Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Director of the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) serves as the chief administrative officer for the Center and provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the University's comprehensive student engagement and leadership development programs. Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Dean of Students, the Director advances the mission of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Experience by creating a vibrant campus environment that promotes student engagement, leadership development, belonging, civic responsibility, and student success.
The Director is responsible for the overall administration of the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL), including strategic planning, budget administration, personnel management, policy development, assessment, compliance, and risk management. The Director provides leadership for student organizations, leadership development initiatives, campus traditions, major campus programming, student governance, student organization advising, and co-curricular learning opportunities while ensuring alignment with the University's strategic priorities.
The Director serves as a member of the Dean of Students leadership team and collaborates extensively with academic and administrative departments to create transformative educational experiences that enhance student learning, persistence, and institutional pride.
Salary Range: $93,294 - $95,000
Benefits:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:
• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per
year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
• Provide executive leadership for all operations of the Center for Student
Engagement and Leadership (SEAL).
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan that advances
student engagement, leadership development, and student success
initiatives.
• Establish annual departmental goals, key performance indicators (KPIs),
and measurable outcomes that align with divisional and institutional
strategic priorities.
• Utilize assessment data and national best practices to continuously
improve programs, services, and student learning outcomes.
• Represent SEAL on university committees, task forces, and institutional
planning initiatives.
Fiscal Administration and Budget Management
• Develop, administer, and oversee the Center's annual operating budget.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources through effective
fiscal planning, budget forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial
reporting.
• Oversee all purchasing, procurement, contracts, vendor agreements, travel
expenditures, programming allocations, and financial…