Director of Leadership Development

Salary/Position Classification

• $90,000+ annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite.

Purpose of Position

The role of the Director of Leadership Development is to support the missions and strategic priorities of UND and the Division of Student Affairs. The Director serves as an advocate for student life and services on campus, works in partnership with all constituencies and supports the principles and values of the University and the Student Affairs Division.

The Director of Leadership Development provides leadership in developing, implementing, and assessing a comprehensive, student-focused leadership development program consisting of diverse opportunities that are accessible to all students (online and on-campus).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive leadership development and community engagement program for students in alignment with UND LEADS.
  • Oversees, administers and sets a vision for leadership development and community engagement at UND.
  • Designs and implements innovative leadership programs and initiatives to support engagement and sense of belonging amongst all students, including on-line/remote and in-person students.
  • Implements a multi-faceted, integrated pipeline of engagement programs that connect students to campus and community priorities and needs.
  • Communicates and articulates the role of leadership development programs effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
  • Partners with faculty, staff and community experts to support the development of specialty curricular and co-curricular leadership development and community engagement programs creating opportunities for students to engage in meaningful community service and social impact projects.
  • Fosters student learning and development outcomes related to inclusive and equitable leadership development.
  • Meets with students individually and in groups regarding leadership development and community engagement and directs students to appropriate resources.
  • Develops and executes innovative and creative ideas to promote and support leadership, engagement and sense of belonging amongst the student body.
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with students, student leaders, and student organizations, and contributes to a vibrant and welcoming campus experience for all students by being involved, visible, and engaged in all aspects of campus and student life.
  • Assesses student interests, needs, and prioritize accordingly among the student population. In addition, remain abreast of current trends and best practices in the field of student affairs and higher education related to student leadership, engagement, identity development, civic engagement, and sense of belonging.
  • Oversees student leadership training for student organization leaders. 
• Coordinate the Presidential Leadership Fellows Scholarship Program
  • Provides leadership and administrative oversight in executing all aspects of the Presidential Leadership Fellows Program to include: strategic development, curriculum development, program marketing, participant selection, facilitation, and evaluation
  • Develop and manage a 3-5 year plan for the Presidential Leadership Fellows Scholarship Program.
  • Serves as a coach and mentor for the students engaged in the program.
  • Develops and maintains connections and stewardship with program donors and alumni.
  • Oversees the development and maintenance of the Presidential Leadership Fellows Scholarship Program website.
  • Maintains historical records associated with the Presidential Leadership Fellows Scholarship Program.
• Manage departmental operations
  • Oversees fiscal operations of the department, including administering the departmental budget. Manages budget ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support program goals and objectives.
  • Supervises student and professional staff responsible for implementing leadership development and community engagement initiatives.
  • Prepares reports, presentations and other related materials for divisional and campus stakeholders.
  • Develops and implements strategic plans to market and promote new and existing programs and opportunities related to leadership development and community engagement.
  • Provides direct oversight of program and administrative staff.
  • In partnership with Human Resources, oversees the recruiting, hiring, training, work assignments, supervision, performance standards, evaluations and feedback for all employees (professional staff and student staff members).
  • Maintains effective policies and procedures associated with professional best practices for lea