Director of Student Transition and Engagement

Director of Student Transition and Engagement (Position Number: )

Appointment Type: Permanent – Full Time, FLSA Exempt, Tenure Track

Position Overview

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, offers a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. Join our team and help shape the future for our students and the community we serve.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The University College provides high‑quality, appropriate academic advising, monitoring, mentoring, nurturing, and coaching to ensure students’ academic and personal success.

Primary Purpose of Position

Lead and support undergraduate students to develop skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to success in college. Oversee the Aspiring Eagles Academy summer bridge program and engage/retain students in the program and other University College populations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exemplary work ethic and job performance that exceeds standard expectations
• Strong administrative experience, including project management, program evaluation, and budget management
• Initiative and innovation to problem‑solve
• Awareness of the developmental process for college students and familiarity with the college environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and superior organizational skills
• Accurate and consistent record keeping
• Ability to work with diverse learners to ensure their success
• Independent and team work, evaluating student and staff outcomes
• Technology proficiency
• Data gathering and interpretation, report preparation
• Knowledge of first‑, second‑, and transfer‑year students

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree and a minimum of three years’ service in education, counseling, higher education, or related fields.

Preferred: Master’s in Counseling or Education with at least five years’ experience in a college setting, two years in a counseling setting, and university teaching experience.

Licenses or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University reaffirms it is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination must use the internal grievance process.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and implement the University College Summer Bridge Program (Aspiring Eagles Academy) – including recruitment, admissions, and programming for students.
• Design and implement academic and cultural events and workshops for each student classification to support transition throughout the collegiate experience.
• Provide training and supervision of Aspiring Eagles Academy staff; create professional communications to students, alumni, and campus partners; develop and sustain relationships with key campus partners to ensure ongoing support for the program.
• Establish metrics and track student outcomes of the summer bridge program; engage in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support the program’s financial stability.
• Serve as a member of the University College leadership team and participate in regularly scheduled departmental staff meetings and events.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA03477P
• Open Date: 03/09/2026
• Close Date: 04/05/2026
• Position Available: 05/01/2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

Optional Documents

• DD‑214 (Veterans Only)
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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