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Title: Assistant Director of the "It Takes A Village" Project

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Center for Access and Success

Position Summary

The Assistant Director will provide leadership to the growth, development, and maintenance of the It Takes a Village Project, a district-wide tutoring initiative spearheaded by the Center for Access and Success. The Assistant Director works with Elon tutors, Alamance County teachers and principals to improve the academic attainment of elementary grade students in the 12 Title I schools from surrounding Alamance County communities. Additional areas of focus and responsibilities include Start Early in Medicine, Music in the Village and The Little Village.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree required, Master's preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

Working closely with community partners, local schools, parents, and students in PreK-5th grade; documented experience in working effectively as part of a team. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Job Duties

• Recruitment of Elon tutors during spring and fall semesters, and coordination of protection of minor training and background checks of tutors. ·
• Market program through social media efforts, websites, brochures.
• Management and day-to-day operation of the Village Project and Summer Village; maintenance of accurate budget requests and paperwork, purchase of supplies, travel to Village sites, and working with ABSS to coordinate bus transportation and meal deliveries.
• Assist with faculty collaborators in the administration of the Start Early in Medicine middle school/high school Village initiative and Music in the Village Program.
• Recruitment of teachers and other volunteers for the “It Takes a Village” Project and Summer in the Village. 
• Establish an advisory committee made up of teachers, campus partners, and community leaders to gain perspectives and develop recommendations for growth.
• Handle Stipends for teachers and liaisons at each school, and within the Village subset programs. · Work with teachers to evaluate the Village Program, providing impact data, youth served, and academic achievement. 
• Plan and implement a 2-week summer program for Village participants. 
• Purchase supplies and materials to support the Village Project. 
• Create communication systems to ensure efficiency among schools. 
• Supervise the AMERI Corps Vista member. 
• Supervise student interns and students.
• Consistently update Executive Director of the Center to allow for maintenance of grant obligations. 
• Collaborate with community and campus partners to create a holistic support network for students.
• Serve as Co-Director for the Examining Education (Village Project) Learning Living Community (LLC).