"Assistant Director (Involvement and Leadership)"

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Director (Involvement and Leadership) for Student Centers & Activities. Reporting directly to the Director of Student Involvement and Leadership, this role is central to cultivating a culture of inclusive student representation, effective self-governance, and meaningful engagement across a campus of over 40,000 undergraduates.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Handles the research, planning, facilitation, and promotion of a wide range of leadership development programs, experiential learning opportunities, and training initiatives for students, staff, and external constituents.
• Leads the development and coordination of extended orientation programs for new students.
• Facilitates leadership courses and curricula.
• Advises student leaders and organizations, and supervises student interns and volunteers.
• Works in close collaboration with campus partners such as Student Centers, Campus Programs, the Cultural Collaborative, and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs to strengthen the relationship between student organizations and the broader university community.
• Assumes a broader leadership role in the recruitment, training, and supervision of student employees and leadership teams, including the management of Lead Interns.
• Handles the design and facilitation of leadership education for a variety of student audiences and oversees the implementation of large-scale leadership initiatives such as campus-wide conferences and retreats.
• Provides guidance to student organizations and supports the development of leadership pathways that align with institutional learning outcomes.
• Oversees departmental marketing strategies, including the coordination of print and digital media to promote leadership offerings.
• Handles the budget management, policy development, and the integration of assessment strategies to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Researches the best practices in leadership education, implements data collection and reporting standards, and incorporates digital tools to enhance training delivery and engagement.
• Plays a key role in strategic planning and serves as a liaison to departments such as University Relations, Residence Life, Academic Schools, and Institutional Research to support cross-campus leadership development and assessment efforts.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in student Affairs, Higher Education, Education, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in community engagement, service learning, student advising, leadership development, program planning, curriculum design, and budget management.

City:

New Brunswick

State:

NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Anthology, Suitable, and/or Campus Groups.
• Microsoft Suites.
• EMS.
• Qualtrics.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 25lbs.
• Position requires frequent movement between campus locations, setup for programs, and extended periods of standing during events.

Special Conditions:

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed for events, programs, or training.
• Clean Driving Record.