Associate Director for Student and Family Engagement

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for the Associate Director for Student and Family Engagement. This full-time, 12-month exempt staff role sits in Student Affairs and focuses on promoting student engagement outside the classroom and strengthening family involvement.

The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives, supervise a graduate assistant, coordinate scholarships, and partner with campus colleagues to advance the Spartan Experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education administration or related field.
• Minimum four years of professional experience in a college/university setting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Spartan Experience cocurricular initiatives and student engagement.
• Oversee Spartan Family Engagement and supervise a graduate assistant.
• Coordinate Division scholarships and liaise with campus partners.
• Perform assessment, evaluation, and reporting including data visualization.
• Support strategic priorities and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Higher Ed Administration

Stakeholder communication

Strategic Planning

Team Supervision

Project Management

Education

Master's degree in higher education administration

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

• Position Number: 999505
• Functional Title: Associate Director for Student and Family Engagement
• Position Type: Staff
• Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNCG is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is responsible for managing functions related to student success outside of the classroom. The mission of the division builds on the University's Mission regarding engaged citizenship, life-long learning, leadership, and intercultural competencies. Student Affairs provides intentional co-curricular experiences to support academic learning. Departments reporting to the Vice Chancellor are Accessibility Resources and Services, Campus Activities and Programs/Elliott University Center, Career and Professional Development, Dean of Students Office, Housing and Residence Life, Intercultural Engagement, Leadership and Civic Engagement, Military-Affiliated Services, Recreation and Wellness, and Student Health Services including Medical Services and Mental Health and Well-Being. The Division Office is staffed with two Associate Vice Chancellors, the Director of Student Affairs Research & Strategic Initiatives (with one reporting staff member), the Business Officer (with one reporting staff member), and an executive assistant.

Position Summary

The Associate Director is a full-time professional who leads several key strategic initiatives for the Division of Student Affairs. Working in the Office of the Vice Chancellor, the position advances the Spartan Experience co-curricular initiative, serving as the primary liaison with students and campus partners in promoting student engagement. The Associate Director also leads the Spartan Family Engagement program, supervises a graduate assistant, and manages Division scholarships. In addition, the position coordinates with their supervisor on Division strategic priorities focused on advancing work critical to student and organizational success. Functions include assessment, evaluation, and research activities; divisional storytelling including annual reporting, data visualization, social media; other cocurricular initiatives; student organization advising; and related committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education administration, counseling, business, or related field from a regionally accredited institution; or bachelor's plus equivalent and relevant experience. Minimum four years of professional experience working in a college/university environment; strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; experience delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment across departmental boundaries; capacity to manage multiple priorities and accomplish goals in a timely and successful manner; and commitment to the University and Division Mission and Vision.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years professional experience in student life administration in a college/university setting; prior experience with outcomes-based co-curricular programming, parent and family engagement, student engagement technology platforms, program assessment and evaluation, professional communications, supervision, and event planning.

Recruitment Range

$60,000 - $62,999

Org #-Department

Student Affairs - 44501

Job Open Date

09/16/2026

For Best Consideration Date

10/07/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

Number of Months per Year

12

FLSA

Exempt