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Liberty University, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Director of Diversity Retention and Student Success. This role manages daily operations of the LU ONE Student Success Program, supports enrichment initiatives promoting student belonging and leadership, tracks student engagement, and collaborates on leadership and mentorship programming under the guidance of the Associate Director.

Highlights

Manage daily operations of the LU ONE Student Success Program ensuring smooth execution and resource allocation.
Assist in implementing enrichment initiatives that promote student belonging, leadership, and persistence.
Collaborate with Associate Director on leadership development, mentorship programming, and align initiatives with strategic goals.
Monitor and analyze student participation and engagement across programs, maintaining accurate records and reports.
Coordinate mentoring programs for scholarship recipients, monitoring and reporting student progress.
Collaborate with CASAS to secure student services, including programming and tutoring.
Lead the SPARK program, including curriculum, programming, and budget decisions.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in relevant fields and 3-5 years progressive experience in higher education student activities or leadership.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Must possess or be eligible for LU-approved driver certification, requiring a valid driver's license and clean driving history.

Assistant Director of Diversity Retention and Student Success Full Description

The Assistant Director of Enrichment Services supports the execution of student-centered enrichment initiatives that promote belonging and leadership among diverse populations. This role manages the daily operations of the LU ONE Student Success Program and assists with the coordination of leadership and mentorship programs. The Assistant Director tracks student engagement, supports program implementation, and ensures operational efficiency across enrichment initiatives under the direction of the Associate Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation & Support

Assist with the execution of enrichment initiatives that promote student belonging, leadership, and persistence.
Collaborate with the Associate Director to support leadership development and mentorship programming.
Contribute to planning, logistics, and delivery of student-facing events and activities.
Support the spiritual formation and growth of students.

Operational Management

Oversee daily operations of the LU ONE Student Success Program.
Ensure smooth execution of program activities, resource allocation, and communication.
Maintain organized systems for scheduling, logistics, and documentation.

Student Engagement & Tracking

Monitor and track student participation and engagement across enrichment programs.
Analyze engagement trends and provide input to strengthen student involvement.
Maintain accurate records and reports related to student activities and outcomes.
Coordinate mentoring programs for scholarship recipients, including regular monitoring and reporting of student progress.

Collaboration & Administrative Support

Work closely with the Associate Director to align program activities with strategic goals.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support cross-departmental efforts.
Provide administrative and coordination support to enhance program effectiveness.
Collaborate with CASAS, securing services and support for students, including all programming and tutoring.
Co-ordinate, and lead the SPARK program requirements. This includes, but is not limited to curriculum, programming, and budgetary decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred in Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education Administration, Leadership, Student Personnel, or related field.
3-5 years of progressive experience in Student Activities, Student Affairs, Leadership, and/or Orientation in higher education.
Knowledge and application of student development and learning theory in advancing policies and procedures supporting student success.
Record of strategic administrative leadership and experience managing and supervising professional and support staff.
Demonstrated use of data in strategic budgetary decisions.
Leadership in complex event management.
To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be at least 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with a minimum of five (5) years documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey clear, concise, and well-articulated information to diverse audiences.
Proficient in understanding, speaking, and writing English to ensure professional and articulate correspondence across multiple platforms.
Skilled in public communication, representing Liberty University professionally to business partners, community members, and campus stakeholders.
Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain accuracy in communications.
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, communication tools, and data management systems.

Problem-Solving

Strong analytical and reasoning skills with the ability to assess information and situations intuitively.
Proven ability to apply sound judgment to identify and resolve both routine and complex problems effectively.
Skilled in evaluating data and events to develop practical, solution-focused strategies that support student success.
Capable of anticipating potential challenges and proactively implementing interventions to address them.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in problem-solving within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Occasionally required to travel to local and on campus locations to participate in meetings, events, outreach efforts, or student engagement activities
Frequently required to sit for extended periods while performing administrative and clerical duties, such as data entry, report generation, responding to emails, and other computer-based tasks.
Regularly required to hear, speak, and listen attentively to communicate effectively and professionally during in-person conversations, phone calls, virtual meetings, and public presentations.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs when moving between campus buildings, attending events, or escorting students to campus resources.
Must possess the ability to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, bend, or stoop when setting up for workshops, moving office supplies, or preparing event spaces.
Regularly required to lift, carry, or transport materials and supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The essential functions of this position are typically performed in a professional, climate-controlled office setting. The work area is well-lit with standard office lighting, and the noise level is generally moderate, consistent with typical office conversations, phone usage, and standard office equipment. Occasional work may take place in other campus locations

Time Type
Full time

LocationLynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Original Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation & Support

Assist with the execution of enrichment initiatives that promote student belonging, leadership, and persistence.
Collaborate with the Associate Director to support leadership development and mentorship programming.
Contribute to planning, logistics, and delivery of student-facing events and activities.
Support the spiritual formation and growth of students.

Operational Management

Oversee daily operations of the LU ONE Student Success Program.
Ensure smooth execution of program activities, resource allocation, and communication.
Maintain organized systems for scheduling, logistics, and documentation.

Student Engagement & Tracking

Monitor and track student participation and engagement across enrichment programs.
Analyze engagement trends and provide input to strengthen student involvement.
Maintain accurate records and reports related to student activities and outcomes.
Coordinate mentoring programs for scholarship recipients, including regular monitoring and reporting of student progress.

Collaboration & Administrative Support

Work closely with the Associate Director to align program activities with strategic goals.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support cross-departmental efforts.
Provide administrative and coordination support to enhance program effectiveness.
Collaborate with CASAS, securing services and support for students, including all programming and tutoring.
Co-ordinate, and lead the SPARK program requirements. This includes, but is not limited to curriculum, programming, and budgetary decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred in Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education Administration, Leadership, Student Personnel, or related field.
3-5 years of progressive experience in Student Activities, Student Affairs, Leadership, and/or Orientation in higher education.
Knowledge and application of student development and learning theory in advancing policies and procedures supporting student success.
Record of strategic administrative leadership and experience managing and supervising professional and support staff.
Demonstrated use of data in strategic budgetary decisions.
Leadership in complex event management.
To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be at least 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with a minimum of five (5) years documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey clear, concise, and well-articulated information to diverse audiences.
Proficient in understanding, speaking, and writing English to ensure professional and articulate correspondence across multiple platforms.
Skilled in public communication, representing Liberty University professionally to business partners, community members, and campus stakeholders.
Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain accuracy in communications.
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, communication tools, and data management systems.

Problem-Solving

Strong analytical and reasoning skills with the ability to assess information and situations intuitively.
Proven ability to apply sound judgment to identify and resolve both routine and complex problems effectively.
Skilled in evaluating data and events to develop practical, solution-focused strategies that support student success.
Capable of anticipating potential challenges and proactively implementing interventions to address them.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in problem-solving within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Occasionally required to travel to local and on campus locations to participate in meetings, events, outreach efforts, or student engagement activities
Frequently required to sit for extended periods while performing administrative and clerical duties, such as data entry, report generation, responding to emails, and other computer-based tasks.
Regularly required to hear, speak, and listen attentively to communicate effectively and professionally during in-person conversations, phone calls, virtual meetings, and public presentations.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs when moving between campus buildings, attending events, or escorting students to campus resources.
Must possess the ability to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, bend, or stoop when setting up for workshops, moving office supplies, or preparing event spaces.
Regularly required to lift, carry, or transport materials and supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Time Type
Full time

LocationLynchburg - In Office

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