SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130
37.5
WashU's Division of Student Success seeks a leadership education professional for the position of Associate Director, Campus Life Leadership Programs. The Division of Student Success advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.
The Associate Director serves as a key leader of the University’s student facing leadership programs. The AD is a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Executive Director for Campus Life, while also working in partnership with Wash U Leads: the University’s Center for Leadership Programs. The position leads programming efforts with the overall goal of developing students as leaders, using the leadership vision and attributes established by Wash U Leads.
The overall goal for students is to help them:
- Engage in deeper inquiry and insight into their self, particularly their sense of purpose and guiding values.
- Develop a leadership identity and an understanding of the form or approach that fits the student.
- Demonstrate growth in leadership capability, which results in impact in career and community.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serves as the bridge between the Division of Student Success and Wash U Leads, ensuring that leadership activities in Campus Life and the Division fully align with the overall goals the University has set for Student Leadership Education.
- Manages an annual set of leadership programs to include new student orientation programs related to leadership, Clifton Strengths, an annual fall “Leadership Week” and several student leadership retreats through the academic year.
- Serves as a liaison to all the Directors in the Division of Student Success to coordinate a unified approach to student leadership development across the institution.
- Oversees marketing and advertising workshops, coaching experiences, and programs developed by Wash U Leads to students and student groups.
- Develops, in collaboration with the Director of Wash U Leads, an annual leadership assessment that is given to students to measure the impact of leadership programs. Creates an annual leadership audit, that describes the numbers and types of leadership experiences Wash U students are engaging in.
- Supervision of professional and student staff.
- Oversees the Leadership Programming budget.
- Serves as a member of the senior leadership team in Campus Life, developing a collaborative vision related to the co-curricular experience at Washington University.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Campus Life.
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Working Conditions:
- Office setting working environment.
- Frequent evening and weekend hours required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in leadership, organizational development, higher education/college student personnel, or related field.
- Experience developing leadership workshops, curriculum, and programming.
- Experience advising and/or supervising student employees.
- Knowledge of relevant leadership education best practices and current research.
- Experience in leadership programming.
- Competencies in student development issues.
- Initiative, self-direction, and organization.
- Comprehension of current issues related to higher education including student involvement, leadership, multiculturalism, diversity, programming, and student development.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Energy, creativity, and organizational skills.
- Above average competencies in word processing, email, and Excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Experience in working with leadership programming, events, and activities.
Education:
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education., Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Higher Education Institution, Student Affairs Division And/Or Leading Initiatives Related To Lgbtq+ Student Life And/Or Gender Equity In A College Or Related Institution (8 Years)
Skills:
Adaptability, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Deadline Management, Decision Making, Educational Resources, Gender Equality, Gender Studies, LGBTQ Issues, Oral Communications, Outreach Development, Politics, Prioritization, Social Justice, Sound Judgment, Women's History, Work Collaboratively, Working Independently, Written Communication
G12
$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
