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Title: Associate Director, Highlander Center for Character and Public Impact

Application Review Date: 09/04/26

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Make a difference while making a living! The Radford University Highlander Center for Character and Public Impact seeks a motivated individual to manage large projects aimed at building students' capacities to live lives of meaning and purpose through integration of character and public impact into the curriculum and outreach to community partners. This person plans and coordinates large events, coordinates with community partners and other campus offices to achieve Center and University goals, assists with assessment and annual reporting, coordinates our communications platforms (including social media and campus announcements), assists with the budget, supervises student workers, and oversees the physical space of the Center. For a candidate with the right credentials and experience, designing and teaching a course may be an option.
This position is grant-funded through June 2028 and may be extended beyond that time frame. More information about the Highlander Center for Character and Public Impact can be found here: https://www.radford.edu/humanities-behavioral-sciences/highlander-center-for-character-public-impact/index.html

Required Qualifications

A Master's degree
At least three years of experience in a higher education or non-profit setting
Demonstrated commitment to individual and community flourishing through character development.
Evidence of excellent organizational skills in project planning, accountability, and effective work habits.
Evidence of budget management skills
The ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and collaborate with diverse others
Evidence of technology skills: Leveraging technology to enhance work processes and outcomes, including spreadsheets, budget platforms, graphic design software (such as Canva), Microsoft Word, IRB software, and social media applications.
Demonstrated leadership experience in inspiring and guiding others to achieve shared goals

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D.
A leadership role in a higher education or non-profit setting.
Experience developing and leading effective training, online and in-person modules, and communities of practice.
Experience with assessing growth of individual character and/or community resilience.
Higher education teaching experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please send cover letter, cv, and names of three references

Is this position Grant Funded: Yes

Is this position restricted: Yes

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8-5

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Humanities Beh Sci-Grants/Contracts

Salary: $64,932 - $73,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Heather Keith

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5974

Department Contact Email: hkeith1@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.