Assistant Director of Honors Community Development

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Honors Community Development within the John Martinson Honors Program. The role directs, implements, and assesses the Honors Living-Learning Community initiatives and oversees student-driven programming.

The Assistant Director also supports Orientation, Welcome Week activities, graduation recognition, and related efforts as needed. There are required weekend and evening hours to support programming, and the role includes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education or related field.
• Two years of higher education experience required; advising experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct, implement and assess the Honors Living-Learning Community initiatives.
• Supervise 16 upperclass Honors LLC student staff.
• Coordinate and support Launch events and student engagement initiatives.
• Recruit and supervise 8–12 student leaders for honors events.
• Collaborate with Honors team, campus and community partners.
• Develop assessment instruments and prepare reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Canvas LMS

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The John Martinson Honors Program is comprised of approximately 3,000 academically gifted students. The Assistant Director of Honors Community Development is responsible for directing, implementing, and assessing the Honors Living-Learning Community initiatives and overseeing student-driven co-curricular programming. The Assistant Director plays an integral role in the John Martinson Honors Program and supports initiatives such as Orientation, Welcome Week activities, graduation recognition programming, and other initiatives as needed. The Assistant Director also provides developmental advising to Honors students on issues such as Honors course selection, academic support, and co-curricular opportunities. There are some weekend and evening hours required in this position to support programming.

About The Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The John Martinson Honors Program is comprised of approximately 3,000 academically gifted students. The Assistant Director of Honors Community Development is responsible for directing, implementing, and assessing the Honors Living-Learning Community initiatives and overseeing student-driven co-curricular programming. The Assistant Director plays an integral role in the John Martinson Honors Program and supports initiatives such as Orientation, Welcome Week activities, graduation recognition programming, and other initiatives as needed. The Assistant Director also provides developmental advising to Honors students on issues such as Honors course selection, academic support, and co-curricular opportunities. There are some weekend and evening hours required in this position to support programming.

Responsibilities Include

• Selecting, training, and supervising 16 upperclass Honors students serving as Honors Living Learning Assistants
• Supporting and serving as consultant to 16+ faculty/ staff Honors LLC and Internal Admit Community Experience Coordinators as they design and offer high quality learning experiences that engage students in the community
• Planning and implementing the annual LLC Fall and Spring Launch, PAWS points Initiative, and LLC Showcase events to engage students in their communities and highlight their experiences to the Honors community and our partners.
• Recruiting, selecting, training and supervising 8-12 student leaders to co-design, facilitate, and assess initiatives designed to promote the engagement of upperclass students (e.g., Honors Events Council).
• Coordinating and supporting student-led learning initiatives (e.g., HEIST = the Honors Exchange of Ideas, Skills, and Talents)
• Designing and implementing assessment instruments to track student outcomes over time. Soliciting feedback, draft, edit and finalize reports for submission.
• Providing limited developmental advising and guidance to Honors students, with special attention to supporting Associate Directors in assessment.
• Collaborating with Honors team members, campus, and community partners to develop and realize the Northeastern University Honors program vision.
• Contributing to the planning and implementation of both first-year and upperclass Honors programming, (e.g. HONR 1102, academic, community-building, and leadership development programming).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in higher education or related field required and two years of previous work experience in higher education required; advising experience desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Computer skills, experience working with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems desirable.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work collaboratively.
• Experience working directly in or with Residential Life, Housing, including hiring and supervising student staff and creating high-impact student programming opportunities highly desired.

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

109S

Expected Hiring Range

$67,855.00 - $95,845.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.