Senior Associate Director, Leadership and Student Organization Development

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and policy governance for student organization and leadership development initiatives.
• Manage the university’s student organization recognition and risk management framework, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Supervise professional and graduate staff.
• Direct a wide range of leadership programs, initiatives, and the Leadership in Service Scholarship program.
• Collaborate across campus to integrate leadership development principles into experiential learning opportunities.
• Liaise on organizational conduct matters and lead efforts in fundraising, assessment, and revenue generation.
• Represent the Center for Student Involvement in the absence of the Senior Director.

Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, leadership education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in student organization advising, including oversight of governance and policy development.
• Experience in risk management and high-risk event management.
• Proven experience supervising graduate or professional staff.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in student organization advising.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership program development and program assessment cycles.
• Experience navigating complex institutional policies, including student travel and contract review.
• Experience working with student organization conduct.
• Experience with grant writing, fundraising, or sponsorships.
• Understanding of and support for the values of a Catholic and Marianist educational environment.

About the Company

The University of Dayton is a Catholic, Marianist institution dedicated to the dignity of every human being. We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community that empowers students to lead for the common good through high-impact experiential learning and leadership development.