Associate Director

Associate Director – Shelton Leadership Center

Posting Number: PG194416EP

Working Title:

Associate Director

Salary Range: $85,000–$93,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (additional work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs)

Founded in 2002, the General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center (SLC) develops the next generation of values‑based leaders. In partnership with corporate, governmental, educational, non‑profit, and youth organizations, SLC’s mission is to inspire, educate and develop leaders committed to integrity, ethics and selfless service.

Our programs support emerging leaders at every stage, from youth experiences to professional training. Offerings include collegiate scholarships, leadership development workshops, pre‑college learning opportunities, and more.

The SLC is part of NC State’s Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs (OUIP). Our programs connect leaders across disciplines, offering external partners current information on University leadership programs and education. We also provide internal partners with collaboration opportunities and access to a central hub for leadership topics.

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As a Pack member, you belong here and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!
• Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, Wellness Programs to build a thriving Wolfpack community.
• Disclaimer:
  Perks and benefit eligibility is based on Part‑Time or Full‑Time Employment status. Eligibility and employer‑sponsored plans can be found within each of the links offered.

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,…