Job Information
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Program Director for Student Development and Assessment in Charlotte, North Carolina
Position Number: 012647
Department: Health & Well Being (Adm)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
Months Per Year: 12
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Student Development
Lead developmental programs and initiatives for the more than 250 student employees across UREC
Supervise an intern for student employee development
Chair the UREC Student Training and Development Committee and serve on the UREC Awards and Recognition Committee as a non-voting member
Develop and manage student employee learning outcomes and implementation/assessment of outcomes throughout the department
Manage and regularly update the student employee manual, including processes and procedures related to hiring, onboarding, accountability, recognition, and other systems standardized at the department level
Lead the planning and implementation of staff trainings and other professional development programs for all UREC employees (e.g., all-staff trainings, emerging student leader retreats, etc.)
Assist the Director of University Recreation in the planning and implementation of leadership development for student coordinators
Work with colleagues to infuse student learning and development into UREC programs and services
Collaborate with Career Services, Leadership and Community Engagement, and other University departments and programs to ensure UREC student development initiatives are consistent and connected with other institutional student development and career-readiness initiatives
Maintain accurate usage data and regularly assess student development initiatives to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with university, state, and national standards and best practices
Assist in the development, oversight, and analysis of budgets, including expenditures, fees, and other revenue
Assessment Initiatives
Lead all department assessment projects
Serve as the UREC liaison to Student Affairs Research and Assessment, including representing UREC on the Student Affairs Assessment Committee
Work with the director to develop department assessment plans, annual goals, KPIs, etc.
Ensure department data is being collected, reported, and distributed accurately and in an ethical manner
Create reports and other methods to communicate assessment results internally and externally
Generate data for UREC monthly/annual and other reports Department Leadership
Administration
Actively participate as a member of the UREC professional staff team, including professional staff team meetings
Ensure that the UREC mission is achieved and values are upheld
Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategic plans and annual goals/priorities
Advocate for UREC and foster campus and community partnerships to advance physical activity and holistic wellbeing
General Administration
Attend and actively participate in all mandatory Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte meetings and trainings
Serve on Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte committees and working groups as assigned
Actively participate in NIRSA and/or other relevant professional associations
Other duties as assigned by the Director of University Recreation
Minimum Experience / Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in recreation, sport management, and/or higher education;
Or a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education Skills and Experience:
Master’s degree preferred
5 or more years of experience working in collegiate recreation and/or student development
A deep understanding of student development theory and experience applying it in a collegiate recreation setting
Strong communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience in leading student employee development initiatives
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of belonging and well-being