Assistant Director
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

MedStuEd-Student Affairs-420204

Student Services

10/15/2024

10/29/2024

No

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Assistant Director

EHRA Non-Faculty

20067384, 20067539

NF0008591

Full-Time Permanent

1

40

North Carolina, US

Dependent on Qualifications

11/18/2024

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

This is a hybrid position. The Assistant Director for Student Leadership Programs facilitates involvement, engagement, and community development for medical students at the UNC School of Medicine. This position utilizes engagement data, assessment of graduate student needs, and best practices in graduate student support to inform a school-wide approach to increase graduate student sense of belonging and to support student interest groups. In collaboration with campus leaders, the assistant director also supports programming across the four UNC School of Medicine campuses (Central Cross-Regional, Wilmington, Charlotte, and Asheville) to host social events and programs, leadership development experiences, and involvement opportunities. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Medical Student Wellness.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated a compassion for students, obvious leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a willingness to initiate or take on new and challenging assignments, and a spirit of cooperation among colleagues and constituents. Ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, employers, and staff. Ability to effectively create and deliver presentations and workshops to large audiences. Proficiency in all aspects of computer operations essential including, strong working knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to operate with minimal daily supervision required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to proactively identify issues and develop creative solutions. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills and the ability to drive innovative thinking. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Experience in developing learning outcomes, and assessment plans and conducting assessment projects is preferred. Experience with the medical student academic lifecycle is preferred. Knowledge of student development theory, issues, and trends in the field. Working knowledge of best practices in Student Affairs preferred. Demonstrated ability in assessment of student services and use of assessment results to make changes that improve the delivery of services and programs for students. Expertise to develop, articulate and implement a vision for a student activities and leadership development area. Experience in assessment of educational outcomes in student activities and leadership preferred. Experience with assessing the risk associated with student events and programs. Experience working with and creating budgets.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.