Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Leadership

Position: Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Leadership - #240978
Location: Cullowhee

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1058P Quick Link for Internal Postings (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Classification Title Assistant Director Working Title Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Leadership - #240978 Department Campus Activities Anticipated Hiring Range Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions. About WCU

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:

* 2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.

* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's 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 'America's 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 'America's Best Employers by State' list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system's 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.

Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. 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 main Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Leadership reports to the Senior Assistant Director for Leadership Programs. Leadership Programs is responsible for providing leadership development for students at Western Carolina University. This position supports, develops, and implements comprehensive student leadership programs primarily for students at Western Carolina University and collaborates closely with other campus partners.

This position serves as one of the primary coordinators for Recognized Student Organizations and assists with the support, development, and training of student organization leadership. This position will teach up to two courses per year in the LEAD Minor Program. This position will develop and collaborate with WCU Campus Partners to advance DCA leadership programming initiatives, events, and offerings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

* Knowledge of leadership theories, models, and best practices and their application to higher education and student development contexts

* Knowledge of student organization governance structures, recognition processes, and co-curricular program design

* Skill in developing, implementing, and assessing co-curricular leadership programs for diverse student populations

* Skill in event and program planning, including logistics coordination, timeline management, and multi-stakeholder collaboration

* Skill in written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce clear reports, promotional materials, and correspondence

* Skill in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and general computer applications used in a professional higher education environment

* Ability to serve as a primary advisor and resource for recognized student organizations, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and organizational development

* Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize workload based on volume, deadlines, and institutional urgency

* Ability to work collaboratively in committee or team settings, including shared governance and advisory roles

* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in support of departmental programs and events

Minimum Qualifications

* Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the…