Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the area of Curricular Functions:

Assist in developing, teaching, and assessing leadership courses as assigned.

Advise students enrolled in the Leadership Studies minor.

In the area of Co-curricular Programming:

Coordinate, deliver and assess Sophomore Breakthrough Experience and the Junior Experience leadership programs.

Provide support for CSLD co-curricular signature initiatives and engagement opportunities including but not limited to: first-year Leadership Institute, Dr Rose Butler Browne Leadership and Mentoring Program, Student Organization Leadership Consultants.

Initiate, coordinate, and assess new programs and strategies to address leadership issues for students, particularly evening and weekend initiatives.

Advise URI Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.

Facilitate adventure-based programs and assist in the maintenance of the North Woods Challenge Course facilities and grounds.

Assist in supervising and training staff, graduate students, and undergraduates, in standard and local safety operating procedures, technical skills, risk management, and programming basics for both high and low challenge course venues at the North Woods Challenge Course.

Develop and conduct a series of leadership workshops and training programs to address campus needs in leadership issues.

Assist in all aspects of implementing the University’s leadership programs and services.

In the area of Communication, Outreach & Partnerships:

Represent the CSLD in such events as Open Houses, Welcome Days, New Student Orientation, and other Division- and University-wide programs.

Assist in creating an atmosphere for personal and academic growth for the student population. Encourage and assist students in getting involved and engaged in campus life and offer support services.

Serve as a resource person for the campus and advisors in regard to leadership development.

Advise student groups and organizations in a manner that demonstrates support and advocacy for student issues.

Foster and sustain collaborative partnerships that actively engage departments in the development of programs and services addressing key leadership issues.

Support the management of social media accounts and the development of marketing and communications materials to enhance outreach and engagement.

In the area of Administration & Assessment:

Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

Conduct assessment and research to identify student leadership needs, evaluate the impact of leadership experiences on student development, and measure organizational effectiveness.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create and support interventions which promote service learning and student community service opportunities.

Serve on departmental, division of Student Affairs, and University-wide committees.

Perform additional duties as requested.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software; Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, learning management platforms, video conference platforms, other technology and training as required. Challenge course gear and equipment, maintenance tools and equipment, climb up to 50 feet and lift up to 50 pounds. Maintain or obtain certification in high element technical skills and rescue.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED :

1.Master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel or related field.

2. Minimum of one year of professional experience in college student affairs/higher education (may include relevant graduate degree work).

3. Demonstrated experience in leadership development training and facilitation, or related field.

4. Demonstrated experience working with demographically diverse and traditionally underrepresented and oppressed groups (i.e., race, culture, gender, and sexual orientation).

5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated ability to present to small and large groups.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED :

1. Demonstrated classroom teaching experience or teaching assistance with leadership development theories and practices.

2. Demonstrated inclusive leadership development programming experience.

3. Demonstrated evidence of CPR and First Aid certification.

4. Certification for challenge course technical skills and rescue procedures including relevant outdoor technical skills (minimally, belaying and standard operating procedures for set up and safety of challenge course elements).

5. Demonstrated experience with high and low challenge course equipment.

6. Demonstrated marketing or fundraising experience.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.