Associate Director, Student Leadership and Campus Involvement

Job

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Campus Involvement, the Associate Director supports and advances this mission by providing intentional educational opportunities, programs, resources, and leadership development experiences that prepare students for responsible leadership. This full-time professional staff member will serve as a member of the campus involvement team and will be empowered to create enriching and meaningful educational opportunities for Rollins students to get engaged on campus through student organizations, leadership development experiences, campus events and traditions, and community building. The Associate Director of Campus Involvement will be charged with creating innovative leadership development programs for student organization leaders by engaging best and next practices from liberal arts institutions focused on high-impact student leadership experiences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leadership Education and Development:
• Planning and execution of leadership development programs, educational sessions, and trainings to create experiences for student organization leaders, which will include opportunities for students to engage in the following areas: interpersonal communication; conflict management and mediation; risk management; empathy; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; crisis response and communication; strategic planning; personal and organization wellbeing; and career readiness
• Design and facilitate leadership development experiences for Fraternity and Sorority Life, incorporating evidence based practices, learning outcomes, and reflective activities that enhance chapter leadership skills and align with institutional priorities
• Serve as co-chair of student leader recognition which includes the annual Student Achievement Awards
• Oversees the administration and ongoing management of the campus’s Cloverleaf platform, serving as the primary point of contact for system coordination, user support, and data integrity. Partners closely with the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement to integrate Cloverleaf and other personality inventory tools into student development, leadership programming, and training initiatives
• Registered Student Organizations
• Manages all student organizations, both new and continuing through oversight of registration, constitutions, membership/recruitment processes, and ongoing compliance with campus policies
• Develops and implements a strategic annual communication and engagement plan for all student organizations and high touch advisors, including scheduled touch point meetings, compliance updates, and expectations reviews to ensure groups remain in good standing with the College
• Maintains high touch advising for political, religious, cultural, and identity based organizations, including regular check ins and advisor coordination. Leads institutional collaboration for high risk events to ensure appropriate planning, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Provides guidance, resources, and ongoing support for student organization advisors, including training, expectations, and regular communication to strengthen advisor student partnerships
• Communicates proactively with elevated campus personnel (e.g., Risk Management, Campus Safety, Dean of Students, Title IX, and others as appropriate) regarding student organization events that present elevated concerns, ensuring timely coordination, transparency, and appropriate institutional response.
• Develops and facilitates training, workshops, and ongoing leadership development opportunities for student organization officers and members
• Reviews and updates student organization policies, procedures, and operational guidelines annually, ensuring they remain current with institutional expectations and best practices in student engagement
• Maintains accurate records on student organization status, membership, training completion, and compliance requirements
• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of the Anchor Awards of Excellence, overseeing nomination processes, event logistics, and recognition of student organizational achievements
• Programming and Events
• Responsible for the planning and execution of major campus events including, but not limited to, Welcome Week, Set Sail, LipSync, Senior Week, and Fox Day through intentional collaboration with campus partners, student organizations, and key stakeholders to ensure inclusive, high quality, community building experiences
• Leads or supports large annual organization related initiatives (e.g., Involvement Fair, Anchors Down Leadership Retreat, transitions programming), ensuring strong participation and smooth operations
• Serve as one of the primary administrators of the MyRollins Pathify Platform (campus engagement platform), working strategically to maximize utilization and impact and collaborating with IT to ensure all technical requirements and integrations are met
• Coordinates with campus partners and external vendors (e.g., catering, facilities, production teams) to ensure high quality logistical support for major events
• Ensures that major campus events align with institutional risk management policies by coordinating logistics, safety considerations, and compliance with operational procedures
• Manage the weekly Monday events email sent to the campus community, curating and organizing all submitted events to provide clear, timely, and accessible information that supports student engagement
• Supports assessment for the Center for Campus Involvement programs and initiatives
• Intentionally infuse leadership development theory and practices into campus programming and events
• Work collaboratively with Engagement team partners to infuse NACE competencies into campus programming and events
• Advising
• Serve as the lead advisor for Rollins Entertainment Programming (REP) providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and support to student leaders as they plan and execute campus wide entertainment and engagement initiatives
• Provide advising support to student organizations and governing councils as needed or directed, offering guidance on operations, leadership development, compliance, and event planning
• Provide training, consultation, and ongoing advising support to faculty and staff advisors for registered student organizations to strengthen advisor engagement and organizational success
• Supervision
• Directly supervise the Community Outreach Coordinator
• Directly supervise the Center for Campus Involvement work study students who report to this role
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Graduate Assistant (when applicable) who supports Campus Programming
• Provide oversight for the annual Student Organization Registration process

Minimum

Qualifications & Education

• Master’s degree in student personnel, educational leadership, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in higher education, particularly within Student Affairs or Academic Affairs, or in comparable fields with relevant transferable experience, including: experience in student involvement, engagement, and leadership programs or initiatives.
• Knowledge, skills, and values related to advising, student organization support, and leadership development, specifically within the context of college student development in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Assessment methods using different frameworks and outcomes
• Understanding of small, private, residential liberal arts college or desire to learn
• Strong self-motivated program development and event planning skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership theory and practice
• Demonstrated skills in communication, supervision, and facilitation.
• Ability to supervise and collaborate with others in a team-driven environment.
• Knowledge and practice of multi-tasking, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff and community members by establishing good working relationships that are grounded in learning and personal development.
• Ability to effectively mentor students and advise student groups.
• Ability to organize multiple administrative processes
• Demonstrated ability to and experience with facilitating workshops and trainings
• Demonstrated ability to utilize various technologies and platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Anthology/Engage and other internal systems, or demonstrated ability to learn

Work Environment

• Campus-based, in-person customer service role, working in an office environment.
• Regular use of a computer and databases.
• Flexible scheduling and must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet department needs.

Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Provide three reference names and email addresses on the application

Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
• 10 Days - Paid Holidays
• 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Plus More!

Additional Perks:

• Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
• Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
• College Bookstore Discounts
• Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
• Plus More!

Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our full benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.

Employment Eligibility

All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 18, 2026, Presidential Proclamation and separate executive order, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Service Months

12