Title: Assistant Director Connected Communities

Application Review Date: 09-26-2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Assistant Director for Connected Communities (CC), is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Director and will assist with the daily operations of the department. The Assistant Director will create and deliver opportunities to expand the community development and student learning on campus. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating, implementing, marketing, and assessing program initiatives as well as developing and implementing cross-community programming leading to increased recruitment and retention. As a member of the CC team, the Assistant Director will also provide departmental support and guidance on effective methods for retaining and providing student support.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field.

• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of student issues and concerns relevant to their lived experience

• Experience working with individuals from various backgrounds

• Experience working with student organizations

• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing programs/events that promote heritage months, awareness, learning, and community among all students

• Ability to form effective working relationships across constituent groups and communities

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication (both oral and written) skills

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advising student organizations
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Experience with the assessment, marketing, and evaluation of programs/initiatives

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

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: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday, Evenings and Weekends as required

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Connected Communities

Salary: Commensurate with experience. (Minimum Salary $47,500)

Department Contact Name: Shannon Shastry

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5765

Department Contact Email: sshastry@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

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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.