Associate Director of the Elon Academy - Elon Uni Careers

The Elon Academy, part of the Elon University Center for Access and Success, is a non-profit college access and success program for academically promising high school students in Alamance County with financial need and/or no family history of coll...

Title: Associate Director of the Elon Academy

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Center for Access and Success

Position Summary

The Elon Academy, part of the Elon University Center for Access and Success, is a non-profit college access and success program for academically promising high school students in Alamance County with financial need and/or no family history of college. Reporting to the Director of the Elon Academy, the Associate Director will be primarily responsible for program development which includes, but is not limited to: Program planning, collaboration and partnership development, assessment, communications, and marketing. The Associate Director will also support student employment and leadership initiatives, in addition to developing and overseeing a comprehensive family program.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Benefits of Working at Elon: Full-time Position

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Master's degree in Education or related field with minimum 3 years of experience with the following relevant work experience in fields of public education, higher education, equity and diversity, and college access and success.

 

Job Duties

• Program Development: - Collaborate with the Director to design and implement Elon Academy programming initiatives focused on student success, including but not limited to the Summer Academy and Saturday Academy - Oversee logistics and event planning processes related to on- and off-campus activities - Collaborate with other Elon Academy team members in all phases of the program including, but not limited to, recruitment and scholar support - Develop partnerships with key internal stakeholders and community members to elevate the program - Create communication and marketing efforts including web, print, social media, newsletters, etc. - Conduct ongoing assessment to develop an annual comprehensive 360 program and course evaluations
• Family Programs: - Develop comprehensive annual programs designed to educate and empower scholars’ family members as they support their scholars throughout the program - Partner with the Center for Access and Success Coordinator for Well-Being to provide holistic support to Scholars and their families - Oversee all communication efforts for families including regular newsletters, updates, reminders, etc.
• Supervision & Student Leadership Development: - Supervise the Elon Academy Graduate Apprentice, student interns, and student employees - Provide support to the Elon Academy Graduate Apprentice with student leadership and employment initiatives including the recruitment, selection, training, development, supervision, and evaluation for Academic Coaches, College Access Team Mentors, Summer Mentors, Office Assistants, and more - Support the high school Junior Scholars cohort throughout the summer program and academic year
• Additional Administrative Responsibilities: - Establish connections with Elon Academy alumni amplify opportunities for them to continue to engage with Elon Academy - Maintain a database of college graduates and manage LinkedIn page for college scholars and alum to stay connected to the program and learn about opportunities - Collaborate with Elon Academy and Center for Access and Success staff members - Attend and present at professional forums and conferences regionally and nationally as appropriate - Stay informed of changing policies, challenges, and opportunities for undocumented students and other underserved populations to best advise these scholars - Develop a strong network with the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS), the University, and community agencies in support of the program - Partner with the Director to increase the visible presence of Elon Academy at Elon University, in the community, and nationally. - Perform other duties as assigned

 

Special Instructions to Applicants

For priority consideration, please submit your application, resume, cover letter, and references by January 27th.