Assistant Director for Student Activities
- Employer
- Seton Hall University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 7, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Assistant Director for Student Activities provides leadership and direction to the Student Activities functional area which includes co-advisement to the Student Activities Board (SAB), oversight of evening and weekend programming, management of signature experiences, and support with initiatives run through the Office of Student Engagement (OSE).
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director for Student Activities provides
leadership and direction to the Student Activities functional area
which includes co-advisement to the Student Activities Board (SAB),
oversight of evening and weekend programming, management of
signature experiences, and support with initiatives run through the
Office of Student Engagement (OSE).
The Assistant Director will support the Director for Student
Activities to create a comprehensive activities program that
enhances the growth and development of all students by providing
social, cultural, and educational opportunities for community
engagement. This position will work closely with students to plan,
develop, and coordinate events and activities to enhance the
quality of student life and University experience for all
students.
This position requires flexible hours as well as evening and
weekend hours.
Serve as a co-adviser to the Student Activities Board (SAB)
providing advisement in event planning, budget management, and
leadership development. Oversee contractual
negotiations/obligations and post-event assessment for student
activities and related programs. The Assistant Director will work
closely with SAB committees to develop a comprehensive calendar of
events.
Provide support to the area of student activities with an emphasis
on evening and weekend programs. Oversee the planning and
implementation of evening and weekend programming in conjunction
with a cross-divisional programming model. Plan and coordinate
monthly travel/bus trips excursions for students and manage a
chaperone program.
Oversee the coordination and advisement of the following
experiences: Senior programming and related-commencement
initiatives; Commuter programming and commuter engagement
initiatives; Welcome week programming and engagement
initiatives.
Develop, implement, and facilitate major events such as the Student
Involvement Fair, Student Leadership Awards Ceremony, Student
Leadership Conference, and other divisional initiatives in
collaboration with team members from the Office of Student
Engagement and/or Division of Student Services.
Assist with departmental operations including the following: the
advisement and supervision of graduate interns, undergraduate
student employees/interns; serve as a super-user for departmental
engagement platforms and software programs; assist with annual
departmental programs/initiatives and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 to 3 years of professional work experience in student affairs
at a college/university
- Knowledge and experience with event planning, programmatic
models, student organization advising, and engagement and marketing
best practices
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build
relationships among a diverse population of students, alumni and
community partners
- Experience with tracking data to analyze programmatic assessment,
student engagement, attendance, and enrollment
- Ability to plan, develop, implement, and assess programs and
projects in student activities and student affairs
- Strong oral and written communication skills for a variety of
constituents - students, colleagues, parents, and alumni; for
report writing; for training and development
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs,
Counseling, or a related field
- 2 to 4 years of professional work experience in student
activities or programming/event planning in a college/university
setting
Salary Grade:
AD160 - Administrative
Exempt/Nonexempt:
Exempt
Physical Demands:
General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
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