Assistant Director for Leadership Programming

Franklin & Marshall College • Lancaster, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Franklin & Marshall College is hiring a full-time Assistant Director for Leadership Programming in the Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute. This is a two-year, grant-funded position with the option to extend. The role develops, implements, and assesses student leadership programs that support the Institute’s mission and institutional priorities. Programming is co-curricular, integrated with experiential learning, and intended to cultivate grit, a growth mindset, and adaptive leadership through accessible, structured, impactful experiences.

The Assistant Director develops and facilitates workshops, trainings, cohort-based experiences, and structured leadership pathways, including peer leadership, mentoring, and applied experiences. The position advises and supports participating students, promotes opportunities across diverse student populations, and supports student involvement in leadership programs and external partnerships. It also collaborates with campus partners to align programming with Institute initiatives and integrate leadership development into co-curricular and, where appropriate, curricular experiences.

The role assesses program effectiveness using learning outcomes and participation data; assists with program logistics, budgeting, and reporting; maintains records; and contributes to divisional and institutional assessment. The position is based on the Franklin & Marshall campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, reports to the Executive Director of the Mehlman Leadership & Performance Institute, and has a 40-hour Monday–Friday schedule that may require evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and facilitating programs focused on leadership development or similar work.
• Familiarity with experiential learning principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite products, including Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.
• Evidence of a commitment to community and belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks and verification of credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and training, in higher education, government, private industry, student development, leadership studies, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in leadership development or student affairs in a higher education setting.
• Experience advising student organizations or leadership programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain student leadership development programs, including workshops, trainings, and cohort-based experiences.
• Facilitate leadership development informed by grit and a growth mindset and grounded in ethical and inclusive practices.
• Coordinate structured leadership pathways, including peer leadership, mentoring, and applied experiences.
• Support integration of leadership programs within the broader Mehlman Institute framework.
• Advise and support students participating in leadership programs.
• Promote participation in leadership opportunities across diverse student populations.
• Support student involvement in leadership development programs and external partnerships.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Development, to align leadership programs with Institute initiatives.
• Support integration of leadership development across co-curricular and, where appropriate, curricular experiences.
• Assess program effectiveness using established learning outcomes and participation data.
• Assist with program logistics, budgeting, and reporting.
• Maintain records and contribute to divisional and institutional assessment efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10% employer retirement contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Tuition and education benefits for eligible employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous paid vacation and recognized holiday closures.
• Access to College facilities, including dining venues, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries.
• Access to College performances, lectures, and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level