Assistant Director of Honors Community Development

About the role

The John Martinson Honors Program seeks an Assistant Director to lead Honors Living‑Learning Community initiatives, co‑curricular programming, and provide developmental advising to a vibrant community of approximately 3,000 academically gifted students.

Key responsibilities

• Select, train, and supervise 16 upper‑class Honors Living Learning Assistants and coordinate with faculty and staff to design high‑quality learning experiences.
• Plan and implement annual LLC events such as Fall and Spring Launch, PAWS Points Initiative, and LLC Showcase.
• Recruit, train, and supervise 8‑12 student leaders for upper‑class engagement initiatives like the Honors Events Council.
• Coordinate student‑led learning initiatives (e.g., HEIST) and design assessment instruments to track outcomes.
• Provide limited developmental advising, support Associate Directors in assessment, and collaborate with campus and community partners on program vision.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in higher education or a related field.
• At least two years of higher‑education work experience, preferably with advising and residential life.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work collaboratively.

Required skills

• Experience with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.