Leadership Development Program Intern Jobs in Michigan

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College of Human Sciences and Education

Leadership Development Institute

Assistant Director

Job Summary

The Leadership Development Institute offers cutting edge, evidence-based leadership development and coaching. The Assistant Director will be a key part of the leadership team for the Institute.

Job Responsibilities

• 5% -- Evaluation and Assessment: Assist in the execution of monitoring and evaluating the

  effectiveness of leadership programs and initiatives through ongoing assessment, feedback

  mechanisms, and performance metrics.

  • Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making, improve programmatic outcomes, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders.

  • Serve as primary client liaison to solicit feedback from stakeholders, conduct program reviews, and implement improvements based on lessons learned and best practices. (Equivalence: 2 hours / week as needed).

• 10% - Team Leadership: Along with Sr. Director, provide leadership, guidance, and

  supervision to staff, partners, coaches, and student interns.

  • Co-Create and monitor adherence to strategic and weekly action plans

  • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures for program initiation and implementation in partnership with the Dean's Office, Finance & HR Departments, Office of Communications and Engagement Services.

  • Foster a positive work environment, promote professional development, and cultivate a culture of collaboration, service, innovation, and excellence.

  • Participate in regular team meetings and provide coaching and development for direct reports in 1-1 sessions. (Equivalence: 4 hours per week).

• 50% - Partnership & Business Development: In partnership with LDI Sr. Director and Director, utilize

  relational marketing and prospecting best practices to cultivate partnerships and strategic alliances

  with internal and external stakeholders to achieve LDI annual revenue goals, with the primary focus on Business to Business client acquisition, and secondary focus on Business to Consumer conversion.

  
  

  Lead Revenue Team, including prospecting processes and identification of revenue generating contracts across all industries (e.g. Business, Law Enforcement, Industry, K-12 & Higher Education, Corporate, Social Work, Government & Public Service, Health Care, Professional Associations, Small Business, Youth Development, etc ).

  • Own prospect team and process, including identification, outreach, meeting coordination, and proposal process across target audiences.

  • Track and manage leads in CRM to follow through to conversion of contracts.

    Assist LDI Director in managing execution of proposals and conversion into client projects.

  • Lead representation of LDI at conferences and exhibitor booths across the state, including identifying high-prospect potential conferences, oversee follow up communication, scheduling meetings, and conversion to contracts.

  • Assist in identifying members for the creation of LDI advisory board and outreach to secure new members. (Equivalence: 20 hours per week).

• 30% - Strategic Management and Implementation: In collaboration with the LDI Sr. Director & Director,

  create and execute implementation of strategic action plans to help achieve the LDI Strategic Plan

  goals and objectives. Direct assigned project plans and manage financial budgets for various program

  offerings and operational activities to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

  • Lead Client Success Team, and work in close coordination with Operations and Business Manager and Agile team to ensure client success through high quality, timely, and consistent delivery, managing oversite of Agile Team experts assigned to clients.

    • Direct implementation of strategic Client Success goals and systems assigned to by the Sr. Director and Director.

    • Manage Operations and Business Manager and support implementation of operational structure and systems.

  • Manage client projects, partnership, and strategic initiatives.

  • Continuously increase operational efficiency by leverage delegation tactics, systems improvement, technology, and task/time management best practices.

  • Oversee 90% of back end operations and marketing activities to Marketing Team Lead and Project Coordinator. In coordination with Senior Director, oversee implementation of a strategic communications plan, aligned with the LDI Strategic Plan, to effectively promote the institute's mission, programs, and achievements to internal and external audiences.

  • Ensure adherence to established standards with the Office of Communication and University Relations and CHSE Assistant Dean of Strategy and Communication

  • Manage execution of marketing, social media and promotional materials in partnership with the communications team. (Equivalence: 12 hours per week).

• 5% - Other Activities as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field.

3 Years of Related Experience

LSU Values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in related field.

Additional Information

This position has access to/directly handles cash. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.

Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:Please provide a resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references including name, title, phone number and email address. For questions and concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Tammy Lee at tlporter@lsu.edu.Posting Date:April 21, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):July 27, 2026Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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