Associate Director, Student Affairs
at Duke University
Durham, NC 27710, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 14 Aug, 2024 | Not Specified | 16 May, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Higher Education,Event Planning,Assessment,Program Management,Color,Communication Skills,Program Administration,Crisis,Collaboration,Creativity,Provision,It,Program Development,Completion,Thinking Skills | No | No |
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Description:
DUKE UNIVERSITY:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Work generally requires a master’s degree in higher education/student services and three years of experience in higher education or a related setting. Background in advising/counseling students and experience in building community, sense of belonging, supporting holistic wellness, and program administration are highly preferred.
OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated achievement in student organization advising.
- Experience in program development, event planning, assessment, and data-driven improvement.
- Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
- Skills relevant to establishing and maintaining successful partnerships with students/families, alumni, parents, faculty/staff, administration, members of the community, and other stakeholders.
- Use of sound judgment and critical thinking skills particularly related to handling crisis and confidential matters.
- Preference for a candidate who has experience supporting student who are 1st generation and lower income.
EDUCATION
Work requires analytical, organizational and communication skills generally acquired through completion of a master’s degree program.
EXPERIENCE
Work generally requires four years experience in personnel, college or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE university administration, or a related field to acquire skills necessary to provide program management, advising and general administrative support.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Responsibilities:
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Director for New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) provides vital leadership in Duke’s support of both new students and families. To support incoming students, the Associate Director will advise a team of paid student leaders in the design, implementation, and execution of Experiential Orientation, a signature program of QuadEx. Additionally, they will work in collaboration with other members of the team to build meaningful relationships and partnerships across campus to better the onboarding of all students through the coordination and communication of Welcome Weeks and other innovative onboarding efforts.
The Associate Director will also be the team lead for all Family Programs. This includes leading our partnership with families as they support their students through their educational journeys. Programs include Family Weekend, monthly newsletters, and regular programming that keeps families engaged, connected, and equipped to support their student.
Duties
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
20%
- Supervise a full-time staff member through their ongoing professional development, goal setting and effectiveness, and work/life balance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Office of New Student and Family Programs is a hub of innovation and serves as an essential office within QuadEx. As such, there may be other opportunities to support Duke’s campuswide commitment to belonging, engagement, and well-being.
10%
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Education Management
Teaching / Education
Education, Teaching
Graduate
Higher education or a related setting
Proficient
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Durham, NC 27710, USA