Coordinator of Leadership and Competency Development

Position Details The Coordinator of Leadership and Competency Development is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and assessing programs, resources, and initiatives that support student leadership development, career readiness, and competency-based learning. This position collaborates with campus partners to advance the University's Spartan Ready® initiative by promoting the development of professional competencies and life skills that prepare students for success in their careers, communities, and continued personal growth. The coordinator facilitates student engagement opportunities, supports competency assessment efforts, provides leadership development programming, and contributes to a campus-wide culture that fosters student learning, well-being, retention, and success. As a member of Student Affairs, this position supports the division's strategic priorities and the University's mission by helping students develop as engaged citizens, effective leaders, and career-ready professionals. Responsibilities Cultivate Spartan Ready® competency development within co-curricular student experiences and student organizations across campus. Create an annual career readiness and life skills education calendar that incorporates existing and related cross-campus programs. Assist with the education and dispersion of the Spartan Ready® Assessment to understand programmatic impact on students across campus. Oversee Discover UTampa Leadership Program (an early orientation program) and other leadership programs. Oversee the implementation of Spartan Ready®-focused experiences and programs designed to help students self-identify, develop, and discover Spartan Ready® Competencies. Implement the software used to understand the impact of on-campus student employment and other experiences on the development of Spartan Ready® Competencies. Develop learning outcomes for programs and conduct assessment at regular intervals to inform program growth. Design, develop, and facilitate “Skillshop” workshops on Spartan Ready® Competencies across campus when requested by faculty and staff. Coordinate UTampa’s student selection process for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Collegiate Leadership Tampa program. Oversee Spartan Ready® initiatives or programs budgets. Supervise Spartan Ready® Interns and Discover UTampa Interns and Mentors. Assist the Associate Director of Leadership and Competency Development with leadership programming, program development, and articulation of leadership across campus. Attend trainings and fully engage in learning and utilizing university-wide technology, specifically Workday, and other department specific technology platforms. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 1 year related professional experience. Master’s degree in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or related field preferred. Two to three years of experience with employee or student training is a priority. Experience with program development in a higher education environment. Experience managing multiple stakeholders to produce student learning-centered programs. Experience with creative and design-oriented platforms, including Adobe and Canva. Benefits FREE Tuition Generous paid leave Wellness initiatives 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans FREE On-Campus Parking Access to Campus Amenities Fitness Center Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts And more! Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report. Additional Information This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position. Valuing the community’s international heritage, The University of Tampa attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding. The University is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen. Visa Sponsorship The University of Tampa may consider Visa sponsorship for full-time Faculty tenure track and continuing term positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr