North Carolina Central University
Director of Student Transition and Engagement
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Durham, NC
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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March 10th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
North Carolina Central University is hiring a Director of Student Transition and Engagement. This role leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Aspiring Eagles Academy summer bridge program to support undergraduate students' success. The director fosters student persistence by engaging with students and campus partners to enhance academic and personal development.
Highlights
- Design and implement the University College Summer Bridge Program, including recruitment, admissions, and programming.
- Develop and manage academic and cultural events to support student transitions throughout college.
- Provide training and supervision for program staff and maintain relationships with campus partners.
- Establish metrics to track program outcomes and engage in grant writing and fundraising.
- Participate as a member of the University College leadership team.
- Requires a Master's degree and at least three years of experience in education, counseling, higher education, or related fields; preference for candidates with counseling or education degrees and university teaching experience.
- Strong skills in project management, program evaluation, budget management, communication, and technology use are necessary.
- Knowledge of college student development, including first-year, second-year, and transfer students.
- Responsible for supporting diverse learners to ensure success.
- Position is full-time, exempt, permanent, non-tenure track supporting a 12-month calendar.
Director of Student Transition and Engagement Full Description
Director of Student Transition and Engagement
Position Information
Position/Classification Title | Counselor
Working Title | Director of Student Transition and Engagement
Position Number | 611371
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track | No
FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date |
Department Hiring Range |
EEO-1 Category | Professionals
SOC Code | 19-3039 - Psychologists, All Other
Working Title | Director of Student Transition and Engagement
Position Number | 611371
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track | No
FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date |
Department Hiring Range |
EEO-1 Category | Professionals
SOC Code | 19-3039 - Psychologists, All Other
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! | Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The University College is designed to provide consistent, high-quality and appropriate academic advising, monitoring, mentoring, nurturing and coaching to ensure students’ academic and personal success
Primary Purpose of Position | The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and support to help undergraduate students develop skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to success in college. The Director of Student Transition and Engagement is responsible for the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Aspiring Eagles Academy summer bridge program and continued engagement and retention efforts of this student group.
This position works to foster persistence and completion by actively supporting and engaging students within the Aspiring Eagles Academy program and other student populations within University College.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | · Possess exemplary work ethic and job performance that exceeds standard levels of expectation· Demonstrate strong administrative experience, including project management, program evaluation, and managing budgets· Demonstrate an ability to take initiative and utilize innovation to problem solve· Demonstrate an awareness of the developmental process experienced by college students and familiarity with the college student developmental process and the college environment· Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and superior organizational skills;· Demonstrate an ability to keep accurate and consistent records;· Demonstrate an ability to work with diverse learners to ensure their success;· Demonstrate the ability to work independently, and with team members and possess the ability to effectively evaluate student outcomes and staff;· Demonstrate an ability to utilize technology;· Demonstrate the ability to gather and interpret data, and prepare reports;· Possess knowledge of first and second-year students, and transfer students
Minimum Education/Experience | The Director of Student Transition & Engagement position for University College requires a Master Degree and three years of service in education, counseling, higher education, or related fields.
The preferred candidate will possess a Master’s in Counseling or Education, with a minimum of 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 | na
Equal Opportunity Employer | Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The University College is designed to provide consistent, high-quality and appropriate academic advising, monitoring, mentoring, nurturing and coaching to ensure students’ academic and personal success
Primary Purpose of Position | The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and support to help undergraduate students develop skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to success in college. The Director of Student Transition and Engagement is responsible for the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Aspiring Eagles Academy summer bridge program and continued engagement and retention efforts of this student group.
This position works to foster persistence and completion by actively supporting and engaging students within the Aspiring Eagles Academy program and other student populations within University College.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | · Possess exemplary work ethic and job performance that exceeds standard levels of expectation· Demonstrate strong administrative experience, including project management, program evaluation, and managing budgets· Demonstrate an ability to take initiative and utilize innovation to problem solve· Demonstrate an awareness of the developmental process experienced by college students and familiarity with the college student developmental process and the college environment· Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and superior organizational skills;· Demonstrate an ability to keep accurate and consistent records;· Demonstrate an ability to work with diverse learners to ensure their success;· Demonstrate the ability to work independently, and with team members and possess the ability to effectively evaluate student outcomes and staff;· Demonstrate an ability to utilize technology;· Demonstrate the ability to gather and interpret data, and prepare reports;· Possess knowledge of first and second-year students, and transfer students
Minimum Education/Experience | The Director of Student Transition & Engagement position for University College requires a Master Degree and three years of service in education, counseling, higher education, or related fields.
The preferred candidate will possess a Master’s in Counseling or Education, with a minimum of 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 | na
Equal Opportunity Employer | Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function | Career and/or Talent Development
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Design and implement the University College Summer Bridge Program (Aspiring Eagles Academy) including all aspects of recruitment, admissions, and programming for studentsFunction | Planning and Organizing
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Design and implement an effective series of academic and cultural events and workshops for each classification of students to assist in their various transitions throughout their collegiate experienceFunction | Training and Education
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | 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 Aspiring Eagles Academy program.Function | Coordination - Work
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Establish metrics and track student outcomes of the summer bridge program; Engage in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support the continued financial stability of the Aspiring Eagles Academy.Function | Leadership
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Serve as a member of the University College leadership team and participate in regularly scheduled departmental staff meetings and events.
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Design and implement the University College Summer Bridge Program (Aspiring Eagles Academy) including all aspects of recruitment, admissions, and programming for studentsFunction | Planning and Organizing
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Design and implement an effective series of academic and cultural events and workshops for each classification of students to assist in their various transitions throughout their collegiate experienceFunction | Training and Education
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | 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 Aspiring Eagles Academy program.Function | Coordination - Work
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Establish metrics and track student outcomes of the summer bridge program; Engage in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support the continued financial stability of the Aspiring Eagles Academy.Function | Leadership
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | 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
Date desired for closing or initial review |
Close Date | 04/05/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Date Position Available | 05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Open Date | 03/09/2026
Date desired for closing or initial review |
Close Date | 04/05/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Date Position Available | 05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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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