Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Leadership

6 days ago


Cullowhee, United States Western Carolina University Full time

Position Summary The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Leadership reports to the Senior Assistant Director for Leadership Programs. Leadership Programs is responsible for providing leadership development for students at Western Carolina University. This position supports, develops, and implements comprehensive student leadership programs primarily for students at Western Carolina University and collaborates closely with other campus partners.This position serves as one of the primary coordinators for Recognized Student Organizations and assists with the support, development, and training of student organization leadership. This position will teach up to two courses per year in the LEAD Minor Program. This position will develop and collaborate with WCU Campus Partners to advance DCA leadership programming initiatives, events, and offerings.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position: Knowledge and ability to apply leadership theories, concepts, and practices to programs, curriculum instruction, and other activities. Exemplary organizational skills with a strong emphasis on detail. Experience in planning programs and events. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc. Strong computer skills using Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet. Strong leadership and program planning skills. Create, implement, and assess leadership programs to serve the general student population at WCU Serve as a primary coordinator for Recognized Student Organizations Assist with the development and implementation of the RecognizedStudent Organization trainings and initiatives Support continuous improvement initiatives for DCA Leadership Programs Oversee annual Homecoming student banner competition Serve as a member of the Leadership Minor Committee Assist with the recruiting and marketing for the Leadership Minor Support DCA evening and weekend events and programs as needed Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance. Master’s Degree required with concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Leadership or related field and 1–2 years job-related experience in a University setting. Preferred Qualifications Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12



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