Program Director, Engineering Learning Village

Program Director, Engineering Living Learning Village

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• Posting Number: PG194302EP
• Job Open Date: 10/16/2025
• Position Number:
• Appointment: 12‑Month Recurring
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, gather, and improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA serves all students at NC State through academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.

University Housing serves as a unit within DASA. For more information regarding the mission, vision, and values of University Housing, please review the University Housing website.

A Living and Learning Village is a shared residential environment where students, staff, and faculty engage in connected curricular and co‑curricular experiences to foster belonging and holistic development. The Engineering Village serves approximately 730 first‑year engineering students and offers a community of care to support wellness, success, internships, research, and study abroad. Students have access to an in‑house Design Studio/Maker Space and can explore academic options before declaring a major.

• Teaching & Instruction (10%):
  Teach sections of E101 and E102, focusing on design, teamwork, problem‑solving, Grand Challenges, and the College’s degree programs.
• Administration (25%):
  Oversee budget, manage recruitment, coordinate operations (move‑in, events), manage Village spaces (including the Maker Space), update marketing/website/social media, and lead the Advisory Council.
• Supervision (20%):
  Supervise, train, and evaluate 5–21 Village Mentors, Lab Assistants, and a Graduate Assistant.
• Village Mission & Student Development (15%):
  Cultivate intentional interactions, assess the Village experience, maintain high visibility, and develop/implement learning‑outcome‑specific experiential programs aligned with REM and program goals.
• Partnership Development (10%):
  Lead Advisory Council meetings, cultivate interdisciplinary and strategic partnerships (e.g., Career Development Center, College of Engineering faculty, alumni), and collaborate with Residence Life.
• Open & Welcoming Community (10%):
  Create a welcoming community, foster varied student populations, encourage training, and serve as an advocate/role model.
• Crisis & Resident Behavior (5%):
  Support Residence Life in crisis response, implement restorative justice, and serve as a resource for mental health and personal challenges.

The Director formally reports to the Associate Director for Living Learning Programs and supports initiatives from First Year Engineering Programs and the College of Engineering. Success is evaluated through an assessment plan for data‑driven improvement.

• Handle confidential information and adhere to FERPA.
• Act as Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act and a Responsible Employee under Title IX, requiring mandatory reporting of sex discrimination or crimes and completion of associated training.
• In rare circumstances, may be temporarily designated as mandatory by a supervisor during adverse weather or other critical emergency events.
• May be assigned support tasks for University Housing during transition periods.

• Primary:
  Director of Living and Learning Initiatives
• Secondary:
  Director, Student Engagement (College of Engineering)

Minimum Education and Experience

• A Master’s or terminal degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Student Counseling, College Student Development, or Career Counseling.
• 1–2 years post‑Master’s work experience in:
• Higher Education, Student Affairs
• Demonstrated experience working with students in STEM majors
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, coaching college students
• Demonstrated experience administering programs and/or services to college students, including planning and implementing large‑scale social and educational…