Director of Student Life & Special Events (MT)

Rocky Vista University

Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Location: US-MT-Billings
Category: Student Affairs Staff
Type: Full-Time

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for an

Director of Student Life & Special Events (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements.

SALARY:

$69,200 - $89,900+ per year DOE. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee's contribution. A hybrid work model with remote flexibility is also available for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Primary Purpose

Plan and oversee a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular services including student leadership development, coordination of student clubs and organizations, wellness, student activities, and other RVU-MCOM events.

Essential Job Functions

Programming

• Design, implement, and facilitate various program activities for the student community which enhance and promote academic success, engagement, leaderships and/or contribute to the quality of campus life.
• Plan and direct major student events for RVU-MCOM, White Coat, Match Day, Graduation, Winter Gala, etc.
• In collaboration with Mental Health and Wellness counselor, develop and facilitate student wellness programming (social, emotional/spiritual, environmental and physical).
• Develop and implement student life programming and support for 3rd & 4th year students on clinical externship rotations and audition rotations.
• Manage specific events logistics including on-site event set-up, budget, event management, event breakdown, event marketing, and volunteer management.

Leadership Development

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of student clubs and organizations by providing operations, guidelines, consultation, support, assistance, and advice regarding club fundraising, leadership, and related activity programming.
• Provide leadership and serve as advisor to the Student Government Association and the individual Class Councils as needed.
• Direct the election process and oversee the leadership development of student government leaders, including planning and providing a student government retreat.
• Develop, manage and assess the Peer Mentor Programs (COM & MMS).
• Assist the Assistant/Associate Dean of Student Affairs in assessment of Student Affairs programs.
• Help develop policies and procedures relating to Student Life and Special Events.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve on committees at the request of the Assistant/Associate Dean of Student Affairs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant/Associate Dean of Student Affairs.
• Develop annual goals for Student Life
• Develop policies and procedures relating to Student Life.
• Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Marginal Job Functions

• Assist administration, faculty, and staff in special projects as needed.
• Participate in community and professional outreach activities on behalf of the college and university as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Supervisory skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior, professionalism, interpersonal skills, leadership, and management abilities sufficient to effectively direct the Office of Student Life.
• Demonstrate time management skills and organizational skills.
• Event management.
• Public speaking.
• Ability to delegate.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• If needed, ability to work outside of normal business hours.
• Knowledge of University and College Policy and Procedures.
• Demonstrate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and online learning and management platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - or higher, from an accredited institution in related field, such as Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling, etc.
• Experience working at an accredited university, health profession college, or medical school.
• Experience in leadership roles and performing leadership responsibilities in an educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Three years full-time experience working at an accredited university, health profession college, or medical school in Student Affairs.
• Experience with student leadership development.
• Experience developing and refining policies and procedures.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels;
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and /or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

careers@rvu.edu

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