Assistant Director for Leadership Training and Development
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesJob TitleAssistant Director for Leadership Training and Development
Position TypeFull Time
Job Category Staff
Salary Range $ 50,000-52,000
Location Minneapolis, MN US
Application Deadline -
Contact Information
Contact Name Lizette Rebolledo
Department -
Email ldrebo@umn.edu
Phone -
Job Description
A primary function of Orientation & Transition Experiences (OTE) is the coordination and development of a comprehensive student leadership and training program. The Assistant Director for Leadership Training & Development, along with a Student Leadership Intern, are responsible for the development, planning, implementation, and assessment of the student leadership training of 28 Orientation Leaders and 350+ student volunteer Welcome Week Leaders. This position will also support the training of 10 Transfer Student Ambassadors. OTE programs serve several populations including freshman students, transfer students, and parents/families. This position has a dual report to the Associate Directors for Orientation Programs & Student Transition Experiences.
About OTE: In an effort to support each student during their transition to the U of M and on their path to graduation, Orientation & Transition Experiences offers high-quality, dynamic experiences that cultivate community and empower students to champion their own development and leverage campus resources.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree plus at least four years of relevant work experience.
- Two years previous experience in a higher education environment, orientation programming, leadership development and training, or experience in other related areas.
- In-depth understanding of student development and student transition issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
- Ability to manage details related to leader schedules, programs logistics and training implementation.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence.
- Position requires work on evenings and weekends.
- Employment is contingent upon completion of background verification with satisfactory results as required by law and University policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or other related areas.
- Two years previous experience in a higher education environment, orientation programming, leadership development and training, or experience in other related areas.
- Previous experience developing training and facilitating leadership development workshops.
- Collaborative and diplomatic relationship style; promoting respect and practice of civility and inclusivity in the workplace.
- Ability to work and communicate across organizational programs and priorities.
- Previous supervisory experience of staff (student or professional).
- Previous experience in orientation, transition and/or retention programming.
- Previous experience coaching or mentoring individuals and teams.
- Flexibility and adaptability to change.
- Ability to make data-driven decisions regarding programmatic efforts.
This position has the Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) classification in the Student Services Job Family Professional 3, is 100% time, 12-month annually renewable appointment. This position is considered a strategic, mid-level position. Salary range is $50,000 – $52,000, is commensurate with experience, and includes a substantial benefits package.
Review of all applications will begin December 17. You can find full position descriptions and application materials for all open positions at https://z.umn.edu/ote-jobs
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