Director, Leadership Programs & Student Impact

CU Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generated time off: 22 vacation days

10 sick days

13 holidays

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Education benefits: 12 waived credits

Wellness programs

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Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks a Director of Leadership Programs within Student Life and Leadership. The role provides strategic leadership for a portfolio of leadership initiatives, including the Chancellor's Leadership Class, UCCSlead, and Clyde's 5, with accountability for program growth, assessment, and donor engagement.

The Director leads budgeting, staffing, and policy alignment, driving partnerships across campus and with alumni and donors to promote student success

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and experience leading initiatives in higher education.
• Proven track record in directing strategic initiatives, supervising staff, managing budgets, and data-informed decision-making.
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, advisory boards, or advancement activities.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and program development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Leadership Programs and establish priorities aligned with university goals.
• Oversee resource management including budget planning, analysis, and fundraising oversight.
• Lead staff development, performance management, and policy alignment with institutional requirements.
• Develop and evaluate leadership initiatives (CLC, UCCSlead, Clyde’s 5) and partnerships with donors and alumni.
• Engage in campus events and community partnerships to advance leadership education.

Skills

Higher education leadership

Strategic initiatives

Budget management

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (desirable)

Job description

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks a Director of Leadership Programs within Student Life and Leadership. The role provides strategic leadership for a portfolio of leadership initiatives, including the Chancellor's Leadership Class, UCCSlead, and Clyde's 5, with accountability for program growth, assessment, and donor engagement.

The Director leads budgeting, staffing, and policy alignment, driving partnerships across campus and with alumni and donors to promote student success