Assistant Director, Thrive Hubs

Position Summary The Office of Undergraduate Education seeks a passionate, committed professional to join one of the View email address on click.appcast.io Campus Hubs. Reporting to a Hub Director, Assistant Directors assist with the overall management and delivery of services of a Hub unit, in addition to providing direct student support. During each academic year, Assistant Directors will also teach up to 4 sections of a 1-credit hour course, First‑Year Thriving, and therefore will need to meet the minimum SACS Accreditation requirements for instruction. Hub staff are expected to bring positive energy and a collaborative mindset to their everyday work, partnering with campus staff, faculty and one another to eliminate barriers to student success and ensure all students thrive. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the Liberal Arts, a desire to engage employees and build teams, and demonstrated experience utilizing an intersectional framework to support students holistically through individual interactions and programming efforts. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to the delivery of student advising and counseling or student personnel services, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Four years of professional direct student support and programming experience. Appreciation and understanding of a liberal arts education. Deep familiarity with the intersectional framework and best practices required to achieve student success including academic, wellness, engagement and financial components. Experience or training in social justice, diversity and/or cultural competence with a strong interest in continued professional development in these areas. Ability to address complex issues and provide solutions, using excellent judgement while maintaining confidentiality. Ability to take initiative, and work independently and in a team environment with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and needs of students in assigned caseload. Strong oral and written communication skills and experience teaching, training or facilitating. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups. Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and working collaboratively with staff and colleagues. Flexibility to evolve within a dynamic environment and ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and positive attitude during lengthy periods of high volume, intensive work. Ability to utilize and/or learn software applications, learning platforms, or technology‑based delivery systems. Minimum SACS qualifications to be appointed as fixed‑term faculty. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling or a related field. Strong interest in promoting innovative systems and building a culture of integrated, holistic support for students. Experience using an intersectional framework to create learning outcomes and develop educational programs. Successful supervisory/management experience or the ability to lead groups. High level of organizational skills. Ability to organize/coordinate work with attention to detail and meet deadlines. Knowledge of careers and occupations. Familiarity with career and educational planning assessments. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Experience, or interest in, contributing to educational research and professional literatures. Involvement with NACADA, NACE, NASPA, ACPA, NODA or other professional organizations which support holistic student success. Familiarity with social media and other digital technology and their application in higher education settings. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill