"Director of Dr. Patricia Carver Center - Bellarmine University"

Job Description

The Director provides leadership and oversight for the Dr. Patricia Carver Center, which serves as a hub for community, belonging, and holistic student support. The Center is committed to educating and supporting students in recognizing the dignity of the human person and their responsibility to contribute meaningfully to society. Grounded in the values of community, solidarity, and social responsibility, the Carver Center cultivates an environment where all students feel welcomed, valued, and connected. Through individualized guidance, collaborative event planning, skill-building coaching, and referrals to campus and community resources, the Center promotes academic and co-curricular success while supporting students' personal growth, sense of purpose, and civic engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and budget oversight for the Dr. Patricia Carver Center in alignment with its mission and charge to foster community, belonging, and student success.
• Direct the Early Knights early arrival program, supporting historically under-served first-year students through academic preparedness, skill-building, executive functioning, and major and career exploration.
• Supervise the Assistant Director, providing leadership and direction to ensure effective program development and student support.
• Advise and support identity-based Registered Student Organizations, such as the Black Student Union, BUKnighted (LGBTQ+), HOLA (Hispanic Organization and Latino Alliance), the Muslim Student Association, and other mission-aligned groups by guiding program development, leadership, marketing, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with Bridge to BU, a college readiness summer program, to develop co-curricular experiences that enhance student engagement and foster meaningful connections.
• Partner with TRIO Student Support Services to support student recruitment and program implementation that promotes student success and retention.
• Provide individualized guidance and mentorship to students, promoting academic success, personal growth, engagement, and retention within the campus community.
• Assist Student Activities in the support and expansion of Greek Life, serving as a standing member of the Greek Life Taskforce.
• Develop and coordinate programs and campus-wide trainings, including BU Dialogues, that promote dialogue, reflection, interpersonal connections, and engaged, respectful citizenship among students, faculty, and staff members.
• Serve as a standing member of the President's Advisory Board for Equity and Inclusion, contributing to institutional strategy and equity-focused initiatives.
• Build and sustain reciprocal relationships with community partners, in conjunction with Enrollment Management, to create programming that enhances student learning through experiential opportunities and promotes engagement with the broader community.
• Oversee communications and outreach, including the Center's website, social media, and digital publications.
• Represent the University at recruitment programs that engage prospective students and families, emphasizing the institution's commitment to student success and community engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission and impact of the Dr. Patricia Carver Center.

Job Requirements

• A master's degree in counseling, higher education, or a related field is required
• Two years of experience in higher education or working with college-age individuals preferred.
• Understanding of student development, community engagement, and creating meaningful learning experiences that support student growth and success.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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