Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

Lyon College • Batesville, AR

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About The Position

The Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development ensures a lively and engaging student co-curricular experience. The Director supervises the Student Involvement Board, sets departmental strategy, manages budgets, establishes policies and risk management procedures, ensures compliance, serves as a liaison to senior leadership, and leads assessment and reporting efforts to enhance student engagement, leadership capacity, and the effectiveness of student clubs and organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, event planning, hospitality, or a related field (required)
• Minimum of two years of experience in marketing, leadership development, event planning, or a related area
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and project a welcoming and supportive presence
• Ability to work with student records and maintain confidentiality (required)
• Social media marketing skills
• Ability to thrive in a complex environment
• Well-organized, self-directed, and creative
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field (preferred)
• Understanding of Title IX, Title VI, FERPA, and other higher education regulations (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor student clubs/organizations.
• Facilitate training for new and returning student club/organization leadership and their advisors, including student policy and procedures training and onboarding.
• Support club/organization leaders in goal setting, leadership transitions, conflict resolution, and club/organization development.
• Assist clubs/organizations with compliance, policies, risk management, and best practices for student-led groups.
• Provide direct supervision and strategic vision to the Student Involvement Board.
• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of student-led events, programs, and campus traditions.
• Provide guidance on event logistics, budgeting, marketing, accessibility, and risk management.
• Collaborate with student committees and governing bodies to provide engaging and enriching student activities.
• Develop leadership resources and toolkits for student clubs/organizations and the student Involvement Board.
• Develop leadership development metrics for the Student Involvement Board and club/organization officers.
• Assist with large-scale Student Life events.
• Collaborate with campus departments (e.g., Facilities, Campus Safety, Marketing & Communications) to support student events and clubs/organizations.
• Evaluate programs, student participation, and student learning outcomes.
• Act as the lead on all department reporting and assessment projects.

What This Job Offers

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