Associate Director for Leadership & Service

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, leadership, education, public administration, or related field.
• Progressively responsible professional experience in student leadership development, community engagement, service-learning, volunteer programs, student involvement, or a related area.
• Experience supervising and developing professional staff, graduate assistants, or student employees in a higher education setting.
• Experience developing leadership curricula, learning outcomes, or competency-based educational programs.
• Experience managing budgets and stewarding financial resources.
• Experience building partnerships with nonprofit, public, or community organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing educational programs or initiatives.
• Experience administering scholarship programs, endowments, or donor-supported initiatives.
• Experience designing onboarding, training, or professional development for staff or student leaders.
• Experience supporting institutional processes related to expressive activity, risk management, or student programs.
• Experience advising Student Government Association, shared governance-bodies or comparable student-led organizations.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Involvement and Engagement, the Associate Director for Leadership & Service provides strategic and operational leadership for university wide leadership development, community service and volunteer engagement opportunities, supports the advising of Student Government Association, and related educational initiatives. The position serves as a member of the Student Involvement & Engagement leadership team and helps translate divisional and institutional priorities into meaningful co-curricular experiences that strengthen student learning, belonging, career readiness and civic responsibility.

Utilizing the student success framework, the Associate Director leads the design, implementation and continuous improvement efforts of leadership and service programs; develop partnerships across campus and the community and supervises team members.

Job Duties

Supervision and Administration

• Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned professional and graduate staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continued growth.
• Manage program and endowment budgets within the portfolio and contribute to development of the department’s overall budget.
• Align human, financial, and programmatic resources with departmental priorities and intended student learning outcomes.
• Establish clear operational practices, timelines, and measures of success for programs and initiatives within the portfolio.
• Contribute to departmental risk management education and serve as a resource within assigned institutional processes related to expressive activity and applicable university, state, and federal requirements.

Leadership Education

• Provide vision and direction for a comprehensive leadership development strategy that serves students across programs, organizations, and stages of their Texas State experience.
• Lead the development, implementation and assessment of a leadership education framework and curriculum that connects co-curricular learning with career-ready competencies.
• Design learning pathways, workshops, institutes and other experiences that help students practice leadership, reflect on their growth, and articulate transferable skills.
• Partner with student organizations and advisors to strengthen leadership development.

Community Service, Volunteerism, and Civic Engagement

• Provide strategic leadership for community service and volunteer programs that promote civic responsibility, meaningful community connection, and student learning.
• Build and sustain partnerships with university departments, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community stakeholders to expand accessible service opportunities.
• Develop practices that connect service experiences with preparation, reflection, and leadership development.
• Oversee systems and processes for documenting, recognizing, and communicating service and volunteer engagement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen institutional coordination and increase the visibility and impact of community-engaged work.

Scholarship and Endowment Supported Programs

• Oversee the planning, administration, and assessment of departmental scholarship programs, including the Newman Civic Fellowship and Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
• Manage leadership-related endowments and ensure resources are used in alignment with donor intent, university requirements, and program goals.
• Strengthen the educational experience and sense of community for scholarship recipients through intentional programming, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with university partners to support student recruitment, retention, and success within assigned scholarship programs.

Departmental Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Student Involvement & Engagement leadership team, contributing to departmental strategy, goal setting, sponsorship solicitation, resource planning, and operational decision-making.
• Provide strategic oversight for the advising and development of Student Government, cultivating an effective partnership that supports student representation, responsible governance, and constructive engagement with university decision making through a leadership learning lens.
• Represent Student Involvement & Engagement on university and divisional committees, task forces, and collaborative initiatives.
• Participate in departmental programs and projects that advance the mission and goals of the university, division, and department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or divisional leadership.

Job Open Date: 10/14/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight): 11/02/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

About Texas State University

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.