Assistant Director, Goodnight Scholars Program (Programming)

About the role

The Goodnight Scholars Program began in 2008 with 25 scholars. Since that time, it has grown from a partial scholarship into a comprehensive, full-ride scholarship program designed to develop scholars into leaders within the STEM and Education fields. The program currently serves up to 300 undergraduates and is growing to 400 by 2028. The program is housed within the Goodnight Scholarships office along with the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program. The Goodnight Scholars Program team is responsible for the selection of freshmen scholars and management of their progress from enrollment and matriculation through graduation. This includes financial aid and scholarship requirements, participation, academic eligibility and program completion. The Goodnight Scholars Program team is also responsible for developing and offering a wide variety of program activities for the scholars, including annual retreats for freshmen and seniors, a first- and second-year seminar, multiple professional, service and social events each week, and fall and spring break trips. We also coordinate outreach activities with a variety of campus, K-12, nonprofit and industry partners.

Responsibilities

As part of this growth, the Goodnight Scholars Program is seeking a student-focused professional who is passionate about creating meaningful experiences that support student development, academic success, and community engagement. In this role, you will help shape the scholar experience through engaging programs, educational travel, leadership opportunities, and signature events. You will also advise students, mentor student leaders, and contribute to outreach and recruitment efforts that strengthen the program and support incoming scholars.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement student development programs, educational activities, and major program events that enrich the scholar experience.
• Lead and plan the annual retreat for approximately 100 incoming scholars, supervising the retreat leader and assistant team in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Outreach and Selection.
• Support summer onboarding and first-year selection activities, including interview day.
• Advise students in the Goodnight Scholars Program and co-select, train, and mentor more than 20 student Program Ambassadors who support program activities and student engagement initiatives.
• Develop and lead educational travel opportunities that expand scholars’ learning experiences and complement their academic and personal development.
• Assist with teaching a first- or second-year seminar and support student learning through related educational programming.
• Help manage the program’s registration system in Slate and coordinate the organization, maintenance, and upkeep of the student lounge.
• Support program outreach, recruitment, and student selection efforts to engage prospective scholars and strengthen the incoming student experience.
• Represent the Goodnight Scholars Program on university committees and initiatives, collaborate with campus partners, and assist student-led affinity groups in coordinating activities and engagement opportunities.

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience.

• Must have a high degree of organization and an ability to manage time and multiple projects independently.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including current and potential students