Assistant Director, Leadership & Global Learning - Division of Access & Engagement - UTK

Assistant Director Of Leadership And Global Learning

The Assistant Director of Leadership and Global Learning is a key leader within the Division of Access & Engagement, responsible for shaping and advancing the educational vision of the Office of Leadership & Global Learning (OLGL). Reporting to the Director, this position provides strategic leadership for curriculum development, learning outcomes assessment, and the implementation of domestic and international immersion experiences.

Curriculum & Program Development:

• Serve as the principal architect and steward of curricula for all immersion (domestic and global) and leadership programs in alignment with divisional and institutional priorities, student development outcomes, and emerging best practices.
• Establish and evaluate learning objectives, developmental competencies, and assessment frameworks to measure program effectiveness and inform continuous curriculum enhancement.
• Create structured opportunities for students to connect experiential learning to academic, personal, and professional development goals.
• Develop and maintain facilitator guides, educational resources, and training frameworks to promote consistency and scalability across program offerings.
• Drive the development of innovative educational programs that advance leadership development, workforce readiness, and student success outcomes.
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise through the development and delivery of workshops, seminars, and educational experiences that advance the mission of the Office of Leadership & Global Learning.

Student Development & Leadership Initiatives:

• Provide strategic leadership for the L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Engagement, Access, and Development) Scholars Program, serving as the program's primary visionary and driving force within OLGL.
• Establish and sustain high-impact partnerships with departments, faculty, alumni, employers, and community organizations that expand learning opportunities and advance leadership development and student success outcomes.
• Establish the vision, framework, and expectations for student-led capstone and legacy projects that address campus and community needs.
• Facilitate connections between students and campus or community partners to support meaningful capstone experiences.
• Monitor emerging trends and research in leadership education and incorporate evidence-based practices into program design and delivery.
• Foster a cohort-based learning environment that promotes belonging, collaboration, reflection, and leadership practice.

Management:

• Advance the vision and strategic priorities of the Office of Leadership & Global Learning through effective planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide operational oversight for leadership development and immersion programs.
• Serve as a strategic resource to the LGL team by identifying opportunities for innovation, addressing complex challenges, and implementing solutions that enhance program and operational effectiveness.
• Supervise professional staff and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Design and implement innovative approaches that increase engagement and cultivate a sense of belonging within university employee resource groups.

Assessment & Reporting:

• Direct the Office of Leadership & Global Learning's comprehensive assessment strategy, establishing priorities, methodologies, and evaluation frameworks that measure program effectiveness, student learning, and organizational impact.
• Design and implement innovative, student-centered assessment approaches, including surveys, focus groups, reflection activities, and other data collection strategies to generate meaningful programmatic and student engagement insights.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate outcomes, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making, and program enhancement.
• Direct the office's assessment and impact reporting strategy, translating evaluation findings into recommendations, impact reports, presentations, and other deliverables that demonstrate program outcomes, and advance divisional priorities.

Communication & Partnerships:

• Provide leadership in identifying, cultivating, and expanding collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders, vendors, and domestic and international partners to enhance educational opportunities.
• Represent the office and division on university committees and institutional initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Experience:
  • A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience focused on training, development, and educational programming.
  • Experience coordinating and directing work of others within a department and among collaborators.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of higher education leadership, strategic planning, and student development initiatives.
  • Ability to design and deliver curricula for high-impact experiences and leadership…