NC State University Hiring for Program Director, Engineering Living Learning Village at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

PG192654EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Program Director, Engineering Living Learning Village

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$60,000 – $65,000 (commensurate with experience)

Work Schedule:

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.

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Residential Learning Academic

About 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 –https://housing.dasa.ncsu.edu/.

Essential Job Duties:

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, Program 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 Program Director creates and implements holistic experiential learning opportunities for students.
As one of our 15 Living and Learning Communities, the Engineering Village provides experiential learning opportunities for approximately 730 engineering students to build relationships and establish a sense of community and belonging with the College of Engineering and NC State. The village is focused on creating a community of care to support students’ wellness, personal and academic success. The village helps students build skills to reach their long-term goals by connecting them with campus partners for internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, and study abroad opportunities. Students in the village also have access to an in-house Design Studio/MakerSpace for class or personal projects, prototyping, and hands-on design challenges. The goal of the Engineering Village is to help students explore their academic options prior to joining an engineering major department and develop skills, talents, and behaviors that will enable them to address complex challenges facing our community and the world.
The Program Director works closely with campus partners, including the College of Engineering, Wilson College of Textiles, NC State Libraries, and Career Development Center to scaffold and sequence curricular and co-curricular experiences to promote learning and achievement of program goals and student learning outcomes of the College of Engineering’s First Year Engineering Program. The Program Director teaches a section of E101 – Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving and E102 – Engineering in the 21st Century for the College of Engineering. Sections of the course will include students participating in the Engineering Village. The courses focus on the engineering design cycle, interdisciplinary teamwork, and problem-solving from a general engineering perspective, the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering, and goes more depth on the College’s 18 degree programs and 12 departments. The Program Director evaluates the success of the program toward achieving goals and objectives through an assessment plan and strategies that enable data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement.
Reporting Structure:The Program Director formally reports to the Associate Director for Living Learning Programs and will have expectations to support strategic initiatives developed by First Year Engineering Programs and the College of Engineering.
Position Duties & Responsibilities:The Program Director will be responsible for the following primary duties:
Village Mission & Student Development

• Cultivate intentional interactions through educational strategies connected to a residential curriculum.
• In consultation with the Assistant Director for Assessment, Research, and Evaluation, assess the Village experience.
• Maintain high visibility in the community by holding office hours, attending events, and through daily interactions that foster positive relationships.
• Develop and implement learning outcome-specific programs and experiential learning opportunities that align with REM, Village mission, and the College of Engineering’s First Year Engineering Program goals with special emphasis on offering activities that promote learning, service, problem-solving, creative inquiry, and reflection.
• Provide Village residents with information about transitional opportunities and experiences for second year and beyond.
• Demonstrate ongoing development of skills associated with current and evolving research on first-year engineering education.

Open and Welcoming Community

• 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.

Crisis and Resident Behavior

• As needed, support the Residence Life team in crisis response and management by implementing restorative justice practices.
• Serve as a resource and make referrals for residents and staff experiencing personal challenges and crises.
• Cultivate a community of care in support of student mental health using strategies with an emphasis on small group interaction, building relationships, wellness, and 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 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, outreach, and operational activities with University Housing and Campus Partners (University Open House, College of Engineering Open House, Experience NC State, Orientation, etc.)
• Collaborate with Administration and Occupancy Management and Associate Director for Academic Initiatives to manage the Village Assignments process in the Housing Assignment’s platform for mentors and residents.
• Lead in the management of village spaces and coordinate Village membership with Campus Partners.
• Provide leadership for the Village Advisory Council to facilitate ongoing strategic planning meetings.
• 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 the Residence Life team, Associate Director for Academic Initiatives and DASA Facilities, and IT
• Manage and maintain the Design Studio/Makerspace including all technology and supplies within. Take inventory and order supplies as needed for the upkeep of the space.
• Work with the College of Engineering Academic Affairs Administration for the purchase of supplies and hiring of MakerSpace Lab Assistants meeting all required budgetary and hiring expectations.
• Serve on the planning committee for the Make-A-Thon Sustainability Competition.

Supervision:

• Supervise, train, and evaluate 5-21 Village Mentors, Lab Assistants, and a Graduate Assistant, Residential Learning (where applicable).
• Coach Village Staff through regular 1:1 and staff meetings.
• Attend and assist in facilitating departmental training sessions.
• Assist with departmental recruitment and selection processes.

Partnership Development:

• 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 the Career Development Center, NC State Libraries, Office of Undergraduate Research, NC State Entrepreneurship, Engineering Place, Women & Minority Engineering Programs, College of Engineering faculty, NC State Alumni, 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.

Teaching/Instruction, and Other Opportunities:

• Teach designated section(s) of the College of Engineering course E101 – Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving and E102 – Engineering in the 21st Century for the College of Engineering.
• May serve as a Judge and/or Coordinator for one of the Freshman Engineering Design Day capstone projects.
• Coordinate student enrollment in the linked course section with Registration and Records and the College of Engineering.
• Serve on the College of Engineering’s College Advising Committee.

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 or incidents of sex discrimination to 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM-related field.
• 3 to 4 years of work experience in the following:
  • Higher Education, Student Affairs;
  • Demonstrated experience working with students in STEM majors;
  • Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and coaching college students;
  • Demonstrated experience administering programs and/or services to college students, including planning and implementing large-scale social and educational programs.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated team leadership and personnel management with experience supervising professional, graduate, and undergraduate student staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Student Counseling, College Student Development, Career Counseling
• 1 to 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:

No

Commercial Driver’s License required:

No

Job Open Date:

06/16/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In addition to the application, please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for professional references.

Position Number:

00103932

Position Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:

Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory 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 Emergencies

Department ID:

242202 – Residential Learning Academic

AA/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.

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