(NAME-MCE) Appalachian State University Seeks Candidates for Director of Parent and Family Services

[Tracey L. Wright]

*Position Announcement*

*Director of Parent and Family Services*

*Appalachian State University*

Appalachian State University invites applications for the position of 
Director of Parent and Family Services.  Appalachian is a member 
institution of The University of North Carolina System and has an 
enrollment of over 15,000 students.

The Director of Parent and Family Services will report to the Office of 
the Vice Chancellor for Student Development.  The Director of Parent and 
Family Services is responsible for the creation, development, 
implementation, marketing, and administration of a comprehensive parent 
and family program, which includes an orientation program for parents 
that coincides with the student orientation schedule.  Additionally, 
there is direct involvement in student advising, leadership training and 
development.  Due to the ombudsman nature of this position, this staff 
member may advise, counsel, and serve as an advocate for students and 
families experiencing difficulties or crises.  This position requires 
the flexibility, ability, and willingness to work nights and weekends in 
structured and unstructured settings with students, staff, and faculty 
and other campus constituents.

The Director of Parent and Family Services will have a minimum of a 
master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, 
counseling, or a related field.  The Director will have an awareness and 
understanding of the transitional needs of new students and their 
families, professional experience in advising, counseling, programming, 
and parent involvement, and the ability to organize, implement, and 
evaluate programs.  Demonstrated skills of leadership and communication, 
involvement in relevant professional associations, a well-developed 
sense of responsibility, sensitivity to individual differences, and an 
obvious interest and enthusiasm for working with students and families 
are characteristics expected of this person.   

Anticipated starting date is February 1, 2009.  Salary and benefits are 
competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a resume, and the 
names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references to:  
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Development, Appalachian State 
University, Dougherty Administration Building, Boone, NC 28608.  
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application 
process should contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student 
Development.

The review of applications will begin December 1, 2008, and will 
continue until the position is filled.  Proper documentation of identity 
and employability will be required before the hiring process can be 
finalized.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer.  In support of its commitment to inclusive excellence through 
diversity and equity, the university strongly encourages applications 
from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and members of 
other underrepresented groups.

http://studentdev.appstate.edu/position

-- 
Tracey L. Wright
Appalachian State University
Assistant Vice Chancellor
Office of Student Development
Dougherty Administration Building
Boone, NC  28608-2117
(Office)828-262-2060
(Fax)828-262-2615