Staff Employment Opportunities
Director of Student Engagement
Warren Wilson College seeks candidates for the position of Director of Student Engagement in the Service Program Office. This full-time, twelve-month position works closely with the Bonner Foundation and trains and supervises members of our Bonner Service student work crew. This involves the following: creating and implementing a comprehensive leadership development program which includes leading a week-long service trip; supervising work performance; and advising student committees as they plan community service opportunities for the student body in five different issue areas. As liaison with the Bonner program the Director will participate in Bonner Foundation events and conferences, develop program budgets, submit required reports and communicate regularly about our program.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, supervisory and teambuilding skills; be highly organized; have a desire to work closely with college students; maintain flexibility in adapting to unexpected situations; and possess working knowledge and experience with student development models and community service in higher education. Masters degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree and at least 2-4 years experience working in service learning, student development or a related field required. Experience working with a Bonner Foundation program is desirable. Warren Wilson College is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of its community. Please send cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three professional references by email to hr@warren-wilson.edu. Electronic submissions are required.
Deadline for applications February 23, 2012.
Administrative Assistant, Student Life
Warren Wilson College seeks candidates for a full-time administrative assistant beginning May, 2012. The administrative assistant oversees the management and administration of the Office of the Dean of Students, which includes the training, supervision, and evaluation of a small student work crew. The person in this position assists the Dean of Students and other staff in the Student Life Division in carrying out the goals and objectives of the division and meeting the needs of the students.
The successful candidate will have very strong interpersonal skills with a focus on being a good listener; be highly organized while managing a diverse range of tasks; have a desire to work closely with college students; maintain flexibility in adapting to unexpected situations; and possess a working knowledge of Microsoft office programs and a comfort level with computer work. Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or at least five years experience in an office environment with a high level of personal interaction. Desired skills include a background in a college setting, previous experience as an administrative or executive assistant, and experience managing or updating websites. A sense of humor is a must!
Warren Wilson College is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of its community. Please send cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three professional references by email to hr@warren-wilson.edu. Electronic submissions are required.
Deadline for applications is Monday, February 27, 2012.