Assistant Director of Enrichment - NC State Park Scholarships

PARK SCHOLARSHIPS

NC State’s Park Scholarships program was established in 1996 with the support of the Park Foundation of Ithaca, NY. The Park Scholarships program brings exceptional students to NC State University based on outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The program develops and supports Park Scholars in these areas, preparing them for lifelong contributions to the university, state, nation, and world. The scholarship includes tuition and fees, room and board, enrichment activities, and additional expenses. About 35-40 Park Scholars are selected annually. The department reports directly to the chancellor of the university.

In 2013, the Park Foundation announced a $50 million gift to begin an endowment for the Park Scholarships at NC State. As the Park Scholarships program builds on this generous gift, the Assistant Director, Enrichment will play a key role in growing this endowment and the overall work to advance the mission of the program and the university.

DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Director, Enrichment reports to the Director of the Park Scholarships program. They will have major responsibilities planning and executing student enrichment activities, and will also assist with selection and administrative duties. Travel is required to sites across North Carolina and the United States. Some night and weekend work is required. 

Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• Oversee all logistics, student committee advising, and content planning for four large (~40-45 attendees) annual overnight student trips - Freshman Retreat, Senior Retreat, Learning Lab I & II.

• Administer Park Enrichment Grants (PEG) with a faculty committee four times per year and coordinate PEG poster presentations once per semester.

• Work with faculty to coordinate the “PRK” courses that incorporate all Park Scholar activities, including the planning of seminars, booking of guest speakers, and organization of all related logistics.

• Supervise half-time graduate assistant who is responsible for:

  • Coordinating speakers and content for the year-long, weekly Freshman Seminar

  • Managing Faculty Mentor correspondence and meetings

  • Assisting with other enrichment activities and selection activities

• Administer the Plan of Professional Development, a comprehensive planning tool completed annually by all Park Scholars.

• Advise two Distinguished Speakers Committees to select, invite, and host a speaker for the Gerald H. Elkan Lecture for Science and Society and the William C. Friday Award annually.

• Advise the student planning committee for Service Raleigh, an annual student-led day of service.

• Assist with the selection process: assist with internal evaluation of candidates, review Selection Committee evaluations, assist with Finalist Interviews, and assist with handling written, phone, and in-person inquiries as needed. 

• Advise the Park Community Committee who coordinates inter- and intra-class socials, joint class meetings, and the Park Scholarships Commencement event. 

• Coordinate and run once-per-semester All-Park meetings.

• Advise planning committees for five+ Park identity groups and coordinate their gatherings.

• Coordinate and implement parent and family activities during Final Selection Activities.

• Manage freshman entrance items including summer correspondence, collecting and analyzing entrance-related data, and coordinating move-in, parent welcome session, and freshman welcome dinner.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Assistant Director, Enrichment must:

• Attend to details well

• Work proactively and independently

• Handle ambiguity and be flexible

• Manage multiple and competing priorities and projects

• Meet deadlines

• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills

• Have expert ability in project management

• Demonstrate the highest ethical standards, collegial team spirit, and skill in critical conversations.

• Work well with diverse volunteers, students, and colleagues as part of a team in a large, complex research university; understand how to communicate with diverse constituents

• Interact confidently and effectively with constituents such as high-ability, high-achieving students, faculty, guest speakers, alumni, parents, and vendors.  

• Effectively use and collaborate with Google tools available in G Suite including Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Groups

• Demonstrate superior judgment

• Build effective internal and external relationships

• Demonstrate superior, clear, and effective written and verbal communication skills

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and experience relevant to the qualifications listed above. Experience in the items listed below is not required but could help an applicant stand out:

• involvement in substantial ways in campus life as an undergraduate

• advising student committees, including students planning travel and service

• coordination of service activities 

• oversight of overnight student travel 

• honors/scholars programs/students

• the land-grant/research university context 

• a master’s degree

TO APPLY

Visit: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/206340

Applicants should submit the following:

• resume

• cover letter that describes why the applicant is well-qualified for this specific role 

• names and contact information of three professional references

Optional:

• one or more writing samples