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Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 161171
Agency: Lander University
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UP03
Position Number:: 0000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $75,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $85,000.00
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov. Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week.Some nights and weekends
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Executive Director of Parent Engagement is an experienced, dynamic leader who is responsible for envisioning, executing, and growing a comprehensive, multi-faceted Parent Engagement program that effectively enhances relationships with the parents of Lander students, promotes student retention, and facilitates a culture of connection. The Executive Director collaborates with University Advancement (UA), the Lander Foundation, Student Success, and other departments across campus (e.g., Admissions/Enrollment Management and Student Affairs) to promote and support meaningful Parent Engagement through a robust communication strategy, focused events, and philanthropic support.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 10 years demonstrated experience in a higher education environment. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. Valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for Master's Degree.
Additional Comments
Ability to establish performance metrics for engagement while monitoring retention and growth. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituencies. Proven skills as a communicator and public-speaker, writer and event-planner. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and effectively develop and grow a dedicated group of volunteers. Excellent project management skills - ability to take lead on multi-functional projects, manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing demands, and adapt to frequent and unexpected changes.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree?
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Do you have 10 years demonstrated experience in a higher education environment?
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Where did you hear about this position?
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Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 161171
Agency: Lander University
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UP03
Position Number:: 0000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $75,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $85,000.00
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov. Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week.Some nights and weekends
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Executive Director of Parent Engagement is an experienced, dynamic leader who is responsible for envisioning, executing, and growing a comprehensive, multi-faceted Parent Engagement program that effectively enhances relationships with the parents of Lander students, promotes student retention, and facilitates a culture of connection. The Executive Director collaborates with University Advancement (UA), the Lander Foundation, Student Success, and other departments across campus (e.g., Admissions/Enrollment Management and Student Affairs) to promote and support meaningful Parent Engagement through a robust communication strategy, focused events, and philanthropic support.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 10 years demonstrated experience in a higher education environment. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. Valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for Master's Degree.
Additional Comments
Ability to establish performance metrics for engagement while monitoring retention and growth. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituencies. Proven skills as a communicator and public-speaker, writer and event-planner. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and effectively develop and grow a dedicated group of volunteers. Excellent project management skills - ability to take lead on multi-functional projects, manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing demands, and adapt to frequent and unexpected changes.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree?
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- No
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Do you have 10 years demonstrated experience in a higher education environment?
- Yes
- No
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Where did you hear about this position?
- www.jobs.sc.gov
- Lander Website
- www.gwdtoday.com
- SC Works
- SC Vocational Rehabilitation
- Lander Employee
- Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
- Other
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