Associate Director Engagement

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job #
038501

Department Code
40105-1135

Department
Student Activities

Job Title
Associate Director Engagement

Location
Syracuse, NY

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience

Staff Level
S5

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type
Full-time

Campus
Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable

Job Description

This position serves an essential leadership role within the Office of Student Engagement. It provides direct supervision to three full-time staff members as well as support to one graduate assistant.

This position will research, plan, and implement the engagement experience at Syracuse University. This will include a robust late night social program called “Orange After Dark” with both on-campus and off-campus programming, as well serving as director of oversight and advising for University Union (the official programming body for SU).

This position additionally will provide support out of their area, including Traditions Commission, Pop Up Programming, Summer Programming, and marketing efforts within Student Engagement.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Higher Education, student administration, counseling, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in higher education and/or student affairs administration.
• 3-4 years of experience with large scale campus programming, advising student organizations and contract negotiations.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication/presentation skills.
• Experience working with a committee in researching, planning, and implementing successful late night campus events a plus.

Job Specific Qualifications

• This position requires the ability to read, edit and negotiate artist and venue contracts and house riders.
• This position will also require a current and advanced knowledge of best practices as it relates to late night social alternatives programs.
• A working knowledge of student development theory and the ability to work within a diverse constituency.

Responsibilities

• Advise University Union, the official student-run programming board of Syracuse University, executive boards for Concerts, Performing Arts, and Cinemas.
• Assist with implementation and assessment of large-scale campus programming such as the annual juice jam music festival (9,000 students), Block Party Concert (13,000 students), Performing Arts programming (1,500 students), and weekly Cinemas screenings (400 students).
• Consult and advise annual $1.8 million dollar budget for large-scale university programming and event-generated revenue.
• Handle profit/loss statements, forecasting, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Empower and provide developmental opportunities for students to practice responsible fiscal management.
• Create, negotiate, and execute artist and vendor contracts.
• Assist students in generating offers, booking artists, negotiating contracts and technical and hospitality riders.
• Orange After Dark ( OAD ): Research, plan, and implement late night programs for Syracuse University. This includes a very robust event calendar with both on-campus and off-campus programs, directed towards students that are looking for late night social events.
• Research and collaborate with other units across the Division and University and try to streamline all late-night social programs into a more comprehensive and inclusive calendar for the entire student body.
• Provide oversight and support for Orange After Dark ( OAD ): Research, plan, and implement late night programs for Syracuse University. This includes a very robust event calendar with both on-campus and off-campus programs, directed towards students that are looking for late night social events.
• Create, implement, and support additional programming and streamline marketing with others in the department.
• Will provide guidance and vision for programming with pop-up events to fill gaps in the calendars and logistics around summer programming needs.
• Will provide and implement support for major campus events during SU Welcome Week and other key campus wide planning.
• Create and build a streamlined effort with campus calendar and social media needs.
• Supervision: Will supervise 3 professional staff and support of one GA.
• Assessment: Coordinate an assessment/research initiative for Student Engagement which will assess the work that Student Activities implements, the impact of that programming and engagement opportunities and ensuring we are connecting with students and their needs.
• Oversight and support efforts with the Traditions Coordinator with Traditions Commission. This key group provides planning with Senior Celebration, Winter Carnival, and National Orange Day. This position will assist and advocate for operation’s needs, provide high level guidance and support.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/93912

Job Posting Date
06/10/2022

Application Deadline

Full Consideration By

Job Category
Staff

Message to Applicants