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TheDirector of Student Success, Leadership, and Engagementwithin the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Division of Student Affairs will provide vision, leadership, supervision, and management of all essential components of the department by providing supervision and oversight of the following areas: student leadership, student organizations, civic engagement, and the Student Success Center which includes the UMB Student Pantry. These programs, initiatives, and services contribute to the comprehensive and vibrant leadership and engagement experiences of UMB students, as well as the university community which includes faculty, staff, neighbors, and alumni. This position will be an active collaborator with colleagues in the Division of Student Affairs and across the university to provide leadership and community engagement initiatives that ensure the success of all students. The Director serves as a member of the Division of Student Affairs leadership and director team to ensure the fulfillment of strategic, operational, and financial objectives of the division. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Student Success. This posting is limited to 50 applications and may close before the closing date if that limit is reached. Review of applications will begin on March 7th. Benefits Information UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along withadditional exciting perksthat employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. * *Primary Duties * Direct the development of the department’s strategic and operational planning and evaluation and assessment efforts designed to advance student success. * Direct areas that deliver programming, outreach, resources, and services that are responsive to the changing needs of students and the UMB community. * Assist in the oversight and support of areas and initiatives that offer university-wide inter-professional experiences, programming, co-curricular learning, service learning and community engagement opportunities, and student organization leadership development. * Direct all aspects of student leadership and development, civic and community engagement initiatives, and student experiences for the Student Success Center and the UMB Student Pantry within the Division of Student Affairs, including the University Student Government Association (USGA) and other student organizations. * Develop strategic objectives and goals, high-impact practices, and innovative approaches that prioritize student-centered approaches to student success. * Provide supervision, leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Student Success and Leadership and Engagement employees comprised of professional and contractual staff and students. Direct the Student Success, Leadership, and Engagement team to optimize results and ensure a highly motivated team. Hire, supervise, develop, mentor, and evaluate professional staff, para-professionals, and students. * Develop and propose departmental budget requests including state, auxiliary, and grant revenues. Formulate and implement a plan of action to meet budget expectations. Effectively and appropriately steward department, programmatic, and service-related financial resources from various sources. * Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, services, operations, and facilities to meet department, division, and university goals. Ensure the successful operations and continual improvement of Student Success and Leadership and Engagement programmatic offerings including adherence to departmental policies and procedures. * Conduct ongoing internal and external reviews of relevant higher education, student leadership and development, community engagement, and student success trends that ensure strategies, practices, policies, and programs align with best practices to meet learning outcomes, needs, and opportunities for our diverse student community. * Collaboratively design, deliver, and evaluate innovative, theory-based, and evidence-informed programs and interventions to support the diverse students and communities within the University. * Collaborate with UMB Student Affairs senior leadership to apply a student-centered and data-driven lens to inform strategic goals and objectives; implement improvements to policies and procedures; identify, assess, and mitigate risk; develop and manage budgets; improve operations that align with divisional and university priorities; and disseminate progress reports. * Facilitate or co-coordinate with stakeholders workshops, dialogues, seminars, and focus groups that further the university’s capacity for understanding and meeting the needs of all students. * Serve as a subject matter expert and proactively represent the department and University through participation in UMB and University System of Maryland meetings, committees, work groups, and special projects. * Utilize records of services, programs, and operations including database records, project schedules and minutes, contact lists, inventory, and related assets to report the successes and areas of opportunity for the unit and division. * Coordinate the regular publication of departmental summary reports and updates, including on a monthly and annual basis. * Provide programmatic oversight, assessment, and accountability for strategic planning, assessment, staff development, risk management, sustainability, innovation, and marketing of program offerings. Ensure adherence to mission, strategic planning, business practices, and departmental policies and procedures. * Nurture effective communication and partnerships throughout the university by partnering with students, departments, and campus leadership. * Assist the AVP of Student Success with identifying and securing grant and fundraising opportunities that assist the unit in meeting its operational objectives. * Perform other duties as assigned. Education:Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Sociology or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience:Seven (7) years of experience related to student leadership or engagement programs that includes progressive experience working with diverse college students. Preferred Experience:Experience developing and facilitating student leadership initiatives and experiences to diverse college student populations. Supervisory Experience:Three (3) years of direct supervisory, management or leadership experience. Other:Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements. * *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Thorough knowledge of position requirements. * Knowledgeable of student leadership and identity development theories. * Ability to work independently under minimal supervision. * Skill in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment with an ability to solve problems and independently make decisions. * Ability to prioritize and execute ongoing and new projects. * Skill in communicating efficiently and effectively with diverse individuals both internally and externally to the University. * Ability to establish relationships and collaborations grounded in restorative practices and dialogic principles. * Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes. * Skill in relevant PC applications. * Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. Hiring Range:$106,000-112,000, commensurate with education and experience. UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read theUMB Notice of Non-Discriminationfor more information. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff* *Organization: Academic Affairs - Student Affairs *Title: *Director of Student Success, Leadership, and Engagement Location: null Requisition ID: 2500003K