Director of Student Involvement

Company Description:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for five consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies, EMT and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 87 percent of the College's student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference.  Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?
The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything

Job Description:

Provide support, advice, and direction to Dean student organizations, particularly in the area of student leadership development. Will have primary responsibility for implementing and managing co-curricular and leadership programs for Dean students; lead the development of strategies and programmatic initiatives that focus on the area of student leadership, essential skill development, and learning outcomes. Additionally, this individual manages the membership, registration and development of all clubs/organizations.

Job Duties

• Oversee the recognition process of all new and existing student clubs and organizations. Act as a resource for all student clubs and their advisors on policies and procedures, as well as the development and implementation of training programs for student organizational leaders.
• Coordinate and assist with campus-wide programming through communication with all campus departments to ensure a broad and inclusive calendar of events.
• Collaborate with various offices, including faculty, to develop and execute the leadership and co-curricular pathways for the Dean Career Advantage that provide students with a variety of co-curricular and experiential-based opportunities.
• Advise the Student Government Association.
• Develop and implement leadership programming for all students including but not limited to Advanced Leaders, Annual Leadership Conference, and various drop-in trainings.
• Co-advise Dean's Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society.
• Collaborate with the Director of New Student Programs, and Director of Alumni Relations to develop and execute Homecoming: Alumni and Family Weekend.
• Facilitate Graduation Days.
• Supervise the Assistant Director of Student Involvement, the part-time Recreation Coordinator, and the part-time Administrative Assistant.
• Provide support for all initiatives sponsored by the Office of Student Activities & Leadership Development.
• Participate in the Administrator on Call rotation.
• Serve on College Committees as assigned.

Requirements:

Preparation, Training, and Experience

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Counseling, or related field required. 5 Years of full-time student affairs experience including experience at the director level and program planning. Ability to supervise professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.  Strong interpersonal customer service and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

Managerial and Supervisory Responsibilities

Daily direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Involvement, the part-time Recreation Coordinator, and the part-time Administrative Assistant.

Physical Requirements

This position requires some physical activity, including the ability to do event setup/breakdown and rounds of campus on a regular basis.  Must be able to work hours outside of a traditional workweek.

Hours

Full time hours Monday-Friday as well as the ability to be on call and at events outside of traditional hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.   

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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