"Associate Director"

Associate Director

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Curriculum Design

Type:
Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Essential Job Duties:
Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director plays a central role in advancing the Center's mission through academic leadership, assessment, and research-informed practice. In this role, you will thrive as an independent, collaborative professional who brings both strategic perspective and operational follow-through, contributing across programs to support student learning and Center-wide impact.

The Associate Director's responsibilities are organized into four core functional areas that reflect the scope and integration of the role:

Academic Programs & Teaching:

• Direct the Leadership: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives (LCDP) minor, including course coordination, curriculum design, and student advising.
• Teach the LCDP capstone course and other designated academic courses.
• Deliver a hybrid study abroad course in partnership with the NC State European Center in Prague, including one week of required travel and online instruction.

Assessment, Curriculum Alignment & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead Center-wide assessment planning, data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement aligned with student learning outcomes.
• Guide mission-aligned curriculum development across Center offerings in collaboration with programmatic staff.
• Ensure alignment between curriculum design, learning outcomes, and assessment practices.
• Partner with the Assistant Director for Brand Management to translate assessment findings into impact reports and narratives.

Research, Scholarship & Thought Leadership:

• Conduct research related to Center programs and initiatives.
• Create or coordinate thought-leadership outputs, including white papers, journal articles, blogs, and related publications.

Supervision, Program Support & Service:

• Supervise interns and graduate students when aligned with position responsibilities.
• Coordinate the intern professional development cohort experience during the academic year.
• Support delivery of co-curricular programs when expertise and capacity align with Center needs.
• Serve on university committees and boards appropriate to the role (e.g., SLC Board of Advisors, Administrative Assessment Committee, UC Curriculum Committee).

If you are an independent, thoughtful leader who values collaboration, brings a scholarly approach to administrative practice, and is motivated by improving learning outcomes and student impact, we encourage you to apply.

Other Work/Responsibilities:
In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there will be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. Such as:

• Represent the Center and the University at special events, convenings, or external meetings.
• Participate in professional organizations and networks to support benchmarking, information exchange, and professional development.
• Collaborate with Center staff on instructional design projects to adapt or develop content for varied audiences, as needed.
• Support the Senior Associate Director with special projects as assigned.

This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrates independent judgment and self-direction by effectively prioritizing work, managing ambiguity, and advancing initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Applies creative and strategic thinking to guide curriculum innovation, assessment design, and mission-aligned program development.
• Builds and sustains collaborative partnerships across teams, disciplines, and stakeholders to advance shared goals.
• Leads programs and projects to completion through effective planning, evaluation, and project management practices.
• Supervises and mentors students or staff by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree related to higher education, curriculum design, administrative assessment.
• 12 - 15 years experience designing, implementing, or assessing leadership education or youth development programs.
• 12-15 years experience in informal or non-formal education settings (K-12, higher education, and/or community-based education).
• Demonstrated success in instructional or curriculum development across diverse learning environments.
• Background working with community agencies or cross-sector partnerships.

Required License or Certification:
N/A