Assistant Director of Student Life and Student Organizations

Assistant Director of Student Organizations

Location:

Indianapolis Campus

Job Type: Full-time

Classification: E-1

Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,000/annually (based on experience)

Reports To:

Director Student Life

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana's communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

• Empathy:
  We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity:
  We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility:
  We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact:
  We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

The primary function of the Assistant Director of Student Life position is to serve as the direct oversight of all student organizations on campus, except for Student Government Association. This position will be involved in the general development and oversight of a holistic model of student engagement, leadership, and overall student life efforts at the Indianapolis Service area (Indianapolis and Plainfield locations).

The Assistant Director will work closely with student leaders, faculty advisors, and other campus departments to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment for student organizations and academic departments. Furthermore, the Assistant Director of Student Organizations is the appointed lead for Student Coalition of Organized Recreation and Exercise.

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Oversee the process for recognizing and registering new student organizations.
• Develop and maintain an online resource center for student organization leadership and advisors including templates, guides, and best practices.
• Develop and implement programs and initiatives that support the growth and development of student organizations.
• Coordinate major events and activities, including involvement fairs, involvement weeks, orientation for new organizations, training retreats, and annual recognition ceremonies.
• Serve as lead and liaison for SCORE in partnership with TAB Recreation.
• Serve as a resource and advisor to engaged students on the campus.
• Assist Student Organizations in creating and assessing measurable learning outcomes and developing innovative methods to measure those outcomes.
• Assist student organizations in navigating university policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Offer one-on-one and group advising sessions to address the specific needs and challenges of student organizations.
• Manage the allocation of resources, including funding and facilities, to support student organization activities.
• Manage a master student organization programming calendar.
• Acts as a resource to student leaders through all aspects of event planning for conferences, panels, networking, and career presentations, including contract processing and on-site event coordination.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty advisors, campus departments, and community partners to enhance support for student organizations.
• Promote student organization activities through various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, and campus events.
• Represent the Office of Student Life at meetings, committees, and external events as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, event management, or a related field required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive training and/or formal education focused on developing the previously outlined competencies and skills (e.g., a Master's in Student Affairs or Higher Education).
• Utilization of the previously outlined competencies and skills in a community college. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to…