Assistant Director, Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program

North Carolina State University

$62,000 - $64,000

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Feb 14, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193965EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Assistant Director, Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program
Anticipated Hiring Range	$62,000 - $64,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; with occasional evening or weekend work required.
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program
About the Department	The Goodnight Scholars Program began in 2008 with 25 scholars. Since that time, it has grown from a partial scholarship into a comprehensive, full-ride scholarship program designed to develop scholars into leaders within the STEM and Education fields. The program expanded to include transfer students from North Carolina's community colleges in 2017. The program currently serves up to 350 undergraduates. In 2025 the Program will expand again and formally separate into two programs, one for freshmen applicants and one for transfer applicants, under a single Goodnight Scholarships office. The enrollment across both programs will grow from 350 to 580. The Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program team is responsible for the selection of transfer scholars and management of their progress from enrollment and matriculation through graduation. This includes financial aid and scholarship requirements, participation, academic eligibility and program completion. The Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program team is also responsible for developing and offering a wide variety of program activities for the scholars, including annual retreats for new transfers and seniors, a first-year seminar, multiple professional, service and social events each week, and fall and spring break trips. We also coordinate outreach activities with a variety of campus, K-12, nonprofit and industry partners.
Essential Job Duties	Primary duties of the Assistant Director, Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program include, but are not limited to the following: Manage all program outreach and recruitment activities, including the supervision of 15+ transfer student Outreach Ambassadors. Serve as the primary liaison for all potential recruitment partners, including community college personnel, university recruiters, and community based organizations. Manage the transfer program selection process, collaborating with campus partners, responding to all inquiries from prospective students and transfer advisers, and updating and troubleshooting all application materials and software tools, and coordinating logistics for Transfer Finalist Interview Day Work closely with the executive director, program director and communications graduate assistant to align program communications with recruitment and selection priorities. Plan and implement the Peer Mentorship program for new transfer students. This includes selecting, training and advising 30 upperclassmen peer mentors, and coordinating the mentor-mentee matching process. Serve as an adviser for students in the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program, a number which will increase by 20%, from the current 150 to 180. Together with the program director and assistant director, develop the curriculum for, and teach, the GSP 252 transfer seminar. Develop, plan and lead student educational travel opportunities.
Other Responsibilities	Assist with the planning and implementation of major program events. Represent the program on university committees and initiatives. Coordinate the organization and upkeep of the student lounge.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's degree or Bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications	Must have a high degree of organization and an ability to manage time and multiple projects independently. Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including current and potential students and family members, program and university staff, program donors, program alumni, and campus and community partners.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree preferred. Experience in a university setting, and prior event or program planning and student advising experience preferred. Experience working with community college or transfer students preferred.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	A valid North Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	02/13/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	In addition to your application please submit a resume and cover letter.

Position Details

Position Number	00111310
Position Type	Exempt Professional Staff
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	320801 - Goodnight Scholars Program
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.