Assistant Director of Student Activities

Butler University seeks a collaborative leader to join the Student Affairs team as an Assistant Director in the Office of Student Activities. This Assistant Director will advance BU|BeWell by coordinating training and co-curricular programs that enhance student well-being and engagement, and will manage tools and services for the student organizations community. This Assistant Director will actively contribute to the vibrant campus environment and collaborate with campus and community partners to enhance the holistic development of the Butler University student body.

Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the University's strategic goal of creating a culture of empowerment, engagement, and accountability by implementing programs, training and systems that develop student leaders and enhance student organizations.
   
   
2. Oversee all aspects of student organization management including the recognition and registration process; electronic platform; and support systems associated with student organizations
   
   
3. Oversee development, review and implementation of student organization policies and procedures with a focus on risk mitigation
   
   
4. Serve as a resource for student organization leaders and advisors including overseeing the event registration process in EMS and Butler Engage
   
   
5. Serve as a resource for student organization leaders and advisors to ensure successful operations of their student organization
   
   
6. Advance BU|BeWell and the Butler University Strategic Plan by working with staff from the Office of Student Activities to create, implement and assess a leadership curriculum focused on skill development across the eight dimensions of wellbeing
   
   
7. Coordinate introductory engagement opportunities for students
   
   
8. Support departmental efforts, programs, and initiatives
   
   
9. Advise components of Student Government Association (SGA)
   
   
10. Other duties as assigned.
    
    

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should be a collaborative, innovative leader with a passion for developing student leaders. A master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field is required.

The successful candidate will possess the following professional qualifications and personal characteristics:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships
  
  
• Experience advising college students
  
  
• Understanding of college student development
  
  
• Desire to have a high level of engagement with students
  
  
• Creative, innovative, and collaborative approach
  
  
• Command of technology including social media and other online sources
  
  

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

Advertised: October 15, 2021
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