Assistant/Associate Director, Odyssey Scholars Program

Title: Assistant/Associate Director, Odyssey Scholars Program

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday-Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Center for Access and Success

Location: Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The Associate Director of the Odyssey Scholars Program plays a critical leadership role in advancing the operational, relational, and developmental core of one of Elon University’s most prestigious equity-based scholarship initiatives. Odyssey Scholars are academically exceptional, purpose-driven, and civically engaged students from underrepresented or low-income backgrounds, many of whom are first in their families to attend college.

This role is central to fostering the day-to-day and long-term success of scholars by developing systems that support belonging, academic achievement, post-graduate preparedness, and community impact. Reporting directly to the Faculty Director (with a dotted line to the Executive Director of the Center for Access and Success), the Associate Director leads implementation of a four-year developmental curriculum, may supervise student leaders, staff, and/or a graduate apprentice, and stewards partnerships, budgets, and communication strategies that amplify student voices and outcomes.

Ideal candidates will bring strengths in equity-minded leadership, student development, relationship-building, program design, and measurable outcomes.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

For Appointment as Assistant Director
•Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, educational leadership, or a related field.
•Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in student success, scholarship programs, college access initiatives, or equity-based student support (graduate assistantship experience may be considered where appropriate).
•Demonstrated experi