Director of Student Involvement

Position: Director of Student Involvement - Wittenberg University
Job Description:

Wittenberg is seeking a Director of Student Involvement. The director will lead efforts on student involvement, positioning the department as a hub for campus engagement, student connection, and learning. The director will lead efforts of registered student organizations, campus programming, and the Student Center, as well as oversee the registered student organization process and management of leadership and educational development. The Director advises the Tiger Activities Council, Wittenberg's campus programming board, and supervises the Assistant Director of Greek Life and Student Experience.

This is a full-time, exempt-level position reporting to the Vice President and Dean of Student Engagement.

Responsibilities:

* Oversee and manage registered student organizations including financial, risk, programmatic, operational, and administrative management. Leverage student organizations to create vibrant and engaging co-curricular experiences for students. This includes but is not limited to providing educational programming, officer training, and annual registration process for all student organizations.

* Advise the Tiger Activities Council (TAC) to create quality social connection programs such as Witt Fest, Homecoming events, and other large-scale events.

* Provide leadership and management for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student Involvement and the Benham-Pence Student Center to provide a culture of service, excellence, engagement, and support for student leaders and student organizations; maintain the student organization manual.

* Provide leadership in the financial management of student organizations; review and monitor budget accounts; oversee financial transactions for student organizations; and develop systems, policies, and procedures to monitor expenditures by student organizations.

* Create, lead, and manage, with Student Involvement staff, large-scale social programming targeting evenings, weekends, and key University-wide events including but not limited to Welcome Week, Homecoming, Student Involvement Fair, Family Weekend, late-night breakfast/cram jam, and Witt Late Night.

* Assist with the oversight and management of Welcome Week orientation programs, working with campus stakeholders to plan, execute, and assess Welcome Week activities. Assist with the selection, training, and oversight of the Tiger Team. Ensure practices align with student transition program goals and outcomes, creating a unified incoming student experience.

* Support the Assistant Director in executing annual Leadership Awards.

* Work with appropriate staff to transition Student Center management to/from Conference Services during the summer months (May to August).

* Serve in the Student Development on-call rotation assisting with emergencies and critical incidents.

* Participate in appropriate staff development opportunities; serve on campus, community, and professional association committees; appropriately keep supervisor abreast of matters sensitive in nature.

* Maintain student data and records in a manner that ensures confidentiality and aids in the assessment of programs and strategies.

* Maintain connection for cross-promotion and collaboration of Downtown Springfield/Chamber events.

* Supervise student workers to meet Student Involvement needs.

* Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Requirements:

* A master's degree in higher education/student affairs or related field is required.

* Three to five years' experience advising and educating student organizations, union operations, and/or student programming is required.

* Experience working at a small, liberal arts higher education institution preferred.

* Experience supervising professional staff.

* Experience planning and executing large-scale campus programming is preferred.

* Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills.

* Ability to work with a variety of constituents, solve problems quickly and professionally, anticipate needs, and communicate proactively.

* Demonstrated success on a team and experience building relationships with key constituents.

* Strong written and public speaking skills.

* Candidates should possess a belief in the fundamental value of a residential, liberal arts education and its application to life after college.

* Competency and experience using Microsoft Office software, specifically proficient in the use of Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint with the ability and desire to learn additional software applications as necessary.

* Night and weekend work will be required depending on campus events and needs.

* Frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (with assistance) for various event and activity needs.

* Frequently utilizes computer for extended periods (up to 50% of the work day).

* A valid driver's license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If…