Assistant Director

Assistant Director, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Type: Full-Time Location: Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties Support student success and foster community, well‑being, and belonging for all NC State students. Lead the development and delivery of signature programs, relevant education opportunities, campus collaborations, and strategic initiatives aligned with the University’s, DASA’s, and the center’s strategic goals. Apply relevant theoretical concepts to support strategic goals. Programming + Strategic Campus Support Lead the development, planning, and implementation of the Pride Center signature programs, student organization development, and campus support. Maintain current knowledge of relevant research, community climate data, trends, and student needs assessments. Manage program‑specific campus and community partnerships, applying project/program management best practices. Curate accessible, intersectional, and relevant content; evaluate programs using methods aligned with Center goals and DASA assessment strategies. Create budgets and ensure alignment with appropriate financial controls, processes, and procedures. Support strategic planning and goal implementation; participate in annual goal and objective setting; collect and provide regular evaluation results from programs. Student Supervision Supervise graduate students and student staff; advertise for, hire, and train student employees. Develop and assign meaningful academic and professional growth opportunities; provide feedback and performance evaluations. Assign and monitor student hours based on available budget; train staff on reporting requirements, resource availability, and procedures. Collaborate with other centers to design and develop student employee training and onboarding. Community Building Collaborate with campus partners to curate programs and support spaces; establish measures to identify support needs and ensure responsive care. Engage appropriate reporting in alignment with University processes and procedures. Strategic Communication + Outreach Oversee media management and general marketing for initiatives and programs. Collaborate closely with the DASA communications team; plan and manage social media engagement. Work with student marketing interns; contribute to campus publications and outreach efforts. Other Work / Responsibilities Assist with the supervision of interns, student employees, and volunteers. Assist with the development of learning outcomes and assessment tools for Pride Center programs and services. Perform benchmarking and promising practices research as needed. Assist with the annual analysis of assessment data. Assist with the annual review of Pride Center programs and services. Minimum Experience and Education Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counselor Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology/Anthropology, Public Policy, or a related area. At least two years of relevant experience within a higher education or related setting. Content area knowledge and understanding of intersectionality. Required Qualifications Application of relevant theories and frameworks that support all students, including LGBTQ experiences, history, and futurity in program planning, implementation, and student organization support. Demonstrated work history of commitment to student development and knowledge of best practices for advising student leaders and student organizations. Demonstrated success in program development, delivery, and assessment, preferably in higher education settings. Experience with strategic program planning and budget management. Experience with research and curriculum development. Demonstrated ability to support identity‑based concerns. Supervision, advising, and volunteer management experience of student staff. Demonstrated successful experience in developing, delivering, facilitating, and assessing educational opportunities or presentations. Preferred Qualifications Practical familiarity with discourse and theories about student success, well‑being, and other relevant concepts. Commitment to maintaining current and relevant knowledge of best practices in supporting students. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina State University