Chatham University

Chatham University

Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership

Pittsburgh, PA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$46k-$52kDetected 22 hours ago
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About the role

  • Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions.
  • The Associate Director oversees the implementation of campus traditions, leadership development frameworks, student organization governance, and night and weekend programs while co-managing student center operations.

Responsibilities

  • Co-lead the development and implementation of a university-wide student leadership development model.
  • Oversee student organization support and governance, student leader and advisor support, student organization budgets, and student org meeting/event management.
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications to lead departmental outreach and promotion.
  • Manage program-specific budgets and assist in overall departmental budget tracking.
  • Co-lead cross-departmental planning meetings and represent the unit on division-wide committees.
  • Serve in the on-call duty rotation, provide crisis management, and support the Cougars Care system.
  • Assessment, Budget, & Campus Support

Requirements

  • Proven track record of managing complex programs, advising student organizations, and supervising student staff or graduate assistants.
  • Experience working successfully with departments within student affairs and the campus at large to provide activities, programs, and services for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Master's degree in higher education administration or related field with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in student affairs, campus activities, or student leadership preferred. Graduate or other transferrable experience will be considered if applicable.
  • Ability to embrace and support a culture of collegiality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and demonstrate understanding of and strong commitment to customer service and a student-centered experience.
  • Deep understanding of student development theory, crisis response, and inclusive programming models.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and budget tracking skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with special sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Contact information for three professional references

Nice to have

  • Graduate or other transferrable experience will be considered if applicable.

Skills

  • Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.
  • Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
  • Flexibility, strong management skills, and a commitment to inclusive leadership are essential.

Compensation

  • $46,000 - 52,000 annually. 35-hour work week.
  • Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience.

Benefits

  • Drive engagement efforts for all student populations (including transfer and commuter students) and serve on related campus committees.
  • Partner with the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness to develop a robust and equity centered assessment tool to assess and evaluate student experiences and programmatic initiatives.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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