Site Director

Working Title Site Director Position Number FA4120 Posting Number AP00407P Type of Recruitment General Public Is this position restricted? No Work Location Abingdon Division Enrollment Management-80 College/Unit Enrollment Management, E&G-8040 Department Enrollment Management, VP-12101 Hours Per Week 40 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year Full Time/Part Time Full Time If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

8 a.m.-5 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant Gina Stike Contact Phone for Applicant 540-831-5585 Education/experience

Master's degree in Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Community Engagement or similar program required. Ph.D strongly preferred.

Job Summary

The Site Director will lead efforts in expanding the strategic goals of Radford University in Southwest Virginia at the SVHEC in Abingdon; conduct needs assessment to identify potential programming, curricular offerings, and partnerships that elevate the University goals; report to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Strategic Communications and work collaboratively with Academic Affairs and Advancement for outreach initiatives; actively recruit students for Radford University programs; serve as liaison for Radford University leadership for community boards and educational extension; manage the budget and allocated facility usage; engage with regional leaders to provide professional development and educational offerings.

Required Qualifications

• Commitment to community capacity and leadership development in South and Southwest Virginia with a focus on rural Appalachia.

• Master's degree in leadership, higher education administration, community engagement, or similar program required. Ph.D. strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and to develop and maintain partnerships.

• At least 10 years of progressive leadership and program-building experience in higher education

• At least 3 years of experience in recruitment, enrollment, or outreach initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to be entrepreneurial and to successfully develop and administer self-supporting programs.

• Ability to be self-motivated and capable of simultaneously managing multiple priorities is required

• Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects, prioritize tasks, and design and manage effective measurement processes.

• Experience developing and managing budgets

• Must be data-driven with strong qualitative and quantitative research experience.

• Experience using web and social media platforms for content sharing and public communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with populations in rural Appalachia in a higher education context

• Ability to conduct needs assessments and program evaluations

• Proven experience with performance-based facilitation and intervention strategies (e.g. mentoring, coaching, goal setting, team building)

• Online and open-source instructional design and program delivery experience

• Strong knowledge of leadership, leadership development, and learning theories

• Experience with teaching, presenting or publishing on leadership, community-engaged scholarship or professional development.

• Experience with public service within a government office

Hiring Range $67,000 to $87,000 (depending on experience) Posting Date 04/26/2024 Application Review Date 05/10/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is located at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abington, VA.

Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check, Telecommute Eligible Statement of Economic Interest is required No Alternate work schedule

Some flexibility will be necessary as events may occur after normal business hours.

Required Licenses Must have valid driver's license Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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