Director of Leadership & Civic Engagement (OA10)

Company: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Posting Details Position Number013487Functional TitleDirector of Leadership & Civic Engagement (OA10)Position TypeAdministration - StaffPosition EclassEP - EHRA 12 mo leave earningUniversity Information UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000 students, and 3,000 faculty and staff members representing 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master---s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement was established in 2001 to develop citizen-leaders who serve UNC Greensboro and the larger Piedmont Triad community, and to advance the commitment of UNC Greensboro that every student will have the opportunity to engage in leadership development with public purpose. UNC Greensboro is a public, doctoral/research-intensive university of almost 20,000 students coming from North Carolina and 48 other states and 69 foreign countries/regions in 82 baccalaureate programs, 28 certificate/specialist/licensure programs, 74 master---s programs and 32 doctoral programs. UNC Greensboro is located in a city of 287,019 in the central part of the state, with a metropolitan area population of 1,089,155. Position Summary The Director of Leadership and Civic Engagement provides oversight and strategic direction to a team of talented professionals who focus on engaging students in leadership development, civic engagement, and meaningful service with the goal of preparing them to be change makers who are equipped to create positive social change in our communities. The director will help cultivate campus and community partnerships that advance the mission and initiatives of UNCG and provide students with experiences that create 21st Century Leaders with the knowledge and skills to be active contributors to UNCG and the greater Piedmont Triad Community. The Director will work with the team to plan, deliver and assess leadership and civic engagement programs on the campus. The Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement team is professionally engaged and has received numerous accolades for their innovative work. The university was also recently designated as a ---Voter Friendly Campus--- and is a NASPA LEAD initiative institution. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a Master---s degree in higher education administration or other related area, and a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in higher education with a focus on leadership, service, and/or civic engagement related work. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and CertificatesPreferred Qualifications Candidates should also possess a working understanding of related legal and compliance issues; an ability to create and assess new initiatives; experience managing budgets; and knowledge of the theoretical foundations related to college student development, leadership development and campus environments. Candidates should possess strong leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills, with a proven record of achieving results in collaboration with others; building successful teams; and mentoring professionals and students. Candidates should also have experience working within diverse campus environments and possess an understanding of how to create culturally inclusive and engaging environments. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application: Resume Cover Letter List of References Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes: Name Company Name Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. Email Address Contact Phone Number Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process. Recruitment Range$81,000-$84,800Org -DepartmentLeadership - Civic Engagement - 44805Job Open Date03/04/2020For Best Consideration Date03/31/2020Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesFTE1.000Type of AppointmentPermanentIf time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.Number of Months per Year12FLSAExemptKey Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Percentage Of Time40%Key Responsibility Student Leadership and Civic Resource Essential Tasks The Director provides continuity and direction for Leadership and Civic Engagement through the following: --- provide/encourage campus-wide coordination, communication, collaboration, and recognition of the numerous existing and on-going institutional programs related to student leadership, community service, civic learning, and democratic engagement; --- promote the development of civic engagement opportunities in both curricular and co-curricular formats to increase the quality and depth of experiential education activities; --- develop and support initiatives for student leadership development programs, community engagement opportunities, and enhanced democratic arts to address institutional and student needs; --- provide liaison and referral services for students, faculty, and community agencies (---partners---) to increase and strengthen mutually beneficial collaborations for active student learning in the community; --- recruit, orient, and support the work of faculty engaged in academic service-learning and leadership development; Percentage Of Time25%Key Responsibility Budgetary Management Essential Tasks --- manage state, student fee-funded, and discretionary budgets of more than $1M; --- provide leadership in the supervision and evaluation of 6 FTE professional, 1 FTE administrative support, 3 graduate and several dozen undergraduate student staff; Percentage Of Time20%Key Responsibility Programming Essential Tasks --- lead program planning, marketing, and program evaluation activities of the department; --- assess programs, services, and student learning; --- coach/advise/mentor individual students regarding community leadership and service; --- enhance institutional recognition of students who demonstrate exemplary leadership and service accomplishments; --- seek external funding for programs; Percentage Of Time15%Key Responsibility Collaboration Essential Tasks --- participate in institutional life through committees, task forces, and other professional service and duties as assigned. ADA Checklist Physical EffortHand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - RWork EnvironmentInside - F, Outside - OApplicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying: UNCGjobsearch Website Greensboro News & Record Other Newspaper NCWorks.gov UNC System Job Board Other Online Job Board Personal Networking NCAPPA SRAPPA Raleigh News & Observer HigherEdJobs If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question) Do you have previous experience in Higher Ed? Yes No Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? 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