Executive Director, Center for Student Leadership & Engagement

Directs & leads all aspects of the Center for Student Leadership & Engagement (CSLE) including oversight & management of all related  programs, services. and personnel. Establishes effective partnerships to enhance the student experience and develop student leaders. Supports the Clemson Family Advisory Board. Collaborates to raise new funding sources. Performs other duties as assigned.

35% - Essential - Center Leadership & Management: 
Leads, directs, develops, and implements the vision, management, and operations of the Center by providing strategic supervision, planning, budgeting, and operational oversight of all programs and services. Implements a vision that shapes Clemson's student life experience by developing programs, services, and partnerships that recruit, retain, and develop students to be leaders on campus and in their careers and communities after graduation. Ensures all programs and events are seamlessly implemented and represents Clemson with the highest standards of quality and satisfaction by participants.

20% - Essential - Collaborations & Partnerships:
Leads, directs, & serves as the primary liaison for the Center's communications & collaborations across the University. Responsible for fostering & actively seeking strategic partnerships with academic, community, and external partners that promote the Center's mission and enhances the Clemson student experience. Develops partnerships and collaborations to effectively direct the implementation and management of comprehensive extra/co-curricular programs that compliments Clemson's academic experience and promotes outside of the classroom learning and leadership experiences for students. Actively participates in the planning, implementation and success of Clemson University's strategic plan pillar, "Deliver the No. 1 Student Experience. "

15% - Essential - Development & Sponsorships:
Collaborates with the Student Affairs Development & Sponsorship Offices to develop and secure additional funding opportunities for the Center.  Develops and maintains relationships with students, alumni, and external stakeholders to advance divisional and Center priorities, outcomes, and goals. In partnership with Corporate & Community Relations Director, supports the Clemson Family Ambassador Board (CFAB).

15% - Essential - Budget & Financial Management: 
Develops & manages the Center's annual budget of approximately $2,000,000 which consists of multiple funding sources (E&G, revenues, foundation, & endowment). Ensures funding is utilized to advance Center, divisional, and university goals and strategic plans. Oversees the annual student activity fee allocation and distribution process of approximately $1,900,000. Ensures expenditures are within budget allocations and comply with all university financial and budget policies.

15% - Essential - Human Resources Management:
Leads and directs the human resources management for the Center including the hiring, supervision, evaluation, and professional development of 14 full-time staff members and 4 graduate assistants. Directly hires, supervises, and evaluates 3 direct reports and 1 administrative professional who are responsible for the implementation of assigned programs and services. Partners with staff and students to create a mutually beneficial, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Education -  Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
Work Experience in student services programs, higher education, student affairs or related field

Education -  Doctoral / Professional Degree - Higher Education or related field
Work Experience -  7+ years in higher education or related field.

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops Department Budgets - Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s). Estimated amount of budgetary responsibility in dollar amount must be added.

  75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

  10% - Overnight Travel

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Expected Salary Range ($ 73,597.00 - $ 85,000.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

May 7, 2024

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.