Assistant Director of Leadership Development

Posting Details

Posting Details

​Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , Skillport , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.

Working Title

Assistant Director of Leadership Development

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/28573

Vacancy Number

E961

Position Number

8585

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Department

Campus Life - 40130

Division

Student Affairs - 40000 Division

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating student leadership initiatives that align with Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, the Social Change Model of Leadership, CliftonStrengths, and other leadership development philosophies. This includes the development and facilitation of workshops, student leadership retreats, individual coaching, and annual leadership week. The position hires trains, and supervises the Coordinator for Leadership Development, responsible for leadership development programs and supervision of an undergraduate student leadership educator team. The Assistant Director develops student learning outcomes, assessment plans, and partnerships that support the leadership development of students across campus. The position also coordinates the annual Cornerstone Awards, the campus-wide student leadership awards, and the recognition event. The Assistant Director will incorporate best practices in student leadership development and high-impact practices into program development and commit to creating a learning environment in which students can thrive.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Leadership Studies,
• or related field.
• Two to four years of experience with leadership development programs.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating workshops for large groups.
• Experience supervising or advising undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated experience incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility into
• programs or initiatives.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership development frameworks (e.g., Social Change Model,
• Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Relational Leadership Model).
• Prior experience creating curriculum guided by leadership learning frameworks.
• Prior experience facilitating CliftonStrengths workshops and/or individual coaching.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required Certifications or Licensures

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Division of Student Affairs consists of 13 functional departments, each of which is responsible for providing a variety of student support, service, and educational programs which are accessible to all members of the university community. The staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom. We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.

The Campus Life department supports and gives direction to out-of-classroom learning. Based on the philosophy that learning is not confined to the classroom but is constant and on-going, the mission of the department is to facilitate the educational process by providing a laboratory experience for student growth and an arena for the development of cultural, social, leadership, and engagement awareness. This is accomplished through the administration of the Fisher Student Center, University Union, Burney Center, and Warwick Center and their programs and services by providing guidance and resources to student leaders and organizations and serving as the campus’ central point of reference regarding leadership development, student activities and organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and student community engagement.

Campus Life also serves as the first point of contact for conference and event planning and assumes the space scheduling coordination function for all campus space (except for academic course scheduling), and works with campus space stewards in various departments throughout campus to ensure timely, coordinated service for all customers.

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Months Per Year

12 Months

FTE

1.0 (40 hours per week)

Type of Position

Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions

Job Posting Date

05/15/2023

Posting Close Date

06/05/2023
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2023)
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   • UNCW Employee Referral
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   • UNCW Job Alert
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • North Carolina Job Network
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2. If you responded 'other' above, please indicate where you learned of the opportunity at UNCW:
   
   (Open Ended Question)