Leadership & Civic Engagement Assistant Director

Location: City of Rochester

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provides operational oversight for administrative systems and policies associated with the operation and management of student clubs and organizations

Provides direction for the recognition process, advisor training, club advising and support services, marketing, communications, resources, and programming

Partners with university and community stakeholders to plan and implement events and initiatives that support student recruitment and engagement in clubs and organizations

Collaborates with department leadership in short- and long-term strategic planning to ensure healthy engagement, student retention and well-being across campus populations, and promote an inclusive and diverse university community

Hires, trains and supervises graduate students, student supervisors, and student staff to support the successful operation of club and organization activities

Maintains oversight of event planning and risk management to ensure student club/organization compliance with the student code of conduct and all other university policies

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of student development and campus engagement

Knowledge of student club and organization program management in a university setting

Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies within and outside of the university setting

Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and performing work in complex situations with competing priorities

Ability to design, implement, and evaluate programming related to the student experience

Ability to understand, review, and interpret legal and risk management policies, compliance expectations, and university guidelines and procedures

Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in related field3 years of relevant experience

Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Additional Details The Assistant Director for Leadership Development, Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement, is a critical resource for students seeking transformational competency development and opportunities to explore their individual leadership styles.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, this position supports the office’s growing leadership development functions by planning and executing small and large-scale programs and offering one-on-one and group coaching designed to cultivate strength-based competency growth, develop unique leadership styles, and deepen commitment to active and engaged citizenship. This position also serves as a liaison between the Center and student organizations and works, in collaboration with the Associate Director, to develop strategic pathways for students to identify key leadership opportunities within the division of student affairs and beyond.

The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement believes RIT students are innovators who will make a positive impact in their communities. Transformative community experiences serve as a cornerstone of effective leadership development and enable students to explore and advance their own purposeful trajectory. Through programs offered by the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, students enhance their leadership skills and explore civic identities while engaging in thoughtful interactions that examine new perspectives.

Major Responsibilities:

Manage daily operations and or support in the planning, execution, and evaluation of select on and off-campus leadership development programs and other on-going engagement initiatives. Ensure that priorities are reflected in programming budgets and oversee the financial stewardship of area resources. Contribute to the departments strategic planning and…