Department: Philosophy-311900
Career Area: Administrative/Clerical Support
Is this an internal only recruitment?: No
Posting Open Date : 05/09/2024
Application Deadline: 05/23/2024
Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title: University Program Specialist - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent: GN11
Working Title: Administrator of the National High School Ethics Bowl
Position Number: ********
Vacancy ID: P019056
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4 with some nights and weekends
Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $57,000 - $60,000
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Parr Center for Ethics has proudly served as Carolina's focal point for inquiry into and discussion of ethical questions since 2004. The mission of the Parr Center is to nourish and foster ethical reflection and moral sensitivity on campus and beyond, guided by the conviction that ethics is everywhere. The Parr Center is committed to integrating abstract work in ethical theory with thoughtful, informed exploration of ethical issues important to the University and the communities it serves. The Parr Center is housed physically and administratively within UNC's Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Parr Center sees ethical reflection as a pervasive element of human life that is relevant to all fields of endeavor and at all stages of the lifespan. In keeping with its dual mission to nourish and foster ethical reflection on campus and beyond, the Parr Center offers both i) a rich menu of programming aimed mainly at campus (University) constituencies, and ii) a range of activities designed to encourage and enhance ethical reflection by participants outside the University. In particular, the Parr Center:
- offers rewarding co-curricular programs for Carolina undergraduates;
- brings numerous renowned speakers to campus;
- produces and hosts the National High School Ethics Bowl program; and
- leads numerous ethics outreach activities across North Carolina. Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of the Parr Center for Ethics and working in collaboration with the Center's staff, the Administrator of the National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB) will take the lead on strategic planning, development, and operations in service of the NHSEB program's mission: to promote respectful, supportive, and in-depth discussion of ethics among high school students nationwide. The NHSEB Administrator is responsible for all aspects of the NHSEB program, including development of the program's principal pedagogical materials and strategies, overseeing the growth and development of the program (both operationally and financially), providing support to a large and continually growing network of Regional Competitions and partners across the country, directly overseeing the North Carolina and National High School Ethics Bowl events at UNC-CH, and generally working to ensure the long-term stability, sustainability, and impact of the program for its diverse local and national constituency.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; strong organizational abilities; experience with event planning and program development; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Experience scaling national-level programming, teaching, and/or supervising volunteer base(s). Event management, program development, and/or fundraising and donor relations experience is a plus. Mission driven and self-directed work style, willingness and ability to manage, communicate and collaborate with diverse constituencies about often-complex program procedures and regulations.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
