Carolina Population Center · 3 weeks ago
Associate Director of Family Programming & Communications
North Carolina, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
5+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education, known for its innovative teaching and research. The Associate Director of Family Programming & Communications will develop and lead programs for parents and families of Carolina students, while also overseeing communications efforts for the New Student & Family Programs department.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and lead programs and services for parents and family members of Carolina students
Serve as the staff liaison to the Carolina Parents Council
Design and deliver year-round education and leadership training programs for 70+ NSFP student leaders
Serve as NSFP’s staff liaison for New Student Convocation
Develop and co-manage communications efforts for NSFP
Supervise a full-time Coordinator for Family Programming & Communications
Qualification
Required
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution
Successful candidates must have the ability to work effectively in teams and individually in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated understanding of belonging within the varied student and family populations; demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in promoting respect and appreciation for these concepts among students and families
Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of first-year and transfer students and their families and how to best program, serve, and communicate with these constituent groups
Proven ability to prioritize work appropriately and adapt easily to changing priorities as well as work independently on multiple tasks and deal effectively with conflicting priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills and have a technical proficiency with developing content for print publications, websites and social media
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
Preferred
A minimum of five years of full-time professional experience post-degree attainment in higher education or related field
Previous experience in developing or implementing programs for family members of college students and/or student orientation or transition programs is preferred
Previous experience with college student leadership development and program implementation
Working knowledge of fundraising processes including a cursory understanding of the annual giving cycle, development of solicitation materials, and principles of cultivating and stewarding family donors
Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and communication skills necessary to develop successful working relationships with a variety of members of the University community and external constituents
Strong writing, editing, and proof reading experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
Carolina Population Center
The Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a community of outstanding scholars and professionals associated to create new knowledge about population size, structure, and processes of change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase