Manager for Leadership Studies and Development

Job Description Summary

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Manager for Leadership Studies and Development focuses on academic and co-curricular college student leadership education initiatives affiliated with the Leadership and Community Service-Learning office within the Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life.

This includes collaboration with 1) the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education (CHSE) in the College of Education on leadership studies courses and programs, and 2) co-curricular leadership development initiatives under the Maryland Leadership Education and Development (MLEAD) program area within the LCSL portfolio. Utilizing a critical and culturally responsive approach to the study and development of student leadership, this role develops, implements, and advances leadership learning through a variety of contexts and learning environments. The manager integrates co-curricular and academic leadership offerings to maximize students’ leadership education and development.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Partnerships

--Direct the Leadership Studies program including a 15-credit Minor, 21-credit Certificate and 20 course sections serving 400 students annually.

--Serve as a liaison to the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education (CHSE) in the College of Education and any faculty and staff affiliated with the Leadership Studies academic program.

--Oversee the strategy, management, and assessment of all Maryland LEAD Programs, including 4 co-curricular leadership development programs serving 300 student participants annually.

--Collaborate with partners across campus to ensure successful design and implementation of leadership education initiatives in curricular and co-curricular contexts, including but not limited to the Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life, Division of Student Affairs, Global Classrooms, Teaching and Learning Transformation Center, CHSE Department and College of Education, other academic and administrative units as appropriate.

Teaching & Curriculum Design

--Maintain a teaching load of 1-2 courses in Leadership Studies during fall, winter, spring, and summer terms as needed and appropriate.

--Design and implement curriculum and course assessment to ensure best-practices, integrate high-impact learning, maximize accessibility, and center diverse identities and perspectives.

--Utilize culturally responsive and critical pedagogical approaches in course teaching and design.

--Design, develop, test, improve experiential learning activities to increase student engagement and understanding of leadership.

--Leverage learning management system and other learning technologies to increase course engagement and learning outcomes.

Program & Course Administration

--Manage budget and fiscal operations for programs and initiatives including preparation of an annual budget, tracking expenditures, and reporting and predicting financial trends, as needed.

--Facilitate recruitment and marketing efforts to attract and retain students in courses and programs.

--Conduct academic advising with undergraduate students in the Leadership Studies program and manage academic systems as needed.

--Schedule courses each semester and manage related course materials.

Supervision & Instructor Support

--Supervise the Coordinator for Leadership Development who is responsible for the daily operations and implementation of all co-curricular leadership programs offered through the Maryland Leadership Education and Development (MLEAD) initiative within LCSL.

--Recruit, train, and coordinate instructor, adjunct faculty, and graduate teaching assistants for Leadership Studies as needed.

--Facilitate strategic planning, professional development, and performance reviews with all supervisees. Provide regular feedback, coaching, and 1-1 support.

Unit & Departmental Initiatives

--Contribute to LCSL-wide initiatives including assessment, reports, student leader events, staff training and development, and other duties as assigned.

--Actively support unit, departmental, and divisional goals, strategic initiatives, committees, and events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

--Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during work hours.

--Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipment.

--This position may require flexibility in work hours to accommodate student events, courses, and programming. The Manager may occasionally be asked to work outside of regular business hours, including evenings or weekends.

PREFERENCES

--Advanced degree, preferably a Doctoral degree, in Higher Education, Student Personnel/Student Affairs, Leadership Studies, or related field

--Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning innovation, curriculum development, student development, critical pedagogy, and community-based learning

--Demonstrated proficiency in navigating and managing academic systems and processes

--Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and Workday for administrative tasks

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in higher education, academic advising, student personnel administration, or counseling.

One (1) year leading or supervising professional staff.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge of policies, procedures, and institutional purpose and goals.

Knowledge of best practices in recruitment, retention, and customer service.

Knowledge of best practices in organization and administration.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, reference list.

Best Consideration Date: March 10, 2025

Posting Close Date: March 24, 2025

Open Until Filled: No

For additional information about this position, please email leadershipstudies@umd.edu.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPSA-SU-Leadership & Community Service Learning

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$78,000 - $90,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ Welcome!

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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