Director/Executive Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning - 001690

Western Carolina University

Department: Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning

About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance 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.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Director/Executive Director leads academic and community engagement and development functions including: the community engaged mission of WCU; strategic planning and implementation; co-curricular program planning and marketing; measuring, monitoring, and tracking data associated with both curricular and co-curricular approaches; community/regional partnership cultivation, communication, and management; faculty development program planning, marketing, and facilitating; and relevant student engagement (service and employment) development and management. The Director/Executive Director engages the University community (faculty, administration, staff, and students) in community engagement, service, and scholarship.

CCESL's organizational home is within Undergraduate Studies (an integral component of the university's focus on the holistic student experience) and the office of the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs. Undergraduate Studies seeks to improve individual lives and enhance economic and community development in the region, state, and nation through engaged learning opportunities. The Director/Executive Director reports to the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship.Masters degree required. Degree(s) from many academic disciplines will be considered. Degree(s) must be from an institutionally accredited university.A minimum of five years of administrative work experience in higher education, community engagement/service/development, faculty development, and/or non-profit participation or management.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in higher education, experiential education, or a related field.The ability to collaborate, lead, and inspire others; experience working with private and/or government entities; experience teaching at the college level.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application must be made online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.Please include a letter of interest, current resume, and a listing of at least of three professional references with their complete contact information.For additional information, please contact Dr. Carol Burton, Vice Provost at burton@wcu.edu

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.


To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/28528







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