Director of Leadership Development

Overview

The Department of Student Engagement and Leadership is a central hub of activity within the University and Division of Student Affairs. It serves to equip students with critical tools related to leadership development. The department encompasses several opportunities for student engagement including Student Leadership Development, Registered Student Organizations, Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, the Royal Court, and Fraternity & Sorority Life, New Student Orientation, and the Walter N.

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B. Ridley Student Center Operations as well as university-wide events such as Homecoming, Viking Fest, Winter Homecoming and Week of Welcome.

Overview: The Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Programs serves as the primary advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA), Mister and Miss Elizabeth City State University Royal Court, and the Council of Presidents (COP). This role plays a key part in advancing student leadership and fostering meaningful engagement experiences across campus.

This position is a temporary position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary advisor to:
  • Student Government Association (SGA)
  • Mister and Miss Elizabeth City State University Royal Court
  • Council of Presidents (COP), including coordination of training programs, support with financial account management, and guidance in planning and calendaring programming.
• Act as the first point of contact for all student clubs and organizations.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership to plan and implement major university events, including but not limited to:
  • Homecoming
  • Viking Fest
  • Week of Welcome
  • Viking Voyage Orientation
  • Viking Showcases
  • Blueprint Recruitment Initiatives
  • Founders Day Weekend
  • Parent and Family Weekend
• Co‑manage the SEAL work‑study program alongside the Director for Leadership Development and Coordinator for Student Life.
• Assist with the coordination and use of the Ad Astra Venue Reservation system.
• Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff.
• Lead campus‑wide programming efforts that promote student development and support the university's co‑curricular learning outcomes.
• Strengthen student life and engagement through innovative programming, student organization support, and campus‑wide outreach efforts aligned with institutional goals.

Reporting Structure: The Director reports directly to the Executive Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, who provides strategic guidance and oversight. The Director is responsible for leading programs, advising student leaders, and managing day‑to‑day operations, while all major decisions and initiatives are developed in consultation with and require approval from the Executive Director to ensure alignment with departmental goals and university priorities.

The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership falls under the broader leadership of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Deputy Student Affairs Officer, who maintains overarching administrative oversight of the unit.

Minimum training requirements: Bachelor's degree (Master's in Student Affairs/Higher Education preferred) with at least two years of experience in positions involving student activities and Fraternity & Sorority Life, or other Student Affairs/higher education oriented areas; or a combination of education and experience in Higher Education.

Elizabeth City State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E‑Verify participant.