–Engage in individual and group advising to help students achieve more effective social, personal, professional, and educational development.
–Advise students on university policies and procedures.
–Serve on various Student Affairs and university wide committees.
–Provide on-site coordination and supervision during programs/events.
–Develop evaluation instruments and prepare summative reports for each program.
–Recruit faculty and staff from across campus to assist in program development, staff selection, and facilitation.
–Assist with design of publications, website, and other marketing materials in collaboration with Associate Director.
–Engage in ongoing professional development related to leadership development, civic learning and community engagement, student development theory and best practices, etc.
–Work as part of a team to advance the mission of the Office for Leadership and Service-Learning.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field required (education, higher education administration, leadership education, college student personnel administration, or other relevant area of study).
Minimum of two years relevant experience in higher education setting working directly with students.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a theoretical foundation in the principles and practices of leadership development theory.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and the willingness to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with community agencies, students, campus colleagues, and faculty.
Strong technical background in social media would be an asset for the successful candidate.
Ability/willingness to work some nights/weekends; commitment to teamwork and collaboration.