Director, Leadership Development - Student Learning

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

The primary location for job responsibilities is the Marietta campus at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. The Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Initiates, plans, implements, and assesses innovative and impactful leadership development programs for students. Programs are focused on student leadership development and delivered to student groups or individual students. Programming may include opportunities that support community service, and/or co-curricular experiences. Leads student leadership development initiatives and collaborates with campus partners across the university to advance student engagement and success.

Responsibilities

• Leads the strategic vision, direction, and continued advancement of student leadership development initiatives, ensuring alignment with divisional priorities, institutional goals, student success outcomes, and career readiness competencies while expanding the reach and impact of leadership development efforts across the university

• Led assessment and accountability efforts that evaluate student participation, engagement, learning outcomes, organizational effectiveness, and program impact, using data to inform planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement

• Provides supervision, mentorship, performance management, and strategic direction to assigned staff, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and student-centered practice while supporting professional growth and development

• Develops and manages departmental budgets, resources, and operational priorities to support strategic initiatives, sustainable growth, effective stewardship of university resources, and achievement of departmental goals and outcomes

• Represents the department on university, divisional, and external committees and serves as a campus leader and advocate for leadership development, student engagement, organizational effectiveness, and student success initiatives

• Provides support for divisional priorities and initiatives as requested

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience: Eight (8) years of experience related to the position including previous management and supervisory experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

• Experience: Demonstrated experience designing and developing student leadership programs

• Experience: Demonstrated experience implementing leadership development strategies that advance student growth and success

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary range for this position is $80,080 to $87,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Abilities: Able to successfully plan and implement direct student engagement opportunities and scalable leadership development resources

• Abilities: Able to successfully interact with individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and communication styles

• Abilities: Able to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations

• Abilities: Able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary

• Abilities: Able to work as a contributing member in a team environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners

• Knowledge: Knowledge of leadership theories, particularly for college students, and the application of coaching and applied learning theories

• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

• Skills: Demonstrated skill in building relationships across campus to advance department mission and goals

• Skills: Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

• Skills: Strong collaborative skills and abilities

• Skills: Strong supervision and strategic planning skills

• Skills: Strong analytical skills to evaluate and improve program effectiveness

• Skills: Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

• Skills: Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position

• This position has financial responsibilities

• This position will not be required to drive

• This role is not considered a position of trust

• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card)

• This position will not travel

Background Check

- Standard Enhanced