Assistant Director of Student Organizations and Programming

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Position Information



Working Title Assistant Director of Student Organizations and Programming Department Student Affairs Compensation Title Position Number 30012600 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position
This position will oversee all registered student organizations and university wide programming initiatives.

This position will

• Manage MyEngagement (Presence) platform for the 200 plus registered student organizations in the 9 areas of engagement.
• Manage the Victor E. Coins rewards program for students.
• Advise the Activities Programming Board.
• Chair NKU Homecoming.
• Advise the Inter-Faith Council and support their needs.
• Provide training for all registered student organization advisors.
• This is an in-person position and will require many evening and weekends.
• Supervise and evaluate the Coordinator of Leadership and Programming

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and management of the on-line registration process and training for 200 plus registered student organization and the use of the database management software all registered student organizations (Presence). Develop and keep office policies and procedures up to date for registered student organizations. This position will create, edit and maintain publications for student organizations including student organization handbook, brochures, center mailings and Center for Student Engagement website. This position will also maintain the student listserv and oversee the weekly Leader’s Link e-newsletter.
• Advise the Activities Programming Board with a budget of approximately $100,000. Help the executive board plan and execute quality programming throughout the academic year. This will involve contract initiation and negotiations. Supervise student employees and the executive board of the Activities Programming Board.
• Assists with the coordination and maintaining the DOSA master calendar in concert with the registered student organizations. This will include ensuring that all of the programs are on the Presence calendar and that students receive Victor E. Coins (involvement incentive points) at all events. This position will also secure the rewards and distribution of the Victor E. Coins program.
• Assist with the University traditions of Freshfusion, Victorfest, Winterfest and Homecoming.
• Develop on-going student organization advisor training and recognition.
• Plan, coordinate with, and assist departments, groups and individuals with events that stimulate or encourage campus engagement and student involvement (1 -Day Registration Days and Orientation Rallies, Freshfusion, Student Organization Rallies, Fall Fest) etc.

Qualifications

• Masters degree and 3 years of experience.
• Must have a willingness to make decisions, must exhibit sound and accurate judgement. Strong mentoring and coaching skills and an ability to foster teamwork.
• Must be able to prepare and present special projects with little or no supervision or oversight.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products as well as social media platforms. Experience with student organization management platforms to promote service events and track individual student’s service hours.
• Displays an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to work with events involving multiple parties and ability to deal with frequent change

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

It is Northern Kentucky University’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take the necessary actions needed to recruit, employ, train, promote, and retain qualified faculty and staff, including members of protected groups. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic, or veteran status, is prohibited. Minimum Education Master's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree Minimum Experience 3 years Salary tbd Pay Grade S70

Posting Detail Information



Requisition Number 2022S1606 Job Open Date 04/22/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11770 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of education?
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree or higher
2. What is your highest level of education completed.
   • Master's Degree
   • PHD
   • JD

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. References