Assistant Director (Involvement and Leadership)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $78K - $115K 💻 Other 🗓️ February 27th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Assistant Director (Involvement and Leadership). This role leads leadership development programs, advises student organizations, coordinates orientation, oversees large-scale leadership initiatives, manages budgets and policies, and collaborates with campus partners to enhance student engagement and leadership across a diverse undergraduate population.

Highlights

Develops, facilitates, and promotes leadership development programs, experiential learning, and training for students, staff, and external constituents.
Leads extended orientation programs for new students and facilitates leadership courses and curricula.
Advises student leaders and organizations; supervises student interns, volunteers, and Lead Interns.
Collaborates with campus departments including Student Centers, Cultural Collaborative, and Fraternity and Sorority Affairs to strengthen student engagement.
Manages departmental marketing strategies using print and digital media to promote leadership offerings.
Oversees budget management, policy development, and integrates assessment strategies to evaluate program effectiveness.
Researches leadership education best practices and incorporates digital tools for enhanced training delivery.
Serves as a strategic planning liaison with University Relations, Residence Life, Academic Schools, and Institutional Research.
Requires a Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Education, or related field with 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
Proficient with database systems, student information platforms, learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), project management software, and marketing tools; must possess a valid driver’s license.