Director Leadership, Learning and Community - 2383

This position requires an earned master's degree in student services, higher education, humanities, or a related field. Three-five (3-5) years of experience in a college or university setting; ability to develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, students, and faculty; and excellent communication and project management experience. Candidates must have the ability to work well with a diverse university student population and community organizations.

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Leadership, Learning & Community provides meaningful co- and extra-curricular developmental and educational opportunities for students to recognize their potential and challenge students to enrich and enhance their education experience to become responsible citizens through active, engaged service as outlined by the University's mission.

Guided by the University's Core Values, Leadership, Learning & Community is committed to enhancing the overall educational experience of students by:

The primary purpose of this position is to support and enhance student learning by implementing educational opportunities that develop civic engagement competency through high impact service-learning, leadership development, community involvement. In addition, this position is responsible for building collaborative community partnerships with nonprofits, community-based organizations, businesses, and government agencies to support student learning.

This position will direct and manage the programs, activities and events of Leadership, Learning and Community. The position is responsible for establishing a vision and strategic outcomes related to UNCP's opportunities for community engagement, civic development, co-curricular service, leadership development, and academic service-learning; developing and facilitating curriculum to promote service and engagement while cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with community based agencies and organizations; and providing supervision to professional staff and students.

The Director will be responsible for general oversight of the planning, implementing and assessing of programs, events, and various service initiatives, and provide direction for campus-wide service and leadership programs that promote collaboration between the academic and student affairs divisions; developing, planning and assessing programs, workshops and seminars that promote educational and awareness on leadership development, civic responsibility, citizenship and civic engagement; identifying and implementing best practices that cooperatively engage students, faculty and community in collaborative high impact practices that support student learning and development; educating and advising institutional departments, faculty and staff on programs and activities that promote the University's commitment to service and leadership development; and collaborating with institutional support services to advance leadership and civic engagement programs and campus/community partnerships.

This person will develop and monitor departmental budgets, including state funds, student fees, grants and gifts, and seek opportunities to advance resources through donations and grants; develop and disseminate monthly and annual reports and assessments of department programs; and prepare performance evaluations of staff.

Applicants must be innovative and creative in developing programs and projects that promote community service, civic engagement and volunteer opportunities for students; have the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent writing and public speaking, marketing skills; have the ability to work independently and part of a team.

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.