Dir, Barkley Forum/Debate/Dial

Home » Job Descriptions » Dir, Barkley Forum/Debate/Dial

		Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:	UI25	Hourly:	$30.19
FLSA*:	Exempt	Monthly:	$5,233.33
Grade:	234	Annually:	$62,800

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Director of Debate provides leadership and support for all areas of the Barkley Forum (BF) with focused oversight of the intercollegiate competitive debate program. Organizes the intercollegiate competitive debate program. Administers squad meetings, accesses student needs, plans tournament travel, supervises other coaches, and ensures that current and future debating practices are aligned with the missions of Emory University and the Barkley Forum. Manages the finances of the intercollegiate competitive debate program. Works directly with the Senior Director to establish competitive debate team budget priorities. Maintains a strong commitment to research-focused debate program. Plays a critical role in helping the BF meet its core objective of preparing students to be well researched scholars equipped to effectively disseminate and critique the use and production of information. Supervises professional staff members. Actively supports the participation of women and others from historically underserved communities. Maintains a strong commitment to challenge the underrepresentation of women and people of color at the highest levels of intercollegiate competitive debate. Serves as a traveling coach and contributor to the students' tournament preparation. Champions intercollegiate competitive debate on and off the campus. Recruits high school debaters to join the Barkley Forum and participates in Robert Woodruff Scholars Program selection process. Directs the curriculum development for the Emory National Debate Institute. Directs the Pelham Debates Division at the Barkley Forum for High Schools. Administers the Emory Wheel Debates. Ensures students participate in the Atlanta Urban Debate League. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in speech, communications, psychology or related field, and five years of experience coaching intercollegiate debate. Demonstrated success coaching nationally competitive debaters. Demonstrated success of using debate to support underserved communities. Budget management experience. A PhD is preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Click here to return

Pay Range Minimum

Job Code:

Hourly:

FLSA*:

Monthly:

Grade:

Annually:

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.