Associate Director for Leadership & Service

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University is seeking an Associate Director for Leadership & Service within the Student Involvement & Engagement unit in San Marcos. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for leadership development, community service, and volunteer engagement opportunities, and supports advising of student governance bodies.

The position leads design and assessment of leadership education frameworks, builds campus and community partnerships, and supervises a team of staff and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, leadership, education, public administration, or related field.
• Progressively responsible professional experience in student leadership development, community engagement, service-learning, volunteer programs, student involvement, or a related area.
• Experience supervising and developing staff, graduate assistants, or student employees in a higher education setting.
• Experience developing leadership curricula, learning outcomes, or competency-based educational programs.
• Experience managing budgets and stewarding financial resources.
• Experience building partnerships with nonprofit, public, or community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned professional and graduate staff.
• Manage program and endowment budgets within the portfolio.
• Align resources with departmental priorities and learning outcomes.
• Establish operating practices, timelines, and measures of success.
• Contribute to risk management education and compliance processes.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership program development

Budget management

Community partnerships

Student involvement programs

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, leadership, education, public administration, or related field

Job description

Posting Number:

2027095

Posting/Functional Title:

Associate Director for Leadership & Service

University Pay Plan Title:

Assoc Dir, Stu Involvement & Engmt

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Student Involvement & Engagement

Recruitment Type:

Open Recruiting

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$5,624-$6,250

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, leadership, education, public administration, or related field.
• Progressively responsible professional experience in student leadership development, community engagement, service-learning, volunteer programs, student involvement, or a related area.
• Experience supervising and developing professional staff, graduate assistants, or student employees in a higher education setting.
• Experience developing leadership curricula, learning outcomes, or competency-based educational programs.
• Experience managing budgets and stewarding financial resources.
• Experience building partnerships with nonprofit, public, or community organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing educational programs or initiatives.
• Experience administering scholarship programs, endowments, or donor-supported initiatives.
• Experience designing onboarding, training, or professional development for staff or student leaders.
• Experience supporting institutional processes related to expressive activity, risk management, or student programs.
• Experience advising Student Government Association, shared governance-bodies or comparable student-led organizations.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Involvement and Engagement, the Associate Director for Leadership & Service provides strategic and operational leadership for university wide leadership development, community service and volunteer engagement opportunities, supports the advising of Student Government Association, and related educational initiatives. The position serves as a member of the Student Involvement & Engagement leadership team and helps translate divisional and institutional priorities into meaningful co-curricular experiences that strengthen student learning, belonging, career readiness and civic responsibility.
Utilizing the student success framework, the Associate Director leads the design, implementation and continuous improvement efforts of leadership and service programs; develop partnerships across campus and the community and supervises team members.

Job Duties

Supervision and Administration

• Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned professional and graduate staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continued growth.
• Manage program and endowment budgets within the portfolio and contribute to development of the department’s overall budget.
• Align human, financial, and programmatic resources with departmental priorities and intended student learning outcomes.
• Establish clear operational practices, timelines, and measures of success for programs and initiatives within the portfolio.
• Contribute to departmental risk management education and serve as a resource within assigned institutional processes related to expressive activity and applicable university, state, and federal requirements.

Leadership Education

• Provide vision and direction for a comprehensive leadership development strategy that serves students across programs, organizations, and stages of their Texas State experience.
• Lead the development, implementation and assessment of a leadership education framework and curriculum that connects co-curricular learning with career-ready competencies.
• Design learning pathways, workshops, institutes and other experiences that help students practice leadership, reflect on their growth, and articulate transferable skills.
• Partner with student organizations and advisors to strengthen leadership development.

Community Service, Volunteerism, and Civic Engagement

• Provide strategic leadership for community service and volunteer programs that promote civic responsibility, meaningful community connection, and student learning.
• Build and sustain partnerships with university departments, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community stakeholders to expand accessible service opportunities.
• Develop practices that connect service experiences with preparation, reflection, and leadership development.
• Oversee systems and processes for documenting, recognizing, and communicating service and volunteer engagement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen institutional coordination and increase the visibility and impact of community-engaged work.

Scholarship and Endowment Supported Programs

• Oversee the planning, administration, and assessment of departmental scholarship programs, including the Newman Civic Fellowship and Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
• Manage leadership-related endowments and ensure resources are used in alignment with donor intent, university requirements, and program goals.
• Strengthen the educational experience and sense of community for scholarship recipients through intentional programming, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with university partners to support student recruitment, retention, and success within assigned scholarship programs.

Departmental Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Student Involvement & Engagement leadership team, contributing to departmental strategy, goal setting, sponsorship solicitation, resource planning, and operational decision-making.
• Provide strategic oversight for the advising and development of Student Government, cultivating an effective partnership that supports student representation, responsible governance, and constructive engagement with university decision making through a leadership learning lens.
• Represent Student Involvement & Engagement on university and divisional committees, task forces, and collaborative initiatives.
• Participate in departmental programs and projects that advance the mission and goals of the university, division, and department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or divisional leadership.

Job Open Date

10/14/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End

5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization.
Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

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https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58828