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Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Senior Assistant Director for Leadership Programs reports to the Associate Director for Student Programs and Activities. This position provides direction, and support, and conducts performance reviews for two full-time staff members (Assistant Director for Leadership Programs and the Assistant Director for Student Leadership). This position assists with the operation of the Student Government Association (SGA) which includes the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch, as well as various leadership committees within SGA. This position works in partnership with the Department of Greek Student Engagement and Development and the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness to serve as a resource and provide support to Recognized Student Clubs and Organizations (RSOs).

This includes overseeing and coordinating the recognition process for student clubs and organizations, coordinating initial and ongoing training for student club and organization leaders, and coordinating and developing support resources (i.e., RSO Manual, club offices, etc) for student clubs and organizations. This position serves as an instructor for the Leadership Minor and teaches up to 2 classes per academic year.

Experience working with Student Government Association or another student program group in an advisory capacity. Experience working with Engage. Experience working with the recognition and on-going support for recognized clubs and organizations.

To be considered, applicants must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Applicants must include a cover letter, resume and a listing of at least three professional references (include complete contact information).

For questions or additional information, please contact Paul Hammer at pwhammer@email.wcu.edu