Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives, Curriculum, and Assessment

Position Summary

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.

Key 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

Position Information

Position Number
Working Position Title	Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives, Curriculum, and Assessment
Building and Room No.	Thompson Center, Room
Appointment Type	Permanent Full-Time
If Time Limited.	No
Appointment Length.	12

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies	All - Emergency and Pandemic on site
Normal Work Schedule	8:00 am – 5:00 pm and evenings Monday – Friday, and some weekends
Department Required Skills	Master’s degree in Information Systems, Higher Education, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in university housing or student affairs Experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and application of student development theory in a residence hall setting. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex data to varied audiences. Training or experience in program assessment, data interpretation, and using assessment results to inform practice
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	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
Required License or Certification
Valid US Driver's License	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required	No
Physical Required	No
List any other medical/drug tests required