Director of Leadership and Professional Development

Title: Director of Leadership and Professional Development

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Human Resources

Position Summary

The Director of Leadership & Professional Development provides leadership for the creation and advancement of training and professional development programs designed to maximize the ability of Elon University staff and faculty to perform their current and future jobs and to be engaged in the life of the university. The Office of Leadership & Professional Development (OLPD) supports Elon University's mission by fostering a culture of learning and professional development and facilitating a variety of growth opportunities while nurturing an inclusive and holistic approach to individual learning and institutional development. OLPD supports a wide range of programs and groups including, individual and group (department or division) programming, the grant in aid program to support individual professional development, Lunch and Learns, coaching programs, Employee Resource Groups, the Enhanced Supervision Program. The Director serves as the primary and lead administrator and represents the OLPD across campus.

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

Master's degree in Psychology, counseling, leadership, or related field with more than 8 years of experience with the following relevant work experience:

• Current certification in coaching and assessment tool administration and scoring, including but not limited to 360 assessments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience supervising and motivating staff, setting priorities, providing direction, and delegating.

Preferred Education and Experience

Terminal degree (i.e., MFA, MD, JD, PhD) preferred, particularly in Clinical or I/O Psycholo