Senior Associate Director, Leadership and Student Organization Development

Senior Associate Director, Leadership and Student Organization Development

Job No: 503602

Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)

Location: Dayton, OH

Category: University Staff

Department: Center for Student Involvement - 700200

Pay Grade: B - Exempt

Advertised: June 02, 2026

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Position Summary:
The University of Dayton is seeking its next strategic voice in student organizations and leadership development. As our Senior Associate Director, you will be the primary architect behind the programs and policies that define the student leadership experience. We're looking for a partner who can master the complexities of risk management and professional supervision while never losing sight of the goal: empowering students to lead for the common good. If you are ready to serve as a cornerstone of our leadership team and shape student organizations as high-impact experiential learning opportunities, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

The Senior Associate Director of Leadership and Student Organizational Development provides strategic leadership and policy governance for student organization and leadership development initiatives within the Center for Student Involvement. The Senior Associate Director will also work collaboratively across campus to integrate leadership development principles into experiential learning opportunities for students. This position is responsible for supervising professional staff, managing the university's student organization recognition and risk framework (including compliance with legal and safety standards), and directing a wide range of leadership programs and initiatives. The Senior Associate Director also manages the Leadership in Service Scholarship program, liaises on organizational conduct matters, and leads efforts in fundraising and assessment. This role reports to the Assistant Dean of Students and Senior Director of the Center for Student Involvement. The Senior Associate Director serves as a key member of the department leadership team and represents the Center in the absence of the Senior Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, leadership education, or a related field.
A minimum of three years of professional experience in student organization advising, including oversight of student organization governance, policy development, and high-risk event management.
Proven ability to design, implement, and assess comprehensive, campus-wide programs.
Strong knowledge of current trends in student organization risk mitigation, leadership development, and experiential learning.
Exceptional skills in communication, collaboration, and working with a diverse student population.
Supervision experience of graduate or professional staff.
Evening and weekend availability as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Five or more years of professional experience in student organization advising, including oversight of student organization governance, policy development, and high-risk event management.
Demonstrated experience in leadership program development.
Demonstrated experience navigating complex institutional policies, including student travel, contract review, and campus safety protocols.
Minimum of two years of direct professional staff supervision, with a demonstrated ability to manage and develop mid-level professionals.
Experience working with student organization conduct.
Demonstrated experience with program assessment cycle.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong organizational skills .
Ability to communicate effectively with variety constituents (faculty, staff, and students).
Experience with grant writing, fundraising, sponsorships, or revenue generation.
Understanding of and support for the values and perspectives of a Catholic and Marianist educational environment.
Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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