Program Director, Wellness and Women of Welch Villages
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193246EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Program Director, Wellness and Women of Welch VillagesAnticipated Hiring Range
$60,000 - $65,000Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am -5 pm; evening and weekend work may be requiredJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Residential Learning - AcademicAbout 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.
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.
Essential Job Duties
Living and Learning Villages are communities within University Housing residential spaces where students, staff, and/or faculty engage in programs that are tailored to Village-specific content and strategies. Villages provide students with the opportunity to connect with other NC State community members who share a common interest or lived experience through curricular and co-curricular programs.
Village Overview Specific to the Wellness and Women of Welch Villages
Established in fall of 2013, the Wellness Village is an opt-in living learning community focused on helping students achieve a balanced life-style through the incorporation of the six-elements of wellness (Community, Emotional, Financial, Physical, Purpose and Social) in their daily activities and experiences.
The Women of Welch (WOW) Village, established in 2010, is an opt-in living learning community that enhances women’s leadership opportunities outside the classroom through empowerment, leadership development, self-awareness, support and advocacy. WOW creates a holistic community that encourages individual women’s growth while challenging members to act as citizens of a global community.
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 NC State’s Women’s Center for the Women of Welch (WOW) Village and the Director of Wellness within Wellness and Recreation for the Wellness Village. The Program Director also forges partnerships with a larger group of campus units and departments to leverage resources and opportunities to achieve the mission and learning outcomes. 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.
The Village Director will be responsible for the following primary duties:
Village Mission & Student Development
- In collaboration with University Housing’s Residence Life team, Wellness and Recreation and the Women’s Center, cultivate intentional interactions connected to the village mission, strategic partners’ program missions and Housing’s Residence Education Model.
- In consultation with DASA Assessment and strategic partners, assess, evaluate and report on 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 to develop a sense of belonging and connectedness within the Village and the NC State University campus community.
- Throughout the academic year and summer, develop and implement learning outcome-specific programs and experiential learning opportunities that:
- Align with Housing’s Residence Education Model
- Achieves the mission of the Wellness Village centering the six elements of wellness identified by Wellness and Recreation (Community, Emotional, Financial, Physical, Purpose and Social).
- Achieves the mission of the Women of Welch Village with specific focus on community, empowerment, leadership development, self-awareness, support and advocacy.
- Connect students to transitional opportunities and high-impact experiences across the university.
Open and Welcoming Community
- Create and maintain an open and welcoming community.
- Foster a community encompassing various student populations.
- Serve as an advocate and role model for staff and village participants.
Crisis and Resident Behavior
- 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
Administration:
- 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 supplies ordering and processing of receipts.
- In collaboration with strategic partners 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 strategic partner sponsored outreach events in collaboration with the Associate Director for Residential Learning and Conference and Guest Services staff.
- 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.
Supervision:
- Supervise, train, and evaluate 3 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.
Partnership Development:
- Responsible for creating, leading, and facilitating Advisory Council meetings
- Cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations with other living 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 where the village resides.
Teaching/Instruction, and other Opportunities:
- Where applicable, develop and instruct linked Village academic courses collaborating with strategic partners.
- In collaboration with the Associate Director for Living Learning Programs, develop a professional development plan.
- Coordinate student enrollment in all village-linked course sections with Registration and Records and with strategic points of contacts for Wellness and Women of Welch Villages.
Other 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.
Minimum Education and Experience
- A Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, College Counseling, College Student Development, Career Counseling, Village content area or a related field
- 1 to 2 years post-Master’s work experience with relevant experience in the following:
- Working with college students in an educational setting including student engagement, community centers, housing, wellness and recreation or other closely related areas.
Other Required Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience, post-Master’s degree, in a field related to the Village content area
- 1-2 years relevant experience with living and learning communities and/or Village content area
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
02/27/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00046721Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
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 EmergenciesDepartment ID
242202 - Residential Learning AcademicAA/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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