Coordinator, Center for Student Leadership Development
University of Rhode Island
Posting Details Position Information Posting Number SF02043 Job Title Coordinator, Center for Student Leadership Development Position Number 107340 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 11 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $63,507 - $67,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department Information Department Leadership Programs Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 08/18/2025. Applications received after 08/18/2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist in fulfilling the educational mission and goals of the Center for Student Leadership Development (CSLD). Coordinate programs, deliver leadership education and advise students with regard to leadership issues and all aspects of co-curricular and experiential involvement. This position is in-person and on-site.
Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the area of Curricular Functions:
Assist in developing, teaching, and assessing leadership courses as assigned.
Advise students enrolled in the Leadership Studies minor.
In the area of Co-curricular Programming:
Coordinate, deliver and assess Sophomore Breakthrough Experience and the Junior Experience leadership programs.
Provide support for CSLD co-curricular signature initiatives and engagement opportunities including but not limited to: first-year Leadership Institute, Dr Rose Butler Browne Leadership and Mentoring Program, Student Organization Leadership Consultants.
Initiate, coordinate, and assess new programs and strategies to address leadership issues for students, particularly evening and weekend initiatives.
Advise URI Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.
Facilitate adventure-based programs and assist in the maintenance of the North Woods Challenge Course facilities and grounds.
Assist in supervising and training staff, graduate students, and undergraduates, in standard and local safety operating procedures, technical skills, risk management, and programming basics for both high and low challenge course venues at the North Woods Challenge Course.
Develop and conduct a series of leadership workshops and training programs to address campus needs in leadership issues.
Assist in all aspects of implementing the University’s leadership programs and services.
In the area of Communication, Outreach & Partnerships:
Represent the CSLD in such events as Open Houses, Welcome Days, New Student Orientation, and other Division- and University-wide programs.
Assist in creating an atmosphere for personal and academic growth for the student population.
Encourage and assist students in getting involved and engaged in campus life and offer support services.
Serve as a resource person for the campus and advisors in regard to leadership development.
Advise student groups and organizations in a manner that demonstrates support and advocacy for student issues.
Foster and sustain collaborative partnerships that actively engage departments in the development of programs and services addressing key leadership issues.
Support the management of social media accounts and the development of marketing and communications materials to enhance outreach and engagement.
In the area of Administration & Assessment:
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
Conduct assessment and research to identify student leadership needs, evaluate the impact of leadership experiences on student development, and measure organizational effectiveness.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create and support interventions which promote service learning and student community service opportunities.
Serve on departmental, division of Student Affairs, and University-wide committees.
Perform additional duties as requested.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software; Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, learning management platforms, video conference platforms, other technology and training as required. Challenge course gear and equipment, maintenance tools and equipment, climb up to 50 feet and lift up to 50 pounds. Maintain or obtain certification in high element technical skills and rescue.
Required Qualifications REQUIRED:
1.Master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel or related field.
2. Minimum of one year of professional experience in college student affairs/higher education (may include relevant graduate degree work).
3. Demonstrated experience in leadership development training and facilitation, or related field.
4. Demonstrated experience working with demographically diverse and traditionally underrepresented and oppressed groups (i.e., race, culture, gender, and sexual orientation).
5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to present to small and large groups.
Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated classroom teaching experience or teaching assistance with leadership development theories and practices.
2. Demonstrated inclusive leadership development programming experience.
3. Demonstrated evidence of CPR and First Aid certification.
4. Certification for challenge course technical skills and rescue procedures including relevant outdoor technical skills (minimally, belaying and standard operating procedures for set up and safety of challenge course elements).
5. Demonstrated experience with high and low challenge course equipment.
6. Demonstrated marketing or fundraising experience.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Outdoor work, with exposure to work at height, however, is a requirement. Some nights and weekends are required. Posting Date 07/30/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15466 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 08/18/2025. Applications received after 08/18/2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist in fulfilling the educational mission and goals of the Center for Student Leadership Development (CSLD). Coordinate programs, deliver leadership education and advise students with regard to leadership issues and all aspects of co-curricular and experiential involvement. This position is in-person and on-site.
Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the area of Curricular Functions:
Assist in developing, teaching, and assessing leadership courses as assigned.
Advise students enrolled in the Leadership Studies minor.
In the area of Co-curricular Programming:
Coordinate, deliver and assess Sophomore Breakthrough Experience and the Junior Experience leadership programs.
Provide support for CSLD co-curricular signature initiatives and engagement opportunities including but not limited to: first-year Leadership Institute, Dr Rose Butler Browne Leadership and Mentoring Program, Student Organization Leadership Consultants.
Initiate, coordinate, and assess new programs and strategies to address leadership issues for students, particularly evening and weekend initiatives.
Advise URI Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.
Facilitate adventure-based programs and assist in the maintenance of the North Woods Challenge Course facilities and grounds.
Assist in supervising and training staff, graduate students, and undergraduates, in standard and local safety operating procedures, technical skills, risk management, and programming basics for both high and low challenge course venues at the North Woods Challenge Course.
Develop and conduct a series of leadership workshops and training programs to address campus needs in leadership issues.
Assist in all aspects of implementing the University’s leadership programs and services.
In the area of Communication, Outreach & Partnerships:
Represent the CSLD in such events as Open Houses, Welcome Days, New Student Orientation, and other Division- and University-wide programs.
Assist in creating an atmosphere for personal and academic growth for the student population.
Encourage and assist students in getting involved and engaged in campus life and offer support services.
Serve as a resource person for the campus and advisors in regard to leadership development.
Advise student groups and organizations in a manner that demonstrates support and advocacy for student issues.
Foster and sustain collaborative partnerships that actively engage departments in the development of programs and services addressing key leadership issues.
Support the management of social media accounts and the development of marketing and communications materials to enhance outreach and engagement.
In the area of Administration & Assessment:
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
Conduct assessment and research to identify student leadership needs, evaluate the impact of leadership experiences on student development, and measure organizational effectiveness.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create and support interventions which promote service learning and student community service opportunities.
Serve on departmental, division of Student Affairs, and University-wide committees.
Perform additional duties as requested.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software; Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, learning management platforms, video conference platforms, other technology and training as required. Challenge course gear and equipment, maintenance tools and equipment, climb up to 50 feet and lift up to 50 pounds. Maintain or obtain certification in high element technical skills and rescue.
Required Qualifications REQUIRED:
1.Master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel or related field.
2. Minimum of one year of professional experience in college student affairs/higher education (may include relevant graduate degree work).
3. Demonstrated experience in leadership development training and facilitation, or related field.
4. Demonstrated experience working with demographically diverse and traditionally underrepresented and oppressed groups (i.e., race, culture, gender, and sexual orientation).
5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to present to small and large groups.
Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated classroom teaching experience or teaching assistance with leadership development theories and practices.
2. Demonstrated inclusive leadership development programming experience.
3. Demonstrated evidence of CPR and First Aid certification.
4. Certification for challenge course technical skills and rescue procedures including relevant outdoor technical skills (minimally, belaying and standard operating procedures for set up and safety of challenge course elements).
5. Demonstrated experience with high and low challenge course equipment.
6. Demonstrated marketing or fundraising experience.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Outdoor work, with exposure to work at height, however, is a requirement. Some nights and weekends are required. Posting Date 07/30/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15466 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel or related field? Yes No * Do you have a minimum of one year of professional experience in college student affairs/higher education (may include relevant graduate degree work)? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience in leadership development training and facilitation, or related field? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience working with demographically diverse and traditionally underrepresented and oppressed groups (i.e., race, culture, gender, and sexual orientation)? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to present to small and large groups? Yes No * Are you a URI employee currently in a position covered by the PSA Union? (You will not be disqualified for answering "No")? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other
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