Assistant Director, Leadership & Community Engagement

Radford University • Radford, VA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Leadership and Community Engagement will support the rise in enrollment and the institutional focus on student engagement, both on campus and in the community, by developing and implementing initiatives that connect students with the New River Valley (NRV) through community service and civic engagement. This position will provide strategic direction and execution of student-centered programs that foster educational excellence, leadership development, and a strong sense of citizenship. Serving as a liaison to organizations throughout Radford and the NRV, the assistant director will coordinate community outreach efforts and oversee traditional service events. In addition to supporting direct engagement opportunities, the role will also focus on organizational development and leadership education for registered student organizations with a community service mission. By building strong campus and community partnerships, this position creates meaningful opportunities for student growth and transformation through activities that complement academic learning and address contemporary social issues.

Requirements

• A strong understanding of the value of the role of student activities within a university environment and the ability to apply student development principles and learning outcomes theories.
• A positive, energetic, and student-centered professional who has a demonstrated record of leadership, event planning, and strong student advising skills.
• A demonstrated ability for collaboration, organization, and bold advancement of new initiatives; a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituent groups.
• Expertise in student learning and leadership development. Demonstrated application of effective assessment strategies, strong communication and marketing skills.
• Experience in managing multiple budgets and strong organizational skills in handling multiple priorities within established timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills as well as cultural competence, a collaborative approach, and a learning mindset are a must.
• An Advanced degree in a related field; or a bachelor's degree with training and or experience equating to an advanced degree.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years prior work experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• coordinate community outreach efforts
• oversee traditional service events
• focus on organizational development and leadership education for registered student organizations with a community service mission
• creates meaningful opportunities for student growth and transformation through activities that complement academic learning and address contemporary social issues

What This Job Offers

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