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Student Involvement Manager

Employer
University of Bridgeport
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 16, 2022


The Student Involvement Manager oversees the strategic direction of campus life and programming while implementing creative ways to keep students involved in their education outside the classroom. This is a full time, 12-month on-campus position.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all aspects of planning and implementation of social, cultural, and educational campus activities.
  • Serve as the primary advisor for the Student Government Association.
  • Oversee the Student Government Association budget allocations and spending.
  • Oversee special events such as the Student Leadership Conference, Leadership Awards, and Wisteria.
  • Provide programming and support for commuter students.
  • Oversee class councils and promote UB traditions, including Senior Class programs.
  • Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness on assessment efforts for the department.
  • Supervise Student Involvement Coordinator, Graduate Assistants, Interns, and undergraduate student staff as applicable.
  • Manage departmental budget.
  • Initiate new program ideas with the approval of the Dean of Students.
  • Serve on University committees as requested.
  • Evening and weekend hours as necessary.
  • Assist with additional responsibilities as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration.
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ work related experience in higher education or related field.
  • Experience working with college students in a programmatic and advisory capacity.
  • Experience facilitating trainings, meetings and seminars.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships on a college campus.
  • Experience with developing and implementing goals, learning outcomes and assessment program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, a collaborative teamwork approach to work projects.
  • Demonstrated project management, time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage details of multiple projects within firm schedules.
  • Solid analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to interpret policy and procedures.
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain a pleasant and professional attitude.
  • Ability to work with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, faculty, and other constituencies required.
NOTE: The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position. You will devote your full time and best efforts to the performance of your various job duties and will observe any and all policies, rules and regulations that the University may now have or shall hereafter establish.

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