Assistant Director, Student Involvement

## Assistant Director, Student Involvement Apply locations:
Christine

E. Lynn University Center time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R0003754

Summary:

The Center for Student Involvement Assistant Director will provide direct development, planning, and implementation of all programs and services to foster a comprehensive and intentional student activities and involvement program. The Center for Student Involvement supports the mission of the institution and division of Student Affairs; promotes an active campus life; meets the needs and addresses the interests of a diverse campus population;

fosters the development of student organizations and their individual members; and contributes to the overall development of individuals and the campus community.

Job Description:

** Essential duties and responsibilities
*** Assist in providing strategic vision and direct oversight to the following functional areas:
Student Programming, New Student Orientation, Student Engagement Ambassadors, and Community Service.
* Ensure quality programs and services are provided that are intentional and include educational, social, cultural, and service components related to the Student Engagement Transcript.
* Manage, hire, train, and evaluate Student Engagement Ambassador team to ensure a high level of customer service and job performance is maintained. The student employee program will minimally have 10 student workers.
* Will directly develop, plan and implement programs and services New Student Orientation.
* Create and design innovative programs that foster student learning and development.
* Assist with constructing and assessing student learning outcomes for all programs and services.
* Negotiate and review business contracts related to programs offered by Student Involvement.
* Assist with the development, planning, and execution of campus wide programming efforts as needed, as well as major departmental and divisional initiatives.
* Assist in managing facilities within the scope of the job responsibilities through coordinating activities, maintaining equipment, enforcing University policy, and reporting issues to the appropriate department.
* Maintain professional conduct and ethical behavior at all times.
* Support and implement the divisional and University mission and strategic plan.
* Develop and implement comprehensive plans to achieve student satisfaction and support retention goals in relation to departmental services, objectives, and goals.
* Support and advocate for the needs and interests of students.
* Assist with ongoing departmental assessments of services and programs.
* Assist with completing monthly and annual reports for the department.
* Maintain and establish policies and procedures for the department.
* Serve as a campus responder during campus emergencies, including hurricane response.
* Serve on University committees and task forces as assigned.
* Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, and weekends as required.
* Administer all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
** Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
*** Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in student leadership, orientation programs and/or programming.
* Prior experience in student group advising and/or student programming.
* Comprehensive understanding of current student development and learning theories.
* Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
* Strong leadership, judgment, managerial, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
* Strong writing and public speaking skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
* Commitment to professional development.
* Experience in a position that clearly demonstrates the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
** Minimum qualifications
*** Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration or equivalent in a relevant field; or four to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum of 3 to 5 years of demonstrated progressive student affairs management experience, preferably in student development, orientation, and student programs and/or activities.
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