Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives, Curriculum, and Assessment

Winston-Salem State University • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Department of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University is excited to invite applications for the position of Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives, Curriculum, and Assessment. The Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives, Curriculum, and Assessment is a key leadership position responsible for developing the residential curriculum, leading assessment efforts, supervising staff, and partnering with Academic Affairs to enhance student learning, engagement, and retention. Through data-driven assessment and strategic programming, this role ensures Housing and Residence Life supports institutional student success goals. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Housing and Residence Life.

Requirements

• Familiarity with systems such as StarRez, Banner, EAB Navigate, or similar platforms
• Experience developing and evaluating assessment metrics for residential education initiatives, including residential tutoring, academic support, and student success programs.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, and campus stakeholders
• Effective communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities, the ability to interpret and communicate complex data to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of residential life operations, student success strategies, and high-impact educational practices
• Skill in promoting programs to students, families, and partners through multiple communication channels

Responsibilities

• Manage Area Coordinator caseloads through Maxient Student Conduct software
• Cooperate with the Office of Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conduct on all departmental student conduct matters
• Train staff on processes and procedures involving student conduct matters
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Residential Curriculum and Curricular Approaches
• Coordinate intervention steps with academically at-risk students.
• Coordinate the overall direction and evaluation of departmental efforts designed to encourage residential students to remain engaged in the residence halls and on campus.
• Assist in the coordination of comprehensive and developmental educational opportunities
• Coordinate and manage all departmental assessment efforts including the first-year pre and post-tests, 12 days of survey, ACUHO -I Campus Index, etc., interpreting and presenting results and data.
• Implement creative and innovative methods of developing connections between residents
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Residential Curriculum and Curricular Approaches
• Foster an environment where the academic success of residents can be maximized and realized
• Partner with departmental and campus partners in the development of Living-Learning Communities
• Assist staff with the development of relationships with WSSU PD, Ram Assist, and other offices necessary to manage crisis situations
• Ensure that staff maintain awareness of campus response protocols and resources
• Participating in year-round duty rotation that provides support to the staff and residential population
• Maintain awareness of campus response protocols and resources
• Respond to local hospital if residential student is transported

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed