The Director of the Honors ARCH Program is responsible for the development, oversight, management, and operations of the program. The primary focus of this position is to create and coordinate a scholar’s program that attracts and retains highly capable students at the College of Charleston. Working with campus partners, the director will coordinate course offerings, develop meaningful programming, and recruit students to the program.

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in program development and management, preferably in higher education. Significant experience with digital marketing, data analysis and interpretation, and project management. Master’s degree preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Must have leadership and management experience and skills focused on student program development and execution, as well as, demonstrated ability to work across silos and between multiple entities to achieve stated goals or objectives. Possess independent judgment and initiative and be willing to learn about higher education policies and best practices. Must have skills in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives. Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and management skills. Must possess a working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite, Google programs, Canva, and social media outlets. Strong customer service orientation and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the College with a diverse student body, faculty, staff is also required.

The position is a 37.5-hour per week job. Must have flexibility to adjust regular hours on the weekends and evenings to supervise programming activities and attend key events for the ARCH program and the Honors College.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Develop meaningful programming (community building, professional and personal development) for each class of ARCH Scholars that embodies community, professionalism, and engagement. Design and execute events, plan and manage budget, and carry out all administrative, marketing, and communication duties associated with events. Work in tandem with the Dean of the Honors College to coordinate opportunities for ARCH Scholars.

Work closely with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Planning and the Associate Director of Honors College Admissions to select and enroll each new class of ARCH Scholars. Maintain program website and develop communication strategies and materials to attract scholars to the program. Use data analytics to guide admissions decisions. Coordinate with the Office of University Marketing on communication and marketing efforts and with New Student Programs on orientation.

Oversee the coordination of curricular offerings for the ARCH Scholars. Work with the Office of the First-Year Experience and the academic schools to ensure courses are being offered that meet the needs of the ARCH program. Manage course eligibility and ARCH program enrollment through the enterprise resource planning system (Banner). Serve as program contact for prospective and current students.

Oversee all aspects of the ARCH Scholars program including budget management and cross-campus coordination to ensure the program is running efficiently and effectively.

Serve as an integral member of the Honors College team. Attend all staff meetings and retreats. Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, and program development initiatives as directed. Participate in the implementation of key events and core activities in the Honors College.