Assistant Director for Student Staff Recruitment and Selection

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Carolina Housing is committed to providing convenient housing that is secure, inclusive, and supportive. Students create a home in our on-campus communities, build life-long friendships and develop skills for their current and futures successes as they journey through their Carolina experience. In support of this mission, the department provides a comprehensive campus housing operation for approximately 10,000 residents including business services, residence life and education, family housing, administrative services, housekeeping, maintenance, human resources, marketing, and information technology. Within these operations, over 500 full-time, part-time, and student staff are responsible for 3.1 million square feet of residential space and an annual auxiliary budget of over $70 million. The department receives no State funding, which makes the operation unique in that it must manage both revenue and expense projections and budgets. The department is also dynamic in that it must continuously adjust to changes in student preferences, demand, rate levels, and a changing landscape of construction and renovation, and enrollment growth. Carolina Housing prides itself on being student-centered, data -driven and dedicated to continuous improvement. To that end, the department is amid implementing its five-year strategic plan and in the process of long-term capital planning that is likely to include renovation and new construction.

The Assistant Director for Student Staff Recruitment and Selection is responsible for developing a comprehensive plan for student staff employment opportunities for all student staff positions in Residential Education. The Assistant Director implements a comprehensive selection plan in collaboration with the department's Human Resources Consultant to ensure all student selection processes are in compliance with university policy and meet departmental staffing needs. This position chairs high volume department recruitment, selection, and employment committees to ensure every student staff position is filled for the academic year and summer sessions 1 and 2. This position is directly responsible for developing a marketing plan for recruitment, managing the accountability and evaluation process for student staff, and evaluating the selection processes. This position will initiate student terminations in partnership with the department's HR Consultant and backfill vacant positions as needed. The Assistant Director for Student Staff Recruitment & Selection directly supervises 4 full time Community Directors and is responsible for oversight of approximately 60 undergraduate student employees.

The successful candidate will have a passion for working with the diverse populations UNC Chapel Hill serves, be committed to student learning and personal growth, and have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Assistant Director for Student Staff Recruitment and Selection will serve as a member of the Residential Education Leadership Team and serve in the on-call crisis rotation for Carolina Housing. The position reports to the Associate Director for Residential Living.

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.

- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team;
- Demonstrated commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment to the diverse populations we serve.
- Demonstrated experience using technology in the delivery of student programs;
- Demonstrated ability in assessment of student services and use of assessment results to make changes that improve the delivery of services and programs for students;
- Excellent organization, interpersonal, and oral/written/presentation skills.

A Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or College Student Development or related degree and at least four (4) years of professional full-time Higher Education experience.
Live on residence life experience.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.