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Miami University · 2 months ago

Assistant Director of Wilks Programs

Oxford, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$47K/yr - $50K/yr

1+ years exp

Miami University is seeking an Assistant Director for Leadership Engagement as part of the Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service. The role involves supervising student staff, developing leadership programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance leadership development and community engagement.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Exercise collaborative leadership within the offices to facilitate the coordination of the Ambassador program (peer leaders/facilitators) and other signature events, services, and programs

Work collaboratively with other areas of the offices to develop and implement leadership workshops and retreats designed to increase the leadership capacity of students, student organization leaders, and student organization advisors

Deliver workshops and programs designed to increase participation in Miami’s Gallup CliftonStrengths™ efforts

Serve as the Stakeholder representative for the Scholar Leader Living Learning Community. Work collaboratively with the Office of Residence Life designee to facilitate community programming and retreat opportunities for students selected to participate in the community

Teach one section of EDL 290, Nature of Group Leadership or similar course on a rotating basis

Facilitate the Leadership and Service Certificate Program

Execute U-Lead pre-semester leadership development program for first year students

Potentially supervise 1 Graduate Assistant, a Graduate Practicum student and up to 10 undergraduate student employees (Ambassadors)

Assist the Associate Director and other team members with the implementation of large-scale service initiatives/days of service and community engagement activities designed to facilitate positive relationships between the City of Oxford residents, Butler County community members and Miami University students

Deliver workshops and programs designed to increase student awareness of and participation in community service and volunteerism

Assist with Office Wide Social Media and website initiatives and updates

Actively participate in Student Life and University Committees. Represent the offices on several campus committees that are aligned with the service and community engagement missions of the Institute

Manage event/program processes for large scale events and work collaboratively with campus partners and off-campus partners and vendors to ensure the success of events

Willingness to work some nights and weekends to facilitate programs and activities designed to engage and serve students

Qualification

Leadership developmentCommunity engagementSupervision of staffSocial media managementAssessment practicesEvent planningWorkshop facilitationCliftonStrengths certificationInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree

One year of experience in higher education, student affairs, or a related field

Knowledge and effective application of service and community engagement theories

Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative

Demonstrated experience in supervision of student staff members

Familiarity with assessment practices

Familiarity with social media accounts and website management

Preferred

Master's Degree in Leadership/Management, College Student Personnel, Social Work, Education or related field

One or more years of professional experience in Student Affairs, Higher Education or related fields

Demonstrated experience in supervision of graduate student staff

Familiarity with social media accounts and website/CMS management

Graduate or professional experience with student organization advising, program/event planning, leadership development programming, alcohol education and/or hazing prevention

Knowledge of or certifications in personal assessment instruments (Clifton Strengths, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, International Coaching Federation, etc.)

Company

Miami University

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