Interim Director of Student Involvement and Leadership

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Job Posting Title

Interim Director of Student Involvement and Leadership

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

The Interim Director of Student Involvement & Leadership provides temporary leadership and operational continuity for the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership. During this short time frame, the Interim Director maintains high-impact co-curricular operations, supports departmental staff, ensures seamless advising and event management, and provides an objective assessment of current practices to prepare the office for long-term leadership and success.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education or related field

• Experience in student involvement, student activities, union management, or closely related field for at minimum 8 years

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer’s sponsorship now or in the future

Skills and Abilities:

• Shown ability to successfully supervise and lead staff

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and advise student groups and student leaders

• Process-sensitive person with excellent problem solving skills, well organized and strong written and oral communication skills

Salary:

The pay range for this role is $56.04 - 58.24 an hour.

Flexibility & Schedule:

This is an intermittent, fixed-term, non-benefits-eligible role approved for 35 hours per week for two months from the start date. We value a collaborative on-campus environment, so this role is primarily based on campus. Depending on team needs and operational demands, there may be an opportunity for 1–2 days of remote work per week following the initial weeks of the semester. Please note: Any remote work options remain subject to business needs. Because this position involves essential in-person commitments, a degree of schedule flexibility is required.

Worker Sub-Type

Intermittent Fixed (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

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