Associate Director of Mentoring Programs

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University seeks an Associate Director of Mentoring Programs to lead the Office of Mentoring Programs under the Executive Director for Student Retention & Success. This role will develop, coordinate, assess, and continuously improve campus-wide mentoring initiatives that support student engagement, belonging, persistence, leadership development, and career readiness.

The Associate Director will supervise staff, manage departmental resources, and collaborate with colleges and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience developing, implementing, coordinating, or leading educational, mentoring, engagement, retention, leadership development, peer educator, or student success initiatives for college students.
• Experience coordinating programs, initiatives, partnerships, or student support efforts within higher education.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in higher education settings, including supervision of professional staff, student staff, peer educators, interns, graduate assistants, or other student leadership positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for the Office of Mentoring Programs under the direction of the Executive Director for Student Retention & Success.
• Leads day-to-day operations, supervising professional and student staff and managing departmental resources.
• Collaborates with academic colleges, student support areas, and campus partners to strengthen mentoring practices and peer educator development.
• Serves as the department's lead for university-wide mentoring consultation, mentoring assessment, and cross-campus initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Associate Director of Mentoring Programs

Requisition Number: S02463P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule:

Pay Grade: E33

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Provides leadership and oversight for the Office of Mentoring Programs under the direction of the Executive Director for Student Retention & Success. The Associate Director is responsible for the development, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of campus-wide mentoring initiatives that support student engagement, belonging, persistence, leadership development, career readiness, and other high-impact educational practices.

The Associate Director leads the day-to-day operations of the Office of Mentoring Programs, including supervision of professional and student staff, management of departmental resources, and implementation of departmental priorities. This position collaborates with academic colleges, student support areas, and campus partners to strengthen mentoring practices, peer educator development, and relationship-centered student support across the university.

The Associate Director serves as the department's lead for university-wide mentoring consultation, mentoring assessment, cross-campus mentoring initiatives, and mentoring-related high-impact educational practices while supporting the continued growth and effectiveness of mentoring initiatives at Weber State University.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Three years of progressively responsible experience developing, implementing, coordinating, or leading educational, mentoring, engagement, retention, leadership development, peer educator, or student success initiatives for college students
• Experience coordinating programs, initiatives, partnerships, or student support efforts within higher education
• Supervisory or leadership experience in higher education settings, including supervision of professional staff, student staff, peer educators, interns, graduate assistants, or other student leadership positions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading mentoring, peer leadership, student engagement, transition, or student development initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding of student success, persistence, belonging, student learning, and student development within higher education.
• Experience utilizing assessment, program evaluation, and student data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Experience facilitating mentor training, workshops, professional development, or peer educator development initiatives.
• Experience collaborating across academic and student affairs areas.
• Experience supporting mentoring program development, consultation, or implementation efforts.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and leadership skills.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 08/31/2026

Review Date: 09/14/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

The annual salary for this position starts at $60,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/benefits/exempt-benefits-summary.html.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). je-67506583df2c45ebbb50cffe1d6b0529