Assistant Director, Volunteer Service & Leadership Development
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States
General Description (Purpose and Function):
The Assistant Director of the Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development (leadership focus) serve as an essential member of the Student Life team and has direct reporting responsibility to the Senior Director of the Butler Center.
The mission of the Butler Center for Service and Leadership is to serve as a catalyst in developing students who cultivate positive social change within their communities. The Butler Center serves as an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs and works closely with the Student Center Complex, Department of Student Activities and Student Organizations, the Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the LGBTQ Student Center.Position Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Assist the Director with oversight and implementation of strategic planning initiatives regarding leadership education and student development.
responsibilities as assigned by the Director. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.A proven ability to effectively collaborate and build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment and a commitment to understanding and supporting multicultural perspectives. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to lead, motivate, direct, and communicate with all levels of employees.Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure.Education & Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):Two (2) years of progressive related experience in Higher Education student affairs and/or leadership development/community service/civic engagement. Master’s degree in higher education or higher preferred. Must be able to operate professionally and autonomously; knowledge of leadership development theories; must have customer service, organization, and planning skills.The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Assistant Director of the Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development (leadership focus) serve as an essential member of the Student Life team and has direct reporting responsibility to the Senior Director of the Butler Center.
The mission of the Butler Center for Service and Leadership is to serve as a catalyst in developing students who cultivate positive social change within their communities. The Butler Center serves as an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs and works closely with the Student Center Complex, Department of Student Activities and Student Organizations, the Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the LGBTQ Student Center.Position Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Assist the Director with oversight and implementation of strategic planning initiatives regarding leadership education and student development.
responsibilities as assigned by the Director. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.A proven ability to effectively collaborate and build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment and a commitment to understanding and supporting multicultural perspectives. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to lead, motivate, direct, and communicate with all levels of employees.Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure.Education & Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):Two (2) years of progressive related experience in Higher Education student affairs and/or leadership development/community service/civic engagement. Master’s degree in higher education or higher preferred. Must be able to operate professionally and autonomously; knowledge of leadership development theories; must have customer service, organization, and planning skills.The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr