Associate Director of Student Activities

Salary/Grade:

 $56,000 - $59,000

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Summary:

 

The Associate Director of Campus Involvement is a member of the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership team. The Center is a part of the Division of Student life and includes the Office of Student Activities and Programming; The Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service; and the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Associate Director reports to the Director of the Center and works with colleagues and stakeholders in the enhancement of student engagement and leadership at Miami University. Through supervision of Student Activities, advisement of student organizations and programming, the Associate Director works with students, campus partners and faculty/staff to improve student organizations and programming at Miami University. The Associate Director plays a central role in supporting the management of student organizations by overseeing the risk management and programming of all student organization events on campus.

 

Duties/Physical Demands:

• Oversees staff responsible for the advisement of student organizations, the Student Engagement & Leadership (SEAL) Ambassadors, starting of new student organizations and the development of current organizations
• Oversees staff responsible for the advisement of Miami Activities and Programming the primary programming board on campus (Up to 2 full time, 1 graduate assistant and multiple student staff)
• Supports and provides strategic direction for campus-wide involvement & departmental engagement opportunities like Orientation
• Oversee risk management for student organizations through providing oversight to event registration process, maintaining knowledge of campus policies, and relationships with university general council
• Assist director in marketing and communication efforts for the department
• Responsible for relationship building, resource development and support to campus constituents for large scale campus programming
• Support high impact programming weekend committees: Family Weekend, Orientation, Welcome Week, and Homecoming
• Lead assessment efforts for the department
• Facilitate curriculum and manage resources that provide support, engagement and education to student organization advisors
• Oversee initiatives that assist students in developing more collaborative initiatives across campus, including but not limited to student leader coalitions, umbrella organizations, etc.
• Supervise, hire, and train graduate student, practicum students, summer interns, and student workers.
• Supports departmental programming and advising when needed
• Assists the Director in providing leadership for the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership in establishing and fulfilling its mission and strategic priorities; and in conducting daily operations and responsibilities
• Supports and maintain office standards and policies
• Other duties as assigned, provided they support the mission of the Office of Student Activities and Fraternity and Sorority Life

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree prior to the start date required.

 

Desired Qualifications:

● Master’s Degree in Leadership/Management, Student Affairs/Higher Education, Education or related field.
3-5+ years of professional experience in Campus Involvement, Student Affairs, Higher Education or related fields.
Knowledge of or certifications in personal assessment instruments (Clifton Strengths, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, etc.).

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

● Knowledge and effective application of collegiate leadership development theories.
● Experience in large scale event planning
● Experience working with student program boards, leadership development, student union, campus activities or related areas
● Proven ability to work with diverse populations.
● Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
● Familiarity with proven assessment practices

 

Diversity Statement:

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

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