Faculty & Org Development Ast Director

• East Lansing, Michigan, United States
• Faculty And Academic Staff Affairs 10048006
• Area of Interest: Human Resources
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90\-100%)
• Group: Administrative Professionals\- AP
• Support Staff
• Opening on: Apr 8 2026
• Closing at: Apr 28 2026 \- 23:55 EDT
• 14
• Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Faculty And Academic Staff Affairs
• 1120860

### Position Summary

The Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs (FASA) Assistant Director of Academic Leadership Development is a key member of the leadership team and is expected to be an enterprise\-wide strategic thinker who works collaboratively with leaders across the institution.

The Assistant Director is a strategic leader and partner responsible for driving the academic leadership development strategy, programming, and resource planning that aligns with and supports the university’s mission and objectives. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with university academic administrators and executive managers, department chairs/school directors, faculty and academic staff to determine career and leadership program development needs. Additionally, the role involves conceptualizing, developing, promoting, and presenting effective leadership development programs.

Job Duties and Percentages:

The responsibilities of this position have been identified in the priority areas below:

• Research, Design, Development, and Implementation of Programs – 50%
• Presenting Content and Facilitating Sessions – 20%
• Strategy – 15%
• Leadership – 15%

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership Program Strategy and Design:

• Designs, implements, and continuously improves academic leadership development programs (e.g., leadership institutes, fellowships, cohort programs, and workshops).
• Aligns programming with institutional priorities, emerging higher education trends, and leadership competency frameworks.
• Integrates leadership development across the academic lifecycle, from early career exploration to senior leadership preparation.
• Participates in long range and strategic planning for university\-wide academic and executive leadership development.
• Serves as a liaison to and consults with university academic administrators and executive managers, department chairs/school directors, faculty and academic staff to determine leadership development needs.
• Participates in budget strategy related to academic leadership programming.

Program Management and Delivery:

• Directs and manages signature leadership initiatives (e.g., Academic Leadership Fellows, New Administrator Orientation, leadership workshop series).
• Facilitates and presents at leadership development programs, including seminars, workshops, consultations and services, learning communities.
• Coordinates and oversees management of materials for all in\-person and online programming, including web\-based resources and training materials.
• Oversees program logistics, timelines, budgets, and participant experience.
• Researches, identifies, recruits and oversees program presenters/consultants.
• Prepares and negotiates contracts with program presenters/ consultants.
• Interviews, hires, trains, directs and evaluates leadership consultants.
• Ensures programs reflect best practices in adult learning, cohort\-based development, and experiential learning (e.g., mentoring, shadowing, applied projects).

Leadership Pipeline Development

• Builds and sustains pathways that identify, prepare, and support future academic leaders.
• Partners with colleges and units to identify emerging leaders and align development opportunities with institutional needs.
• Strengthens mentoring and sponsorship models to support leadership readiness.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborates with campus partners (e.g., Human Resources, President’s Office, Office for Institutional Excellence and Impact, Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation, and academic units).
• Engages senior leaders (deans, chairs, vice provosts) as program contributors, mentors, and facilitators.
• Represents FASA in institutional conversations related to leadership development and strategy, in consultation with FASA leadership.

Communication and Outreach

• Promotes leadership development opportunities across the university.
• Develops clear, compelling communications to engage faculty and academic staff in leadership pathways.
• Maintains program materials, resources, and digital presence in coordination with the Provost’s Office Communications team.
• Determines target audiences and develops and implements strategic marketing plans and promotional communications, in coordination with the Provost’s Office Communications team, for leadership development programs.

Assessment and Continuous Improvement

• Develops and implements assessment strategies to evaluate program effectiveness and impact.
• Uses data and participant feedback to inform program enhancements and demonstrate value.
• Prepares reports and briefings for senior leadership on program outcomes and leadership pipeline development.
• Conducts ongoing needs assessments, program reviews and evaluations, and participates in grant writing and research projects on leadership development.
• Uses aligned metrics and national benchmarks to evaluate development needs and program effectiveness.

This position reports to the Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs and works in close partnership with colleagues across FASA and the Provost’s Office.

Hybrid Position Information: This position will be expected to maintain a regular schedule working on campus a minimum of 3 days per week.

### Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a master’s degree program in higher education, organizational development, human resources, education, or related field; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in leadership development, instructional design, and/or planning and directing educational and/or other support programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

### Desired Qualifications

• 10\+ years of experience in leadership development, academic leadership, faculty affairs, or higher education administration.
• Experience with cohort\-based programs, mentoring models, or fellowship programs.
• Experience facilitating leadership development programs.
• Knowledge of academic leadership roles (e.g., chairs, deans, administrators) and shared governance structures.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing development programs for different types of adult learners.
• Understanding of/experience with technology that can enhance development programs.
• Experience working in large, decentralized academic environments.
• Strong relationship\-building, communication, and interpersonal skill.

### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

### Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit a resume or CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

### Work Hours

While most opportunities are scheduled during normal work hours of 8 am to 5 pm, work hours may vary based on scheduled events.

### Website

https://fasaffairs.msu.edu/

### Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote\-friendly. Remote\-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

### Bidding Eligibility ends April 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM