Assistant Director, Leadership Development (Garthwait Leadership Center)

Gettysburg College seeks a dynamic and motivated professional candidate to serve in this 12-month, full-time position as the Assistant Director for Leadership Development in the Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) to empower all students to practice ethical and effective leadership. This position also partners with the Eisenhower Institute (EI) to prepare students for leadership that strengthens democracy and civic engagement. This is a donor funded two-year position.  

Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is consistently recognized nationally and ranks among the top colleges nationally for our value, programs, and liberal arts experience. Enrolling 2,400 undergraduate students from over 40 states and nearly 40 countries, Gettysburg College is known for its rigorous liberal arts and sciences education with a student experience that intentionally integrates learning that occurs inside and outside of the classroom. The Assistant Director position marks an unprecedented collaboration between two of the College’s distinctive programs, the GLC and EI, creating the structure and foundation for an integrated, impactful, hands-on learning experience for tomorrow’s leaders. Gettysburg College is interested in candidates who are passionate about student leadership development and civic engagement and have demonstrated a commitment to providing leadership in building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community. 

The primary role of the Assistant Director, Leadership Development is to design and implement high impact learning experiences to empower Gettysburg students, employees, and young alumni to lead ethically and effectively.  

 The Assistant Director, Leadership Development will:

• Hire, train, and supervise approximately twelve GLC student leaders 
• Serve as the project manager for signature GLC programs such as the Gettysburg College Leadership Certificate and the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute 
• Facilitate workshops and trainings for student and campus groups, including on the College’s 10,000 square foot Challenge Course 
• Serve as the project manager for signature EI programs such as the Eisenhower Leadership Conference and the Summer Civic Engagement Camp 
• Support the leadership programming for the Eisenhower Scholars program  

Applicants must be able to design and facilitate leadership development experiences for individuals and groups, supervise high achieving and motivated student leaders, design innovative curriculum for leadership development and civic engagement, and design and plan high impact events, programs, camps and conferences. This position must also be able to manage separate and joint projects, independently organize and manage projects and events from beginning to end, and work cross-departmentally with colleagues in support of the overall student experience.  

Qualifications - Successful candidates will have: 

 A Bachelors degree and at least one year of related professional experience is required. A Masters degree in a related field and experience with student leadership development and/or civic engagement is preferred. Interest in and the ability to empower and supervise student leaders, plan high impact learning experiences, and facilitate group process is highly desired. A desire to work collaboratively with others, promote civic engagement, and an appreciation of the outdoors is also desired. 

The Assistant Director for Leadership Development is a 12-month, full-time administrative appointment.  Salary is commensurate with experience and is complemented by an excellent benefits package.  Occasional remote work approved by the supervisor is permitted.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until filled. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by December 9, 2022.

Please visit our website to submit application materials (cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references) through our on-line system: https://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/4826 

Gettysburg College is committed to creating a more diverse community. As part of that process, the College encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. 

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.