Assistant Director for -Learning Communities

Overview

Assistant Director for Living-Learning Communities

Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Please Note:

• A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
• If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, management may consider other applicants.
• Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
• Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
• Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
• If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources ividuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call .

Classification Information

• Position Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Student Housing Professional, Housing Officer/Residence Life
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Position Class: 89634

Position Overview

The Department of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University is accepting applications for the Assistant Director for Living-Learning Communities. The role provides leadership, coordination, and assessment for WSSU s Living-Learning Communities to align academic and residential experiences with student success, engagement, and retention. Responsibilities include collaboration with faculty and campus partners, support for Resident Advisors assigned to LLCs, management of LLC program communications and promotions, and data-driven assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Director for Living-Learning Communities include:

• Development and implementation of living-learning communities aligned with the university s academic and student engagement goals.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure LLC programs enhance student learning and success.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with LLC partners, including academic departments, student services, and external organizations, to support each LLC s mission.
• Assist in recruiting and engaging stakeholders involved in LLCs, providing ongoing support for program success.
• Promote LLC opportunities during admissions, new student orientation, and other events; communicate goals and services of the LLC program.
• Provide information and guidance to incoming students and families to help meet deadlines and understand expectations.
• Make oral presentations to promote LLCs and their benefits to prospective students and campus partners including Executive Leadership, Board of Trustees, and Academic Affairs.
• Resident Advisor (RA) Training and Support: provide specialized training to help RAs understand LLC goals and foster in-hall engagement consistent with LLC focus areas.
• Support RAs in developing programming and activities aligned with LLC objectives and community-building goals.
• Program Coordination and Assessment: coordinate and assess LLC programs using evidence-based approaches to enhance student success, belonging, and academic achievement.
• Develop and implement program assessment tools to measure LLC effectiveness and student outcomes, in alignment with university assessment requirements.
• Reporting and Documentation: provide annual reports on LLC activities, outcomes, and assessments with insights for improvement; maintain accurate documentation of programs and partnerships.

Position Number: 519018

Working

Position Title:

Assistant Director for Living-Learning Communities

Building and Room No.:
Thompson 301

Appointment Type:
Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited:
No

Appointment Length:

Work Requirements

• Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:
  All - Emergency and Pandemic on site
• Normal
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; some evenings and weekends as needed

Department Required Skills

• Master s Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field
• Three to five years of experience in student affairs or housing and residence life
• Experience working with Living-Learning Communities, residential curriculums, or other high-impact academic engagement initiatives
• Experience designing or facilitating learning-focused residential or co-curricular programs; strong skills in program coordination, student engagement, and community-building
• Demonstrated ability to train, guide, and support student staff, especially Resident Advisors
• Training or experience in program assessment,…