Director of Leadership Development

Job Description

Department:

Center for Small Town Jewish Life

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

The Director of Leadership Development provides strategic leadership for student leadership training and program evaluation within the Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College. This position is responsible for designing and implementing leadership development initiatives that support Colby students engaged in the Center’s programs and strengthen the Center’s overall impact through effective assessment and continuous improvement practices.

Reporting to the Center’s Deputy Director, the Director develops leadership training frameworks, supports staff in setting measurable program and professional goals, and oversees internal evaluation processes.The role also contributes to youth and teen programming and collaborates across the Center’s team to enhance program quality, student engagement, and leadership development outcomes.

This is a part time position with a flexible schedule, averaging 12-18 hours per week.

Essential Functions

To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Leadership Development Program Design

• Develop and implement leadership training programs for Colby students participating in the Center’s leadership initiatives
• Design curriculum and learning experiences that support leadership growth, community engagement, and Jewish learning
• Evaluate program effectiveness and refine offerings to meet evolving student and program needs
  
  

Staff Support and Program Oversight

• Provide guidance and support to Center staff members who lead student focused leadership programs
• Collaborate with program leaders to strengthen program design, delivery, and outcomes
• Promote alignment and consistency across leadership development initiatives
  
  

Evaluation and Assessment Strategy

• Lead the Center’s internal evaluation processes to assess program effectiveness and impact
• Partner with staff to develop measurable program goals and outcomes
• Design and support implementation of post program feedback tools, including surveys and assessment frameworks
• Collaborate with operations staff to establish processes for setting and evaluating annual professional goals
  
  

Youth and Teen Program Leadership

• Co-direct the Center’s youth and teen programs, including:
• Mid-Maine Jewish Funtensive
• Jewish Youth Connection
• Youth and teen programming associated with the Fall Shabbaton and Maine Conference for Jewish Life
• Support program development and delivery to enhance youth engagement and leadership development
  
  

Institutional Contribution and Professional Engagement

• Participate actively in Center staff meetings and contribute to cross program collaboration
• Serve as an educator or facilitator in Center programming when appropriate
• Represent the Center for Small Town Jewish Life in public facing contexts as needed
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in leadership development, program evaluation, and community engagement practices.
  
  

Position Qualifications

Education and/or experience:

• Advanced degree in relevant field, or equivalent in professional experience, required
• Experience designing and implementing leadership development programs, particularly for students or young adults
• Experience in program evaluation, assessment, or outcomes measurement
• Experience working with youth and/or teen programming preferred
• Experience in higher education, non profit, or community based organizations preferred
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and program design skills
• Experience with assessment tools and program evaluation methodologies
• Ability to translate program goals into measurable outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across functional areas
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within a part time structure
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment
  
  

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• To perform this role effectively, an employee is expected to handle employee information, documents, and sensitive matters with care, professionalism, and respect for privacy.
• This position involves working with a variety of timelines, including some that require quick turnaround and responsiveness to urgent needs.
• In this role, the employee will interact with members of the public and others in a variety of situations and conversations. Presenting oneself in a professional, respectful, and thoughtful manner at all times is an important part of the role.
• This position includes regular movement throughout office spaces, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus locations.
• Daily work may involve extended use of a computer, including keyboard and mouse
• Physical requirements differ by position. In general, most roles involve lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, with some positions requiring occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds or, in more physically demanding roles, up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements for this position include the ability to see clearly at close and far distances and to adjust focus as needed.
• The work environment is dynamic and engaging, often involving multiple tasks and projects that require shifting focus and strong organizational skills..
• The noise level is generally moderate; however, there may be occasional moments of louder sounds depending on campus activity.
  
  

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application.