Director for Leadership Development

The Director for Leadership Development is charged with the management and operations of the university's Leadership Development Program and events, programs, and other initiatives that support the development of students. The Leadership Development Program will be a multi-tier approach to leadership development for emerging (new), developing (mid-level), and executive (advanced) with various tracks and topics including a specific track that focuses on civic engagement and national service; thus, showcasing the journey of a student. The Director will provide oversight for civic engagement programs and initiatives with the support of the Director for the Student Experience and Coordinator for Student Life. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director is responsible for administering and supporting an assessment driven, comprehensive, retention-focused student engagement plan for the student body by offering leadership development workshops, sessions, programs, and events. This position will draft policies and procedures relevant to their work, mentor/counsel students on issues to academic, social, and personal success while providing them with campus and external resources.

The Director will serve as the primary advisor for the Student Government Association, Mister and Miss Elizabeth City State University Royal Court, the Council of Presidents (COP), coordinates COP training programs, assists COP with their financial account management, and guides the planning and calendaring of COP programming. The Director will serve as the initial point of contact for clubs & organizations.

The Director will support the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership in the planning of high impact events to include, but not limited to: Homecoming, Viking Fest, Week of Welcome, Viking Voyage Orientation, Viking Showcases, Blueprint Recruitment Initiatives, Founders Day Weekend, and Parent and Family Weekend. Additionally, the role involves co-managing SEAL's work-study student program with the Director for Leadership Development and Coordinator for Student Life, assisting with the Ad Astra Venue Reservations system.

The Director will assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising student staff, as well as coordinating campus-wide activity programs that support the learning outcomes. Through the refining of our approach to student organizations, university outreach, and the continuous development of events focused on contributing to student life on campus, the Director will create a stronger environment to cultivate change and strengthen University goals related to student organizations and events.