Assistant Director of Programming

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.

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The Center for Gifted Studies has been serving children who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for more than 40 years. The Center provides exciting educational opportunities for gifted young people, rigorous professional learning for educators, and support for parents of gifted young people. Under the direction of Dr. Julia Roberts, The Center has become one of the preeminent advocates for gifted education in the United States.

WKU is also home The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, the international headquarters of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, headquarters of the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education, and the Mahurin Honors College.

The Assistant Director of Programming will be responsible for providing leadership in developing and implementing programming for The Center for Gifted Studies. Additionally, the position serves as editor for The Challenge magazine and provides proofreading and editing support for The Center's blog and other materials disseminated through The Center for Gifted Studies. This position will be in-person on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY.

• Assume responsibility for planning and implementing residential summer programming
• Support other programming offered through The Center for Gifted Studies
• Provide professional learning to districts and organizations
• Edit The Challenge magazine and provide proofreading and editing support for The Center's blog and other materials for The Center for Gifted Studies
• Initiate opportunities to be offered by The Center for Gifted Studies
• Participate in grant writing
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project tasks and deadlines independently

• Bachelor's Degree and an endorsement/certificate in gifted education OR a master's/specialist/doctoral degree in Gifted Education and Talent Development or closely related field

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

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