Assistant Director for Student Success and Leadership Development

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Type of Position:

Student Activities and Engagement

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Student Experience Center - Provisional Positions

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Director for Student Success and Leadership Development supports the mission of the Student Experience Center by designing, coordinating, and assessing student leadership initiatives that foster student growth, engagement, and success. This position plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing co-curricular leadership programs, advising student organizations, and creating leadership pathways aligned with UA Little Rock’s student development goals. This is a contingent, grant-funded position and is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

 

• Bachelor’s degree;

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, University Work systems such as Workday, and/or similarly related software;

• Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in student development, leadership programming, or campus life;

• Master’s Degree.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Leadership Program Development (20%)

•  Design and implement leadership development programs, including workshops, retreats, speaker series, and leadership certificate tracks, for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Student Organization Advising (10%)

• Advise select student organizations and student leaders, providing support with planning, goal setting, conflict resolution, and leadership skill-building.

• Campus Collaboration (15%)

• Partner with departments, Student Government, Academic Colleges, Registered Student Organizations, and within the Division of Student Affairs to integrate leadership development across campus initiatives.

• Event Planning and Facilitation (10%)

• Coordinate logistics and facilitation for key leadership events, including student leader training and recognition ceremonies.

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