Associate Director for the Wilks Institute of Leadership & Service

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Job Description Summary
The Associate Director is a member of the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership team. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Leadership and Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Associate Director works with colleagues and stakeholders in the enhancement of student community engagement and leadership at Miami University. The Associate Director is responsible for supervising one to three Assistant Director(s) and provides supplementary support to two additional Assistant Directors. The Associate Director works collaboratively with students, advisors, community leaders, and departments to provide students with the opportunity to engage with communities of interest and develop a sense of belonging. The Associate Director works with the entire Center and other colleagues to develop and implement opportunities for students to understand and grow their leadership skills and how they can use them to positively impact the community.

The Associate Director represents the Center through multiple campus committees that support the leadership and engagement mission of the Wilks Institute for Leadership & Service while also managing strategic communications (web/social media). The Associate Director also fosters close working relationships across the Division of Student Life and with community-based organizations.

 

Job Description
Responsibilities:

• Exercise collaborative leadership within the Center and the Institute to ensure the development and coordination of leadership and community engagement activities and programs  
• Provide leadership and oversight for the development and implementation of several leadership retreats and workshops that serve a variety of student communities  
• Represent the Center on several campus committees that are aligned with the civic and community engagement initiatives of the Center. Represent the Center on several campus committees that are aligned with the service and leadership missions of the Center.
• Develop and manage policy for use of website and social media accounts and communications and marketing efforts in collaboration with all areas of the Center
• Teach EDL 290, Nature of Group Leadership (Scholar Leader LLC) or similar course on a rotating basis (typically every other year)
• Supervise one to three Assistant Director(s), 1 Graduate Assistant or Intern, Graduate Practicum students and up to 10 undergraduate student employees
• Actively participate in Student Life and University Committees
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree prior to the start date required AND a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in Student Affairs, Higher Education or related fields

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Leadership/Management, Student Affairs/Higher Education, Social Work, Education or related field.
• Knowledge of or certifications in personal assessment instruments (e.g., Clifton Strengths, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, etc.).

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and effective application of collegiate leadership development theories.
• Knowledge and effective application of service and community engagement theories.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of professional and/or graduate assistants and student staff.
• Familiarity with proven assessment practices.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in supervision of professional staff.
• Familiarity with managing social media accounts and website/CMS management.
• Graduate or professional experience in student organization advising, program/event planning, leadership development programming, alcohol education and/or hazing prevention.

 

Required Application Documents

Please include cover letter and resume

 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
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