Program Director, Honors Village

PG193197EP

No

Program Director, Honors Village

$60,000 - $65,000

40 hours per week scheduled to meet student and program needs; generally Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm with some evenings and weekend student meetings and program implementation responsibilities.

Raleigh, NC

Residential Learning - Academic

Primary Function of Organizational Unit: The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
NC State was named a great place to work in the 2022 Forbes annual survey as the best large employer in North Carolina. The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
University Housing serves as a unit within DASA. For more information regarding the mission, vision, and values of University Housing, we encourage applicants to review the University Housing website.

A Living and Learning Village is a place where students, staff, and faculty are engaged around common learning outcomes to Think and Do in a shared residential environment. Villages provide connected curricular and co-curricular experiences to foster a sense of belonging, cultivate an intellectually enriching environment, and support the development of the whole student. As content-area professionals, Village Directors sustain all aspects of the program’s day-to-day operations, programmatic leadership and long-term vision and strategic planning for Village enhancement and growth. In alignment with invested strategic partners in academic and campus units as well as University Housing’s Residence Education Model (REM), the Village Director creates and implements holistic experiential learning opportunities for students.
As one of our 15 Living and Learning Communities, the Honors Village offers approximately 400 University Honors Program students opportunities to be active members of a community that connects students to the high-impact experiences essential to a transformative undergraduate experience. The village collaborates with other campus units to design and implement initiatives emphasizing research, service, leadership, and professional development. Village residents also have access to off-campus educational experiences that allow students to learn and reflect in North Carolina, the United States, and abroad.
The village community welcomes students from all colleges and majors. This means that village residents will live with classmates in their courses for study groups and group projects and will also learn, work, and engage with students from other disciplines who all share one thing in common – the desire to excel in the classroom and beyond. Village residents have access to special HON seminars developed for village residents, Honors Forum activities in the village, and special courses that connect students to high-impact experiential learning. The village provides classroom spaces, a computer lab, and an outdoor volleyball court. There are indoor and outdoor spaces for focusing on academics, connecting with peers, and relaxation.
In University Housing, the Program Director develops and facilitates engaging high-impact experience strategies that promote transformative learning through our residence education model for all students who opt into the village experience. The Program Director cultivates and sustains collaborative relationships within University Housing and across NC State to foster a sense of belonging, mattering and community to maximize learning, optimize resources and to achieve desired learning goals. In alignment with the University, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs’ strategic goals and in support of University Housing’s operation, the Program Director provides oversight for the day-to-day programmatic efforts, including administration, outcomes assessment, student staff supervision, supporting recruitment and outreach efforts, and actively participating in move-in and move-out initiatives.
There are two critical components of the Village experience: Living and Learning. The Program Director works closely with the Director of the University Honors Program and larger team to integrate learning through curated in class and beyond high-impact experiences with emphasis on research, service, leadership and professional development. In-class learning occurs in specially developed Honors seminars and special courses that connect students to high-impact experiential learning opportunities. Supporting the living experience of village participants, the Program Director works within University Housing with our Residence Life, Residence Learning, Assignments and Occupancy Management and Operations teams.
Reporting Structure:The Village Director formally reports to the Director, Residential Learning, but also has reporting expectations working closely with the Director of the University Honors Program.
Position Duties & Responsibilities:The Village Director will be responsible for the following primary duties:
Village Mission & Student Development

• In collaboration with the University Honors Program and University Housing team, cultivate intentional interactions connected to village and program mission and residence education model.
• In consultation with DASA Assessment and the University Honors Program, assess the Village experience.
• Maintain high visibility in the community by holding office hours, attending events, and through daily interactions that foster positive relationships and help develop a sense of belonging and connectedness within the Village community, University Honors Program and the NC State University community.
• Throughout the academic year and summer, develop and implement learning outcome-specific programs and experiential learning opportunities that align with REM, Village mission and the University Honors Program goals with special emphasis on high-impact experiences that promote learning, undergraduate research, service, problem solving, professional development, creative inquiry, and hone curiosity.
• Connect students to transitional and high-impact experiences across the university.
• Demonstrate ongoing development of skills associated with current and evolving research on Village topical areas.

• Create and maintain an open and welcoming community.
• Foster a community encompassing various student populations.
• Participate in and encourage participation in ongoing training to support the needs of the community.
• Serve as an advocate and role model for staff and village participants.

• As needed, support the Residence Life team in crisis response and management implementing restorative justice practices
• Serve as a resource and make referrals for residents and staff experiencing personal challenges and crisis
• Cultivate a community of care in support of student mental-health using strategies with an emphasis on small group interaction, building relationships, wellness, belonging

• Maintain accurate records and complete annual reports for assessment and executive summaries.
• Provide budget oversight for the Village community, including budget proposal, tracking and monthly reconciliation, marketplace ordering and processing of receipts.
• In collaboration with University Housing and DASA Marketing & Communications, develop and maintain the village website, marketing materials, a branding plan, capture student testimonials, photo and video documentation, and maintain an active social media presence.
• Coordinate Village recruitment activities in tandem with University Housing and University Honors Program sponsored outreach in collaboration with the Associate Director, Residential Learning and Conference and Guest Services staff.
• Collaborate with Administration and Occupancy Management and Associate Director for Living Learning Programs on space management, application and assignment process in the Housing Assignment’s platform for student applicants and the University Honors Program .
• Lead in the management of village spaces and coordinate Village membership with Campus Partners.
• Serve on the University Honors Program Advisory Committee
• Coordinate Village move-in logistics and start-of-term welcome events (i.e. symposium, Village orientation, Village Retreat).
• Coordinate and facilitate recognition efforts through Spirit of the Village Awards and Departmental End of Year Event.
• Maintain offices and Village spaces in collaboration with Residence Life team, Associate Director for Academic Initiatives and DASA Facilities, IT

• Supervise, train, and evaluate 12 Village Mentors and a Graduate Assistant.
• Coach and mentor village staff through regular 1:1 and staff meetings.
• Attend and assist in facilitating departmental training sessions.

• Responsible for creating, leading, and facilitating Advisory Council meetings
• Cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations with other living and learning Villages to broaden student learning opportunities and leverage resources.
• Develop strategic partnerships with DASA Units, academic college faculty, University staff, and members of the Greater Raleigh Community that support student learning outcomes and Village mission.
• Cultivate and nurture a relationship with the Assistant Director and Residence Life Coordinator to further the Village mission and achieve a unified student experience within the residential community
• Attend University Housing meetings, and serve on University, Division, and Departmental committees, as relevant to the position.

• Where applicable, develop and instruct linked Village academic courses collaborating with the University Honors Program
• In collaboration with the Associate Director, Living Learning Programs and Director of the University Honors Program , develop a professional development plan
• Coordinate student enrollment in the linked course section(s) with Registration and Records and the University Honors Program.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• This position is required to handle confidential information appropriately and is bound by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This position is also a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act as well as Responsible Employees under Title IX and are mandatory reporters for any crimes of incidents of sex discrimination which they are made aware. In addition to reporting, training is required for these designations.
• On a specific event/condition basis, the University may also take the unusual measure of “calling-in” employees who are not normally designated as “mandatory” and temporarily assign them to this status, if a specific adverse weather or other emergency event is critical enough to require it, as determined by the employee’s immediate supervisor or next level manager.
• This position may also be assigned tasks to support University Housing functions during transition periods.

• A Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Student Counseling, College Student Development, Career Counseling, Village content area or a related field
• 2 to 3 years post-Master’s work experience with progressively responsible duties in the following:
  • Administrative, supervisory, mentoring/coaching experience
  • College-level teaching, student advising, student development, program development, and/or curriculum development
  • Assessment

• 1 to 2 years relevant experience working with Honors students

• Excellent written, oral communication, interpersonal skills, and intellectual curiosity
• Strong commitment to student growth and development
• Ability to work collaboratively and successfully across cultures and styles
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships, build consensus and support
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Supervision experience

• 3-5 years experience, post-Master’s degree, in a field related to the Village content area
• 1 to 2 years relevant experience with living and learning communities and/or Village content area

N/A

No

No

02/05/2024

Open Until Filled

Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

00105460

EHRA Non-Faculty

1.00

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies

242202 - Residential Learning Academic

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.