Associate Director for the Wilks Institute of Leadership & Service at Miami University in Armstrong Student Center

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Job Title Associate Director for the Wilks Institute of Leadership & Service Department Student Leadership and Greek Life Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Position Salary Minimum $64,000 Position Salary Maximum $68,000 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-11-02 Job Description Summary The Associate Director is a member of the Leadership and Fraternity and Sorority Life team. The Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service are a combined Office. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Leadership and Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Associate Director works with colleagues and stakeholders in the enhancement of student community engagement and leadership at Miami University. The Associate Director is responsible for supervising three Assistant Directors and provides supplementary support to three additional Assistant Directors. The Associate Director works collaboratively with students, advisors, community leaders, and departments to provide students with the opportunity to engage with communities of interest and develop a sense of belonging. The Associate Director works with the combined Leadership and Fraternity and Sorority Life team and other colleagues to develop and implement opportunities for students to understand and grow their leadership skills and how they can use them to positively impact the community. The Associate Director represents the LFSL team through multiple campus committees that support the leadership and engagement mission of the Wilks Institute for Leadership & Service while also managing strategic communications (web/social media). The Associate Director also fosters close working relationships across the Division of Student Life and with community-based organizations. Job Description Responsibilities : ● Exercise collaborative leadership within the LFSL team and the Institute to ensure the development and coordination of leadership and community engagement activities and programs ● Provide leadership and oversight for the development and implementation of several leadership retreats and workshops that serve a variety of student communities ● Represent the LFSL team on several campus committees that are aligned with the civic and community engagement initiatives of the Institute. Represent the Center on several campus committees that are aligned with the service and leadership missions of the Institute. ● Develop and manage policy for use of website and social media accounts and communications and marketing efforts in collaboration with all areas of the LFSL Office. ● Teach EDL 290, Nature of Group Leadership (Scholar Leader LLC) or similar course on a yearly basis. ● Supervise three Assistant Directors, 1 Graduate Assistant or Intern, Graduate Practicum students and up to 10 undergraduate student employees ● Actively participate in Student Life and University Committees Minimum Qualifications ● Master’s degree prior to the start date required ● 3-5+ years of professional experience in Student Affairs, Higher Education or related fields Preferred Qualifications ● Master’s Degree in Leadership/Management, Student Affairs/Higher Education, Social Work, Education or related field. ● Knowledge of or certifications in personal assessment instruments (e.g., Clifton Strengths, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, etc.). Required knowledge, skills, and abilities ● Knowledge and effective application of collegiate leadership development theories. ● Knowledge and effective application of service and community engagement theories. ● Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative. ● Demonstrated experience in supervision of professional and/or graduate assistants and student staff. ● Familiarity with proven assessment practices. ● Knowledge of and experience with fraternity and sorority chapters and/or communities. Preferr