Department: Office of the Dean of Students
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $52,000 - $55,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

April 23, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include the following:
1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position. 
2. Current résumé.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.

Department Summary

The Division of Student Life supports the University’s academic mission through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success, while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four departments, the University Career Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Erb Memorial Union, and Physical Education & Recreation, and a number of key programs, including the Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), and Student Engagement & Success (Student Government).

The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to advancing student learning that builds community. The Office of the Dean of Students is a learning organization that creates engaging environments to transform student learning; encourages a caring and safe community that increases our students' abilities to learn and make healthy choices; promotes inclusiveness, supports the success and growth of all students; prepares students to think critically, practice skills, and clarify values--all of which they can use throughout their lifetime; and enriches the student experience. The programs reporting to the Dean of Students work with Student Life staff, student groups, and other members of the university community in the development of curricular and co-curricular opportunities that assure the integration of academic and student life.

The Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (Holden Center) is responsible for creating, fostering, and supporting leadership and community engagement opportunities for all students at the University of Oregon. The Holden Center strives to serve as a model, activator, and collaborator with Student Life staff, student groups, and other members of the university community in the development of curricular and co-curricular opportunities rooted in socially responsible leadership development and community engagement that empowers and challenges students to make positive impacts in their communities and develop transferable skills for personal and professional growth.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Holden Center, the Coordinator of Leadership Development is responsible for developing and coordinating comprehensive leadership development programs that enhance student learning, support skill development, and promote social responsibility for all UO students. Historically, these programs have serviced over 2,000 UO students each academic year by producing over 100 workshops and individual sessions. The coordinator is responsible for all aspects of program development including planning, marketing, contracting, risk management, budget management, assessment, and annual reporting. Programs and involvement opportunities are designed with an equity and inclusion lens and marketed to appeal to a diverse student population. The coordinator supervises and mentors 8-10 student employees. This is one of two coordinator roles in the Holden Center.

As a member of the administrative team of the Holden Center, the Coordinator of Leadership Development will meet and work regularly with other Holden Center staff, cultivate strategic relationships on and off campus, represent the Holden Center on division and campus-level committees, and serve as a resource to campus constituents (faculty, staff, and students).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in leadership, human development, counseling, ethnic studies, gender studies, education, or a related field.
• One year of work experience facilitating leadership development or student organization advising.
• Experience supervising, training and/or mentoring student employees or student leaders.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and ability to use critical perspectives to work effectively with an increasingly diverse student population.
• Knowledge of relevant student development theory and application in a higher education context.
• Knowledge of relevant leadership theory and models, and their application in an educational context.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning and event management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, community members/partners, and other stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, including setting priorities, achieving program and department goals, and performing multiple work assignments simultaneously with acute attention to detail.
• Familiarity with political, social, and cultural issues as they pertain to student engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in leadership, student affairs, higher education, or related area.
• Experience developing and coordinating leadership development programs in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and group facilitation.
• Demonstrated ability in assessment of student services and use of assessment results to make changes that improve the delivery of services and programs for students.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

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