Assistant Director Shucker Center For Leadership Development

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Job Title:
Assistant Director Shucker Center for Leadership Development



Job Family:
Professionals



Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time



Compensation Grade:
5S



Pay Type:
Salary



Department:
Shucker Center for Leadership Development



Job Summary:
The Assistant Director for the Shucker Center for Leadership Development will support the programmatic, strategic planning, and assessment goals of the Shucker Center for Leadership Development within the Division of Student Life. The Assistant Director will advise the Shucker Fellows Program and Omicron Delta Kappa student leadership programs. The Assistant Director will co-manage the annual Leadership Awards Banquet process. The Assistant Director will assist with the strategic development and coordination of student development initiatives centered in the use of the CliftonStrengths Assessment. CliftonStrengths initiatives include, but are not limited to, program design, training, facilitation, communications, and Strengths mentoring, coaching and advising. The Assistant Director will also provide additional opportunities for leadership and strengths development and training to Furman students through collaborations with other student life and academic partners. The Assistant Director for the Shucker Center for Leadership Development reports to the Director of the Shucker Center for Leadership Development.



Job Description: Responsibilities:


Job functions for the Assistant Director for the Shucker Center for Leadership Development include but are not limited to the following:



Shucker Fellows Program Serves as the Primary Advisor for the Shucker Fellows Program which includes recruitment and selection process of student candidates, leadership curriculum design and weekly facilitation for first and second year Shucker Fellows on Wednesday evenings and assessing outcomes for continual program improvement.
Advises the Shucker Fellows Program Student Leadership Team.
Manages logistical coordination of Shucker Fellows Program initiatives, which may include overnight travel and occasional weekend programming.
Advises and supports student project-based learning work through the Leadership Capstone Project initiative (LCP). Provides support, encouragement, and advising for Capstone Scholars in all stages of the experience, from brainstorming through project execution. Builds relationships, addresses issues or roadblocks that might arise, addresses funding requests, and facilitates connections between students and potential partners on or off-campus.
Strengths at Furman Responsible for the design and implementation of the programmatic elements of CliftonStrengths initiatives for Pathways Year 1 & 2 (advising program for first and second-year students) - in collaboration with the Office of Mentoring and Advising.
Meets individually with students for the purpose of personalized Strengths coaching, mentoring, advising and development. Tracks all 1:1 Strengths advising appointments.
Collaborates with campus Strengths Champions to build a CliftonStrengths culture on campus and develop a system for identifying and tracking all student touchpoints and impact.
Identifies opportunities to increase Strengths touchpoints for students in curricular and co- curricular areas.
Designs and delivers customized CliftonStrengths programs and workshops for varied student groups and teams as appropriate.
Assists with the strategic design of Stengths at Furman's operational plan to provide Strengths development opportunities via a network of Strengths Champions including, Gallup certified Strengths Coaches, in-house trained faculty and staff, and Student Strengths Ambassadors.
Works with the Director to develop and administer assessments and reflection measures for Strengths initiatives in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.
Maintains consistency, intentionality, and quality of all campus trainings for faculty, staff, and students to ensure alignment with Gallup's educational outcomes and to control for Strengths saturation among our student population.
Omicron Delta Kappa Serves as the Circle Coordinator for the Furman Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) in collaboration with the Faculty Advisor.
Serves as the communication liaison between the ODK National Office and Furman University.
Coordinates the annual selection and induction process for new Furman Circle ODK members.
Advises the ODK Student Officer leadership team.
Serves as the fiscal officer for the Shucker Fellows Program and ODK ensuring that all fiduciary commitments and all budgetary obligations are met.
Student Leadership Awards Banquet
Serves as the co-coordinator for the annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet process for the University.
Co-chairs a selection committee made up of faculty, staff, and students.
Manages the intake and collation of nominations in preparation for the selection process.
Manages award recipient communications.
Co-plans and executes awards banquet ceremony, which includes coordination with Academic Affairs, Athletics, Auxiliary Services, Student Life, and the Office of the President.
Student Leadership Awards Banquet Serves as the co-coordinator for the annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet process for the University.
Co-chairs a selection committee made up of faculty, staff, and students.
Manages the intake and collation of nominations in preparation for the selection process.
Manages award recipient communications.
Co-plans and executes awards banquet ceremony, which includes coordination with Academic Affairs, Athletics, Auxiliary Services, Student Life, and the Office of the President.
General Administrative Supervises undergraduate and /or graduate student interns when appropriate.
Prepares project reports, grant proposals, and other communications to facilitate the sharing of information and progress with campus and community partners.
Responsible for website management for the Shucker Center.
Participates in campus, community, and national meetings and/or training programs as appropriate to deepen knowledge of student leadership programming and Strengths-based initiatives in Higher Education.
Serve on campus committees as assigned.
Completes performance review process with supervisor to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and University goals.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the goals and objectives of the department and the Division of Student Life. The intent of this job classification description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions in this classification and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
Relationships: Daily contact with members of own work unit, immediate supervisor, students, student interns to plan, coordinate, problem solve, present information related to mutual goals.
Frequent contact with other departments to plan, coordinate, problem solve, present information related to mutual goals.
Routinely handles confidential information.
Routine contact with the Furman community to exchange factual information and explanation of rules, regulations, practices or functions.
Responsibility for Final Decisions: Reviews work to ensure compliance with procedures and deadlines.
Tasks involve multiple procedures with interrelated processes or steps. Work involves choosing the appropriate option or procedure to follow and applying established rules and procedures.
Errors may be detected within the department or section in which they occur but may affect the work of others within the unit to trace errors and make corrections.
Reports To : Director of the Shucker Center for Leadership Development


Work is performed independently on routine work, non-routine issues or questions are referred to the supervisor(s).



Education /Skill Requirements: Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Counseling or other related field required.
One to three years of professional experience preferred in the development and implementation of student leadership programs.
Prior experience with student organization advising preferred.
Prior experience and/or in-depth exposure to the CliftonStrengths Assessment preferred. Must be certified as a CliftonStrengths Global Strengths coach or become certified within 6 months of hire. New certification expenses covered by Furman.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge of best practices and ability to infuse research with practical experience to create intentional leadership programs.
Understanding of student development and identity development theories and practical applications is essential.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to interact with a diverse population and maintain a positive attitude in time of stress. Understanding of the importance of student learning outcomes and assessment preferred. Ability to collaborate with a diverse set of staff, faculty, and students.
Grant writing skills preferred.
Work Conditions: Work is performed under usual office conditions.
Some evening and weekend hours required.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, along with the online application, for consideration. Review of applications will begin on May 24th and end on June 10th. Education Requirements: Certification Requirements: Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended): To apply, visit Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.










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