Director of Student Affairs Assessment, Training, and Professional Development

The Division of Student Affairs fosters student growth and development. The Division of Student Affairs aids, directs, and informs students about services and programs that will expand students' educational experiences and prepare them for diverse lives in local and global communities. The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for many of the out-of-classroom, off-campus aspects of student life at NCCU, including student engagement and leadership;

career services; student disability services; student leadership; residential life; student activities; student conduct; special programs and services; and student health & counseling services.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Student Affairs Assessment, Training, and Professional Development provides strategic leadership for assessment, continuous improvement, and professional learning initiatives across the Division of Student Affairs. This role is responsible for advancing a culture of evidence-based practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and best practices within the UNC System.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with in the UNC System or a similar public higher education environment.

* Knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment.

* Strong understanding of student development theory and best practices in Student Affairs.

Core Competencies

* Strategic thinking and data-informed decision-making

* Leadership and organizational development

* Strong communication and facilitation skills

* Collaboration and relationship-building

* Commitment to student engagement and student success

Minimum Education /Experience

* Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field.

* Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in Student Affairs, assessment, or professional development.

* Experience developing and facilitating training or professional development programs.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

None

Pre-Employment Requirement

Pre-Employment Requirements:

* You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.

* Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

* North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Work Location Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)