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Assistant Director for Recruitment and Retention
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193259EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant Director for Recruitment and RetentionAnticipated Hiring Range
$58, 000 - $62,000 (Commensurate with experience)Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (some evenings and weekends for program events)Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
University Honors ProgramAbout the Department
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.
The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
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.
The University Honors Program enriches the educational experience of a community of academically motivated, intellectually curious, and high-potential students from all communities, providing them a platform for achieving their unique potential. The program offers interdisciplinary HON seminars that feature co-curricular experiences; the Honors Forum, a co-curricular experience that includes addresses by public figures, discussions of contemporary issues, performances, and off-campus excursions; programs that allow students to engage in cultural, career, and outdoor exploration; study abroad programs; and a residential village developed with partners in University Housing.
Essential Job Duties
The Assistant Director will coordinate the University Honors Program (UHP) admissions process for first-year, transfer, and current NC State students.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Recruitment
- Develop timelines for the admissions process.
- Participate in university recruitment programs on campus and throughout North Carolina.
- Design and implement orientation sessions for admissions cycles.
- Create application and recruitment materials, develop rubrics for application, review, and develop content for recruitment brochures.
- Participate in university conversations about admissions and liaise with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, campus scholarship programs, NC State colleges, and academic departments.
- Collect and analyze data on UHP admissions processes.
Retention
- Develop a comprehensive advising program for UHP students.
- Manage UHP retention effort by communicating program requirements and resources to students and confirming student progress through program milestones.
- Develop workshops regarding program requirements, opportunities, and services. Deliver these workshops in conjunction with other members of the UHP team.
- Serve as primary advisor for a subset of UHP students.
- Serve as a resource for faculty and staff with questions about UHP requirements and processes.
- Provide leadership for UHP student services and refer questions and appointments to other members of the UHP team as required.
Completion
- Manage program completion process for graduating students each semester.
- Develop communications and workshops to support students as they work to fulfill their program requirements during their final semesters at NC State.
- Coordinate program completion ceremonies each fall and spring semester.
- Liaise with Registration and Records and campus departments to communicate information about and recognition for students completing the UHP.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Serve as UHP advisor for 300 students.
- Support the design and delivery of UHP enrichment programming.
Other Responsibilities
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Associate Director.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- Ability to retrieve, analyze, and summarize data
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with collegiality
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with high-achieving students in a university setting
- Experience working in higher education
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
NC Valid Driver’s License is required.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
02/29/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application, please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
Position Number
00008295Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
247001 - University Honors ProgramAA/EEO
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.
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.
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