Student Development Director

Posting Details

Position Title

Student Development Director

Job Description

The Student Development Director is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing services and activities designed to enhance the social, cultural and intellectual vitality of campus life; stimulating school spirit; developing an appreciation of diversity; and strengthening the overall quality of campus life and the sense of community both on and off campus. This position works alongside the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, oversees the Center for Student Involvement, and supervises the Non-Traditional/Commuter Student Center and an Administrative Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
• Directs Student Life and Leadership programs, services, activities, and budgets including, but not limited to, Registered Student Organizations, Special Events (such as Family Day/Weekend and Homecoming), and Greek Life. Advise the Western Activities Council, Interfraternity Council, and Panhellenic Council.
• Manage and supervise the Center for Student Involvement and Non-Traditional/Commuter Student Center units and staff, including hiring, evaluating, training, etc.
• Provides supervision and advising for program development and leadership for campus clubs and organizations.
• Supports first-time students through activities such as non-academic advising, attendance and presentations at Griffon Edge (freshmen orientation), conducting leadership workshops, student organization advising, and University 101 presentations.
• Develops and oversees assessment, using Student Affairs learning outcomes. Collaborates with the Division on University retention and persistence efforts.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; and a minimum of 3 years related higher education administration experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in related field
Knowledge of higher education administration, diversity, and student development theory.

Physical Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds

FLSA

Exempt

Additional Demands

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
• Student development theory and best practices
• Higher education administration
• Multicultural, diversity, and inclusion practices
• Greek Life
• Budgeting
• Crisis management
• Mediation
• Strong organization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong supervisory skills
• Ability to interact positively
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, students, administration and the general public.

Hours of Work

M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm
May require some nights and weekends.

Posting Number

S224P

Open Date

06/23/2021

Priority Deadline

06/30/2021

Open Until Filled

Yes