Associate Director, Alford Center

Address social issues of our local and global communities through high-impact practices of experiential learning, service, and civic engagement. Support short-term and immersive service experiences executed by 20+ student community service organizations. Oversee Denison’s voter education and voter registration efforts. Supports the Alford Community Leadership and Involvement Center’s mission to provide co-curricular learning opportunities that foster growth, community, and values-based leadership to develop community and connection. CLIC oversees: leadership development, service, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and major campus events.

Department/Division Overview: 

The Division of Student Life at Denison University fosters a dynamic and supportive campus culture where holistic student development thrives. Recognizing that learning extends far beyond the classroom,  into residence halls, student organizations, athletics, and campus leadership, our team works collaboratively to empower students to build community, respect self and others, and prepare for impactful post-graduate lives.

Responsibilities:

This position leads and supports community service, civic engagement, and student leadership initiatives that connect Denison students with meaningful opportunities to learn, serve, and engage with their communities. The role advises the 20+ Denison Community Service Association (DCSA) organizations and DU Votes, providing mentorship, training, and leadership development while coordinating signature programs such as Sophomore Service, Denison Service Orientation, alternative breaks, voter education and registration efforts, and other short-term and immersive service experiences.

The position builds partnerships across campus and with community organizations to strengthen service, civic engagement, and community-based learning opportunities. It serves as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and community partners and supports initiatives addressing community and student needs, including food insecurity and food recovery efforts.

As a member of the Alford Community Leadership and Involvement Center (CLIC), the position integrates leadership development, belonging, civic engagement, and creative problem-solving across the student experience. Through coaching, mentorship, and relationship-building, the role helps students develop practical leadership skills, engage across differences, build community, and strengthen their sense of connection and responsibility to others.

The position collaborates broadly across Student Life and the university to support CLIC programs, major campus traditions, and shared divisional priorities. Responsibilities also include assessing programs in alignment with CLIC learning outcomes and the university mission, maintaining current knowledge of emerging practices in student development and community and civic engagement, and supporting evening, weekend, late-night, and overnight programs as needed.

Minimum Requirements:  

Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Two to three years of professional experience in a collegiate environment working in service-learning, community engagement, community partnerships, civic engagement, or related areas

Why Choose Denison? 

Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located  just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 1,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive work environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth. 

Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights:

• 10% contribution to your retirement
• 22 vacation days
• 3 floating holidays
• Comprehensive and inexpensive healthcare benefits
• Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years
• Free parking and gym membership
• Free classes for employees

Want to learn more about us? Visit Denison.edu for more information. 

EEOC Notice:

Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
 

Title IX Notice: 

Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment.
For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice.
You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix.
 

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