Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
- Employer
- Providence College
- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 18, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Multicultural Affairs, Other Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Overview
Serve as an essential member of the Student Engagement Leadership (SEAL) staff by supporting all office functions, developing impactful relationships with students and working collaboratively with campus partners to provide meaningful student programming.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Support the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA). Collaborate with the Director to advise the general body, executive board, and serve as the resource advisor for the 10+ clubs and organizations within BMSA. Support students in the program planning, guide student decision making, and attend BMSA events as the office representative. (30%)
- Ensure the successful facilitation of the late-night and weekend student programming. This includes planning engaging programs, facilitating and promoting events, and scheduling event staff coverage for events. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student event staff to support programming. Coordinate on-going assessment to identify best practices for student programming. (30%)
- Support essential functions of the office as assigned including but not limited to new student orientation, spring concert, first generation student programming, senior week, leadership development programs, and senior ring weekend. (20%)
- Collaborate with campus partners to assist in the facilitation of student programs that support the college’s commitment to a Beloved Community. Represent SEAL on divisional and college-wide committees to support these programs. (10%)
- Complete administrative responsibilities as assigned to support office functions including but not limited to event approvals, contract review, financial paperwork, vendor relations, graduate assistant support, assessment, office coverage, and marketing. (10%)
MARGINAL DUTIES:
- Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required. Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs preferred.
- One to three years of professional experience in student affairs with significant programming experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Multicultural programming experience preferred.
- Experience planning and implementing large-scale programming.
- Experience advising student organizations.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Schedule will be Monday through Friday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the academic year
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
EEO STATEMENT:
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time-to-time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Company
Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.
- Website
- http://www.providence.edu/
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