Associate Director, Leadership Programs & Mentoring

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota in Saint Paul is hiring an Associate Director for the Weekes Center for Leadership within CFANS. The 12-month, 49% staff appointment will design and manage student-facing leadership experiences and co-curricular programs.

The role centers on building a vibrant program portfolio, including the Ignite & Inspire mentoring initiative, with emphasis on student transition, engagement, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five+ years in program development, student affairs, leadership education, academic advising, or related area.
• Essential: Demonstrated experience designing and implementing educational or co-curricular programs for college students.
• Essential: Exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Essential: Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Essential: Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in mentoring and student support.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up development, launch, and ongoing management of the Ignite & Inspire peer‑to‑peer mentoring program with mentors and mentees.
• Design, promote, and facilitate leadership development workshops, non‑credit modules, and certification programs on topics like personal finance, wellness, AI literacy, and self‑leadership.
• Develop a new digital internship program connecting CFANS students with remote work experiences.
• Establish and oversee program evaluation to measure student impact, satisfaction, and learning outcomes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Center students and provide ongoing mentoring and training support.
• Assist the Director with day‑to‑day administrative functions and manage event scheduling and communications.

Skills

Program development

Student affairs

Leadership education

Academic advising

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

DEI commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in Higher Education / Student Affairs / Counseling / Leadership Studies

Job description

University of Minnesota in Saint Paul is hiring an Associate Director for the Weekes Center for Leadership within CFANS. The 12-month, 49% staff appointment will design and manage student-facing leadership experiences and co-curricular programs.

The role centers on building a vibrant program portfolio, including the Ignite & Inspire mentoring initiative, with emphasis on student transition, engagement, and outcomes.